Prevashni Reddy
Durban ,South African
Summary
I am a compassionate, detail - oriented, and hardworking individual with a strong desire to help others. I am passionate about nursing and I am committed to providing quality care to my patients. One of my hobbies is coo.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Nurse NQ level 4
Mrs Simmy
Durban, South African
03.2024 - 10.2025
- Measured blood pressure, pulse and temperature to assess and record vital signs.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients, adhering to infection-control policies.
- Administered oral, topical and intravenous medications based on patient symptomatology and treatment plans.
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patient conditions in a timely manner.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients following prescribed healthcare plans.
- Monitored patient conditions closely, reporting and recording signs of deterioration for swift action.
- Documented patient care services by charting in patient and department records accurately.
- Inspected, cleaned and dressed patient wounds for optimum healing.
- Educated patients and their families on disease prevention and health maintenance practices.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families, helping them cope with illness and recovery.
- Demonstrated compassionate communication skills, empathetically delivering difficult news to patients and families.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to plan and implement patient care plans effectively.
- Administered medications, performed diagnostic tests and operated monitoring devices to determine diagnosis of patient.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations to deliver life-saving care and stabilise patients for additional treatments.
- Communicated with healthcare team to evaluate and execute proper patient care plans.
- Collated medical data for patient records, maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Prepared patients for clinical procedures, providing reassurance and practical advice to ease concerns.
- Operated medical equipment skilfully, ensuring accurate monitoring and support for patients.
- Coordinated patient care in consultation with multidisciplinary team of health professionals.
- Communicated with patients and families to inform current condition and treatment options.
- Monitored patient pain and discomfort to assess needs for therapies or painkilling drugs.
- Conducted patient assessments to determine their care requirements and devised suitable care plans.
- Conducted emergency medical procedures, such as CPR, when necessary to save patients' lives.
- Maintained continued personal development through regular training, maximising nursing capabilities and competence.
- Addressed and answered questions for families regarding patient treatment, health and progress.
- Reviewed charts, notes of doctor and test results to stay abreast with recovery of patients.
- Supervised, trained and mentored new nurses on nursing requirements and procedures.
- Administered CPR following Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider during emergency cases to patients undergoing cardiac arrest.
- Worked with a consistently positive, friendly bedside manner to enhance patient experiences during difficult times.
- Assessed patient pain and discomfort and developed mitigation strategies to minimise issues impacting recovery.
- Followed care and rehabilitation plans set by doctors.
- Participated in professional development sessions to stay updated with nursing best practices and legislations.
- Worked with meticulous accuracy in administering patient medication according to correct, appropriate doses.
- Actively promoted best nursing practices, leading by example in providing accurate, prompt patient provisions.
- Bathed, changed and fed disabled patients to ease comfort.
- Reported to head nurse and attending physicians symptoms, condition and development of each patient.
- Recorded patient food intake and nutritional needs, liaising with dietitians to tailor meal plans.
- Performed in-depth prevention assessments, maintaining patient health and safety.
- Supported charge nurse to deliver care for full wards in line with quality-of-care standards.
- Consulted with health professionals across disciplines to coordinate successful treatments.
- Implemented strategies to manage patients' pain and discomfort, enhancing their quality of life.
- Evaluated patients at prescribed times to assess conditions and monitor progress against treatment goals.
- Utilised practised skills in phlebotomy, taking patients' blood with minimal distress, discomfort or error.
- Fostered and gained patient trust and cooperation by developing collaborative therapeutic relationships during treatment.
- Partnered with patients and family members to deliver current, accurate information about conditions and care.
- Offered palliative care, providing comfort and dignity to patients in their final stages of life.
- Evaluated patient symptoms and condition to plan recovery programmes for timely discharge.
- Facilitated discharge planning, preparing patients for return home and coordinating with community services.
- Developed comprehensive care plans meeting patients' biological, social and psychological needs.
- Organised transfer of care across various healthcare settings with patients and carers.
- Interpreted cardiac rhythm strips, treated wounds and administered IV for patients to provide quality care for patients.
- Managed stock levels of ward supplies, ordering new stock to avoid shortages impacting patient care.
- Led junior nurses and healthcare assistants, offering guidance and support to improve patient care.
- Kept unit and stations well-stocked with necessary supplies for timely clinical care.
- Liaised with GPs, social workers, and other professionals to coordinate patient care plans.
- Monitored patients' health by performing pulse and temperature checks every [Number] minutes.
- Assigned staff workload based on patient requests and priorities, maintaining smooth-running operations.
- Supervised patient rehabilitation exercises, closely monitoring progress and adjusting care plans accordingly.
- Assisted surgeons and anaesthetists during operations, providing essential nursing care.
- Responded to audible and visual cardiac alarms to address needs of patients.
- Helped plan and deliver health education programmes targeted in specific communities or patient groups.
- Used stethoscope to monitor heart and lungs and determine abnormalities.
- Designed personalised rehabilitation plans to help patients achieve speedy recoveries.
- Assisted with research into [Area of study] and helped prepare associated scientific papers and reports.
Education
NVQ Level 4 - Community Healthcare Work level 4 Credits 156
MFC Christian School
Bloemfontein 09.2024 - 09.2025
Skills
- Patient interaction
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Wound care
- Emergency response
- Care coordination
- Health education
- Patient assessment
- Pain management
- Emotional support
- Documentation accuracy
- Team collaboration
- Clinical procedures
- Infection control
- Rehabilitation planning
- Teamwork
- Vital signs
- Wound dressing
- Vital signs measurement
- Patient comfort
- Written and verbal communication
- Professionalism
- IV drug therapy management
- Patient record management
- Infection control procedures
- Patient education
- Infection prevention and control
- Patient confidentiality
- Patient-centred care
- Excellent time management
- Nurse leadership
- Flexible
- Blood collection
- Clinical nursing practice
- Clinical care
- Outstanding communication
- Health assessments
- Accurate record-keeping
- Pre- and post-operation care
- Charting and reporting
- Decision making under pressure
- Adaptability to change
- Empathy towards patients
- Catheter and wound care
- Data confidentiality
- Clinical assessment
- Adult care
- Risk Management
- Patient-centred approach
- Medication storage and disposal
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Intravenous therapy
- Acute and critical care
- Caring bedside manner
- Patient advocacy
- Oxygen administration
- Adult acute and critical care
- Chronic wound care
- Critical care
- Healthcare quality improvement
- Staff supervision
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Empathetic listening
- Compassionate care
- Pharmacology knowledge
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Accident & Emergency (A&E) support
- Health checks
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Emotional resilience
- Nursing staff leadership
- Initiative in emergencies
- Health and sanitation
- Clinical leadership
- Community nursing
- Clinical procedure preparations
- Care procedure knowledge
- Catheter and tracheotomy care
- Palliative care expertise
- First-class patient care
- Routine investigations
- Public health education
- 24-hour nursing home care
- Ethical judgement
- Clinical assessment tools
- Surgical preparation
- Tube insertion and removal
- Computerised charting
- Immunisation delivery
- Programme and care management
- Medical equipment operation
- Equipment sterilisation
- Staff performance evaluations
- Mental health needs assessments
- Room preparation
- End-Of-Life care assistance
- Superior nursing knowledge
- Motivational interviewing
- Urinalysis processing
- Crisis Intervention
Timeline
NVQ Level 4 - Community Healthcare Work level 4 Credits 156
MFC Christian School
09.2024 - 09.2025
Nurse NQ level 4
Mrs Simmy
03.2024 - 10.2025