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PYREA YEBBA DINGHA

Cape Town

Summary

I am a highly motivated empathetic and critical thinking registered nurse seeking to

work in an institution that strive towards ; attaining effective,efficient and sustainable

health care for patients and provides opportunity for my career growth and

development. I am self motivated and finds strength in effective communication,

teamwork and multidisciplinary team collaboration at the work environment.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

New Somerset Hospital
Cape Town South Africa
11.2023 - Current
  • Care of ventilated patient
  • Assist in intubation and extubation of patient
  • Cerebral function Monitoring (CFM)
  • Hypoxic Ischaemia Encephalopathy HIE cooling
  • Assist in Lumbar puncture
  • CPAP and High Flow oxygen therapy
  • Blood and blood product transfusion therapy
  • Intravenous line insertion
  • Insulin therapy for hyperglycaemia infant
  • Health education to mothers
  • CPR and First Aid training for mothers

  • Do blood gas
  • Administer medication
  • Admission and transfer of stable patient to the ward
  • Doctor’s round and multidisciplinary team meetings
  • Catheter insertion
  • Fluid resuscitation for dehydrated babies
  • Pain management
  • Suction

Registered Nurse

Groote Schuur Hospital
Cape Town South Africa
03.2022 - 11.2023
  • Admissions, transfer and Discharge planning
  • Administration of medication
  • Cup and tube Feeding, total parenteral nutrition TPN administration/intragastric dextrose feeding(IGD)
  • Phototherapy
  • Doctor’s round
  • Oxygen therapy(CPAP- Continuous positive airway pressure)Ventilators
  • Carrying out doctor’s orders
  • Head to toe assessment
  • Nursing handover
  • Emptying and replacement of stoma bags
  • Suctioning
  • Palliative care for preterm babies with multiple birth defects
  • Neonatal pain management.
  • Nasogastric tube/oral feeding tube insertion
  • Health education and breastfeeding training of mothers
  • Intravenous fluid therapy
  • Blood sugar monitoring of infant of diabetic mothers (IDM)
  • Medication order from pharmacy as per prescribe, collection and safe keep of issued medication by pharmacy
  • Safe keep and handling of scheduled drugs

Registered Midwife

SD Recuitmemt
Cape Town
05.2022 - 10.2023
  • Served as a mentor for student midwives by sharing clinical expertise, providing constructive feedback, and modeling excellence in the practice of midwifery.
  • Supported birthing partners in their roles by providing education on pregnancy, labor, and newborn care.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills that facilitated open communication about concerns or anxieties related to pregnancy or childbirth experience.
  • Performed prenatal and postnatal examinations.
  • Contributed to the reduction of maternal mortality rates by identifying high-risk pregnancies early and referring them for specialist intervention when necessary.
  • Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring patients and collaborating with healthcare professionals for timely interventions.
  • Educated new parents on infant care essentials like diapering, swaddling, bathing techniques leading to increased confidence in parenting skills.
  • Improved patient health outcomes by conducting comprehensive assessments, identifying risk factors, and developing individualized care plans.
  • Assisted women in making informed decisions regarding their birth preferences based on thorough discussions about risks and benefits of various options available.
  • Coordinated care with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals as needed during complex or high-risk births to ensure optimal outcomes for mother and baby.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient encounters, medical histories, assessments, interventions, and outcomes to ensure continuity of care.
  • Facilitated antenatal classes covering topics such as stages of labor progression; pain relief options; breathing patterns; pushing techniques resulting in better prepared expectant parents for childbirth.
  • Gave emotional support to expecting mothers by answering questions and alleviating concerns.
  • Assisted mothers with breastfeeding, self-care and postpartum healthcare.
  • Provided culturally competent care to a diverse patient population, addressing unique needs and respecting cultural practices.
  • Ensured safety of mother and baby during labor by continuously assessing fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs.
  • Performed low-intervention techniques to induce labor or relieve pain during labor.
  • Handled labor and delivery for moms choosing alternative birth methods.
  • Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during, and after labor.
  • Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
  • Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
  • Monitored the health of mothers and babies post-delivery, providing guidance and support.
  • Conducted well-baby checkups and immunizations for optimum infant health.

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Groove Schuur Hospital
Cape Town, South Africa
08.2022 - 02.2023
  • Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
  • Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
  • Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
  • Increased family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on their loved one''s progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
  • Identified patients' current needs through careful observation, vitals monitoring and discussions with loved ones or patients.
  • Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
  • Administered medications accurately and effectively, preventing adverse reactions through careful monitoring of drug interactions.
  • Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
  • Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
  • Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.

Registered Nurse Home-based

Allmed Nursing Agency
Cape Town South Africa
04.2022 - 08.2022
  • Medication Administration
  • Assist patient with full body wash
  • Assist with ambulation and physio- exercises
  • Escort patient for Doctor’s appointment
  • Assist with mind stimulation game (puzzle)
  • Update family members on patient condition

Registered Nurse Volunteer

Nurture Care Acute Physical and Rehabilitation Hospital
Cape Town, South Africa
01.2022 - 03.2022

• Admissions and discharge planning, intravenous fluid therapy

• Head to toe assessment, safe keep of scheduled drugs

• Nursing handovers, administration of medication, Doctor’s round

• Multidisciplinary team meeting, Percutaneous and nasogastric tube feeding, Oxygen therapy, Staff duty roster allocation

• Wound care and dressing, clips and suture removal

Education

Nursing

University of The Western W
Cape Town
12.2021

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting
  • Patient assessment
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Infection control measures
  • Patient care
  • Wound care
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Patient monitoring
  • IV setup
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Care planning
  • Patient management
  • Care plan development
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Physical assessments
  • Patient care planning
  • Patient evaluation
  • Family education
  • Patient discharge
  • Team coordination
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Intake and discharge
  • Emergency response
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Relationship building
  • Chart updating
  • Vaccine administration
  • Diabetes management
  • Insulin medication assistance

Certification

Basic life skills BLS

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

New Somerset Hospital
11.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Groove Schuur Hospital
08.2022 - 02.2023

Registered Midwife

SD Recuitmemt
05.2022 - 10.2023

Registered Nurse Home-based

Allmed Nursing Agency
04.2022 - 08.2022

Registered Nurse

Groote Schuur Hospital
03.2022 - 11.2023

Registered Nurse Volunteer

Nurture Care Acute Physical and Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022

Nursing

University of The Western W
PYREA YEBBA DINGHA