Brenda Parker
Hertfordshire,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with expertise in critical care and patient advocacy, skilled in central line care, pain management, and end-of-life care. Demonstrates strong teamwork abilities and collaboration with physicians to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Proficient in biotherapy administration, PICC line maintenance, and blood product administration, with a focus on providing emotional support and advocating for patients' needs. Committed to enhancing patient care through critical thinking and continuous professional development.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work history
Oncology Homecare Nurse
LLoyds Homecare clinic
Harlow, Essex
01.2025 - Current
- Coordinated comprehensive care plans for patients undergoing oncology treatment.
- Educated patients and families on medication management and self-care techniques.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to ensure optimal care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and support.
- Documented patient progress and care interventions in electronic health records.
- Provided emotional support and counselling to patients facing cancer diagnosis.
- Administration of SACT
- Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments.
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse - Practitioner
ONCOHEALTH
Pretoria
10.2024 - 09.2025
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, family members and other healthcare professionals.
- Used computers to complete necessary patient charts and documentation on patients' progress.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored for reactions or side effects.
- Followed infection control procedures to prevent or stop spread of infections.
- Determined learning needs of patients and families to develop appropriate teaching strategies.
Practice Manager
Nosworthy Oncology
Johannesburg
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Ensured proper disposal of biohazardous waste materials according to regulatory guidelines.
- Recognized potential complications related to infusion therapy and intervened appropriately.
- Conducted quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall patient experience in infusion center.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities to stay current on best practices in infusion nursing.
- Provided emotional support to patients undergoing difficult treatments or experiencing anxiety related to their health conditions.
- Communicated effectively with physicians, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers about changes in patient status or treatment orders.
- Administered intravenous medications and fluids to patients.
- Achieved optimal patient outcomes by carefully monitoring conditions and delivering comprehensive support.
Practice Manager
Ahmed Kathrada (Sandton Oncology)
Johannesburg
03.2016 - 02.2024
- Administered Chemotherapy, Access central lines and peripheral lines, Liaise with Medical aids, Liaise with disciplinary team, Supervise and delegate staff, Co-ordinate stem Cell autologous transplant, Communicate with patients and relatives, Mixing of Chemotherapy.
- Drove efficiency through effective workflow coordination and resource management.
- Maintained organization and information access through stringent records management.
- Monitored practice operations and handled complex appointment schedules to optimized provider efficiency.
- Managed daily operations at physician offices and clinic sites and coordinated work activities.
- Streamlined workflow processes by identifying inefficiencies and implementing action plans for improvement.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop marketing strategies for attracting new patients to practice.
- Managed employee workflow and performance, including task delegation and training.
- Coordinated staff schedules, appointments, and patient care activities for optimal efficiency.
- Supported continuous improvement through clinical quality enhancement initiatives.
- Managed financial aspects of practice, including billing, insurance claims, and budgeting.
- Implemented system for tracking supplies inventory and ordering necessary items on time.
- Participated in professional conferences to stay informed about developments within field of healthcare management.
- Protected patient data with secure records management system.
Registered Nurse
Sheik Khalifa Hospital
Abu Dhabi
11.2013 - 02.2016
- Administer Chemotherapy and Biotherapy, Access picc line, Hickman line, porta catch, Blood products administration, Providing psychological support to patient and family, Collect of blood specimens, Holistic Nursing Care.
- Provided non-intravenous medications and monitored side effects.
- Implemented care plans according to patient needs and priorities.
- Used research and evidence-based practices to support improvement in clinical care.
- Updated electronic health records to maintain accurate patient information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and their families about treatment options and preventive measures.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Formulated daily goals and care plans for patients.
- Ordered tests for labs and medical diagnostics for patients.
- Managed time efficiently while providing high-quality care for multiple patients simultaneously.
- Responded to emergency situations, such as cardiac arrests or respiratory distress, by initiating CPR or administering oxygen therapy.
- Maintained clean, safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control policies.
- Controlled infection risks with proper wound care and aseptic techniques.
Registered Nurse
Addington Hospital
Durban
04.2011 - 11.2013
- Chemotherapy administration, Blood products administration, Drawing of bloods, Chemotherapy date booking, Communicate with multidisciplinary team, Providing psychological support to patient and family.
- Conducted accurate chart updates in computer system.
- Managed direct care of patients, conducted assessments and documented care activities.
- Alleviated patient fears of treatments using kind, empathetic communication.
- Implemented treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions.
- Documented all patient care activities in electronic health records accurately and timely.
- Served as resource person for other healthcare professionals seeking advice guidance clarification regarding complex clinical issues ethical dilemmas policy interpretations.
- Cared for patients in field during disasters, assessing conditions, making tentative diagnoses and stabilizing for transport.
- Treated patients with mental health issues alongside multidisciplinary team.
Team Leader
Entabeni Hospital
Durban
08.2009 - 03.2011
- Neuro Medical, Team leader, Supervise staff and delegate, Dr Rounds, Access peripheral lines, Liaise with multidisciplinary team, Transfer patient to Stepdown facilities.
- Managed direct care of patients, conducted assessments and documented care activities.
- Alleviated patient fears of treatments using kind, empathetic communication.
- Implemented treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions.
- Documented all patient care activities in electronic health records accurately and timely.
