Helena N Petrus
Windhoek
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with [Number] years of experience caring for patients within [Type] setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs aVersatile Registered Nurse with over [Number] years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in [Type] units. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Registered Nurse
Ministry of health and Social Services
Windhoek, Namibia
11.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to ensure quality patient care.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, ancillary departments, families and other healthcare providers.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to nursing practice.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
- Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
- Partnered with organizational and unit leaders to devise QA/QI initiatives, continuously improving delivery of care, patient outcomes and overall services.
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Identified training needs of nurses and provided appropriate instruction and coaching as needed.
- Managed changes in integrated health care delivery systems and technological innovations while keeping focus on quality of care.
Registered Nurse
Ministry of Health and Social Services
Windhoek, Namibia
01.2017 - 10.2023
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Assisted surgical team by preparing the sterile surgical field and handing over surgical instruments to the surgeons
- Lead theatre team towards goal achievement through delegation , motivation and supervision.
- Prepared surgical theatre by making sure that there is enough stock for all the necessities.
Education
M.D. - Faculty of Nursing Science( Health .S Management)
International University of Management
WindhoekAssociate of Arts - Faculty of Nursing Sc: PGD in operating room
University Of Namibia
Windhoek 05.2022
Honors Degree in Nursing Science ( Clinical ) - Faculty of Nursing Science
University of Namibia
Windhoek04.2017
High School Diploma -
Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate
Oshikuku11.2010
Skills
- Teamwork ability
- Attention to detail
- Nurse team supervision
- Staff scheduling
- Decision-making
- Quality improvement
- Patient advocacy
- Conflict resolution
Languages
English
First Language
Oshiwambo
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Senior Registered Nurse
Ministry of health and Social Services
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Ministry of Health and Social Services
01.2017 - 10.2023
M.D. - Faculty of Nursing Science( Health .S Management)
International University of Management
Associate of Arts - Faculty of Nursing Sc: PGD in operating room
University Of Namibia
Honors Degree in Nursing Science ( Clinical ) - Faculty of Nursing Science
University of Namibia
High School Diploma -
Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate
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