LEANA DAMONS
RIYADH,SAUDI ARABIA
Summary
Patient-oriented CCU Registered Nurse with background in nursing critically ill patients,
Highly skilled in delivering direct patient care, actualising individualised treatment plans and helping patients meet recovery goals. Demonstrated success in improving patient satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse
Takhassusi Hospital
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Administered medication for symptom management.
- Taking and interpretation of ECG and immediate reporting of abnormalities
- Blood sampling from Arterial line and venous punctures
- Intravenous Cannulation and monitoring of possible complications
- Administered medication for symptom management and performing immediate interventions
- Preparation of preoperative coronary intervention cases and post op management
- nursing management of patients with temporary and permanent pacemaker in place
- Liaised with multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.
- Collaborated effectively with other healthcare professionals in complex case management optimised holistic approach towards patient wellness.
Registered Nurse/Shift Leader
Life St Georges hospital
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
05.2016 - 06.2024
- Shift leader since July 2021
- Delegate duties and responsibilities of nursing staff
- Record medical history and symptoms
- Operate medical equipment
- Perform diagnostic tests and analysis
- Educate patients and families regarding management of illness
- Provide care and support to patient and families
- Care of patients pre and post surgeries (Coronary angiograms)
- Collecting Blood samples for analysis and interpretation
- Insertion of peripheral lines
- Removal of arterial sheath
- Collecting arterial blood from A-line,Arterial punctures radial and brachial for analysis and interpretation (ABG)
- Administration of high-risk medication (Eg. Inotropes, nitroglycerin, alteplase)
- Assisting and preparing for Endotracheal intubation and ventilation (invasive and non – invasive)
- Performing cardioversion/defibrillation (emergency)
- Managing patients in cardiac arrest
- Managing and monitoring patients in acute emergencies (eg. STEMI)
- Pacing-temporary venous pacing, transcutaneous pacing, epicardial pacing
- Recognising and management of early warning signs and performing immediate intervention.
- Performing 12 lead analysis and interpretation and immediate intervention
- Tavi preparation pre and post operative management
- Post CABG and AVR patients management
- Team Leader of resuscitations in the unit
- Conducted initial patient assessments upon admission; identified health needs and concerns swiftly.
- Liaised with multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.
Education
Diploma - General Nursing Science
Netcare Education
Port Elizabeth 01.2011 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Nursing Honours - Advanced General Nursing Critical Care
Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth 01.2019 - 04.2021
Skills
- ICU experience
- Medication Administration
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- IV drug therapy management
- Admission procedures
- Adult acute and critical care
- Ventilator care
- Team supervision
- Critical care
- Basic Life Support Certification
Languages
English
Fluent
REFERENCES
Chantelle Van Zyl, Previous Unit Manager, 079 872 3673
Leanthea Du Plessis, Previous Unit Manager St Georges 079 692 7923
Sheyona John (Charge Nurse )+966 55 632 8266 (Saudi Arabia)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Takhassusi Hospital
01.2025 - 04.2025
Bachelor of Nursing Honours - Advanced General Nursing Critical Care
Nelson Mandela University
01.2019 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse/Shift Leader
Life St Georges hospital
05.2016 - 06.2024
Diploma - General Nursing Science
Netcare Education
01.2011 - 06.2015
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