- Served as resource person for other healthcare professionals seeking advice guidance clarification regarding complex clinical issues ethical dilemmas policy interpretations.
- Cared for patients in field during disasters, assessing conditions, making tentative diagnoses and stabilizing for transport.
- Treated patients with mental health issues alongside multidisciplinary team.
Registered Nurse
Wentworth Hospital
Durban
12.2000 - 03.2009
- Accident & Emergency, Neuro Theatre, Cardiac High Care, Cardiac Catheterization, Triage, Suture of patient, Administering blood products, Access peripheral lines, Dr Round and assisting with procedure.
- Dressed, cleaned and redressed wounds for optimum healing.
- Educated patients on preventive care and lifestyle choices to improve overall health.
- Implemented treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions.
- Recorded changes in patient conditions and laboratory test results.
- Provided emotional support counseling services to patients coping with chronic illness terminal diagnoses grief loss stress anxiety depression.
Assistant Nurse
Smith & Nephew
Durban
06.1998 - 11.2000
- Occupational health Clinic, Audiometry and Lung Function Tests, Family planning, Hypertension and Diabetes, Wound dressing, Assist Dr with procedure.
- Answered call lights to deliver or facilitate immediate patient care.
- Showed compassion and patience for patients' welfare.
- Documented information in medical charts detailing care, medication requirements and vital sign updates.
- Changed bedding and linens regularly to maintain patient comfort and sanitation.
- Supported patient hygiene, dressing and hair care.
- Assisted with admissions, discharges and transfers to maintain consistent care delivery.
- Provided routine care for bedfast patients, turning patients intermittently to avoid complications.
Travel Nurse
CHARISMA NURSING AGENCY
Durban
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Sessional work - Travel Nurse, Home health Care, Total patient care.
- Served and assisted with meals and recorded food and fluid intake per policy and procedures.
- Showed compassion and patience for patients' welfare.
- Documented information in medical charts detailing care, medication requirements and vital sign updates.
- Changed bedding and linens regularly to maintain patient comfort and sanitation.
- Supported patient hygiene, dressing and hair care.
- Assisted with admissions, discharges and transfers to maintain consistent care delivery.
Ward Secretary
Parklane Clinic
Johannesburg
10.1994 - 11.1996
- Discharge of patient, Liaise with multidisciplinary team, Assist Unit manager with administration.
- Communicated with healthcare professionals to ensure efficient coordination of care.
- Scheduled appointments and procedures for patients in timely manner.
- Coordinated lab results and diagnostic test reports for timely review by medical staff.
- Assisted nurses with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Handled confidential patient information with discretion and adherence to HIPAA regulations.
- Managed inventory of office supplies to maintain organized work environment.
- Entered physician orders into electronic health record system accurately.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, therapists, insurance companies, and other support staff as necessary.
Student Nurse
Addington Hospital
Durban
02.1992 - 03.1993
- Worked in multiple wards.
Education
General Nurse Diploma -
01.2008 -
Enrolled Nurse - undefined
01.2001 - undefined
Enrolled Nurse - undefined
01.1989 - undefined
Office Management - undefined
01.1997 - undefined
Assistant Nurse - undefined
01.1993 - undefined
Skills
- COMPUTER LITERATE
- EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
- CENTRAL LINE CARE
- PAIN MANAGEMENT
- END-OF-LIFE CARE
- CRITICAL THINKING
- PORT-A-CATH CARE
- TEAMWORK ABILITIES
- PICC LINE MAINTENANCE
- BIOTHERAPY ADMINISTRATION
- PATIENT ADVOCACY
- BLOOD PRODUCT ADMIN
- COLLABORATION WITH PHYSCIANS
References
- Omondi, Ogude, Dr., +27825576302, Lenmed Oncology (Division of Sandton oncology)
- Adam, Nosworthy, Dr., +27662938230, Nosworthy Inc
- Cubasch, Prof., +27825601210, Breast Surgeon
- ZINE, STEENKAMP, DR, admin@oncohealth.co.za, 27120232661, OncoHealth, Clinical & Radiation Oncologist Director Of Unit
QUALIFICATIONS
SOUTH AFRICAN DRIVING LICENCE- CODE C1
Timeline
Oncology Homecare Nurse
LLoyds Homecare clinic
01.2025 - Current
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse - Practitioner
ONCOHEALTH
10.2024 - 09.2025
Practice Manager
Nosworthy Oncology
04.2024 - 06.2024
Practice Manager
Ahmed Kathrada (Sandton Oncology)
03.2016 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse
Sheik Khalifa Hospital
11.2013 - 02.2016
Registered Nurse
Addington Hospital
04.2011 - 11.2013
Team Leader
Entabeni Hospital
08.2009 - 03.2011
General Nurse Diploma -
01.2008 -
Enrolled Nurse - undefined
01.2001 - undefined
Registered Nurse
Wentworth Hospital
12.2000 - 03.2009
Assistant Nurse
Smith & Nephew
06.1998 - 11.2000
Office Management - undefined
01.1997 - undefined
Travel Nurse
CHARISMA NURSING AGENCY
01.1996 - 01.1998
Ward Secretary
Parklane Clinic
10.1994 - 11.1996
Assistant Nurse - undefined
01.1993 - undefined
Student Nurse
Addington Hospital
02.1992 - 03.1993
Enrolled Nurse - undefined
01.1989 - undefined