Alida Viljoen

• Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
• Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
• Administered medications via oral, and monitored responses.
• Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.

I was a neonatal and children intensive care nurse. Nurse preterm babies and sick children.

• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.