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Yvonne Catherine Swartz

Windhoek

Summary

I am a medical professional with more than 30 years of experience in healthcare. Successful at building immediate rapport with patients and establishing long-term relationships built on trust, quality care, and knowledgeable service. Focused on helping patients live full, happy, and healthy lives.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Occupational Health Practitioner

City Of Windhoek
06.2013 - 10.2023
  • Occupational Health Care: Coordinating of medical surveillance with Occupational Medical Practitioners
  • Injury on duty management, Social Security Commission claims
  • Incident/Accident investigations
  • Disability management
  • Health information sessions
  • Wellness screenings
  • Workplace inspections
  • Vaccinations for employees


Registered Nurse, Occupational Health

Namibia Breweries
10.2008 - 06.2013
  • Primary Health Care
  • Occupational Health Care: Medical surveillance
  • Injury on duty management, Social Security Claims
  • Incident/accident investigation
  • Workplace investigations
  • Disability management
  • Health information sessions on proper body mechanics, ergonomics, and workplace safety protocols
  • Wellness screenings
  • Health information on health topics
  • Vaccinations

Registered Nurse: Occupational Health

Cadilu Fishing
10.2001 - 06.2013
  • Primary Health Care
  • Occupational Health Care: Medical surveillance
  • Injury on duty management, Social Security Claims
  • Incident/accident investigation
  • Workplace investigations
  • Disability management
  • Health information sessions on proper body mechanics, ergonomics, and workplace safety protocols
  • Wellness screenings
  • Health information on health topics
  • Vaccinations

Registered Nurse: Maternity Ward

Mediclinic Hospital
06.2007 - 10.2008
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians, and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administer medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Post partum care to patients
  • Vaccinations of new born babies

Registered Nurse

Gendor Fishing
10.1997 - 09.2001
  • Primary Health Care
  • Occupational Health Care: Medical surveillance
  • Injury on duty management, Social Security Claims
  • Incident/accident investigation
  • Workplace investigations
  • Disability management
  • Health information sessions on proper body mechanics, ergonomics, and workplace safety protocols
  • Wellness screenings
  • Health information on health topics
  • Vaccinations

Registered Nurse

Ministry Of Health And Social Services
06.1989 - 09.1997

Walvis Bay State Hospital: Maternity Ward, Casualty, State Clinics

  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians, and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Administer medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.

Education

Bachelor's of Public Health - Public Health

Texila American University
India
07.2024

Diploma - Occupational Health Science

University of Witwatersrand
Johannesburg SA
11.2004

Certificate - Pharmacology

University Of Namibia
Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia
11.2002

Certificate - Primary Health Care

Kimberley Hospital
Kimberley SA
10.1993

Diploma General Nursing And Midwifery - Nursing And Midwifery

University of Namibia
Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia
11.1988

No Degree - Matric Certificate

Dr. Lemmer High School
Rehoboth, Hardap
12.1981

Skills

  • Wound Dressing
  • Patient interviewing
  • Screening and diagnosing
  • Treatment Administration
  • Ordering lab tests
  • Occupational Health Care
  • Primary Health Care

Timeline

Occupational Health Practitioner

City Of Windhoek
06.2013 - 10.2023

Registered Nurse, Occupational Health

Namibia Breweries
10.2008 - 06.2013

Registered Nurse: Maternity Ward

Mediclinic Hospital
06.2007 - 10.2008

Registered Nurse: Occupational Health

Cadilu Fishing
10.2001 - 06.2013

Registered Nurse

Gendor Fishing
10.1997 - 09.2001

Registered Nurse

Ministry Of Health And Social Services
06.1989 - 09.1997

Bachelor's of Public Health - Public Health

Texila American University

Diploma - Occupational Health Science

University of Witwatersrand

Certificate - Pharmacology

University Of Namibia

Certificate - Primary Health Care

Kimberley Hospital

Diploma General Nursing And Midwifery - Nursing And Midwifery

University of Namibia

No Degree - Matric Certificate

Dr. Lemmer High School
Yvonne Catherine Swartz