What type of job are you looking for?
Nursing
What nationality are you?
South African/American
What languages do you speak (and at what level)?
Afrikaans & English. Well
What country or area are you looking to work in and why?
Tanzania Love africa had enough of the citylive
What countries have you worked in?
South Africa Pretoria& America California
What countries do you have a visa to work in?
South africa & California
What fields have you worked in before?
Pediatrics & NICU
What qualifications do you hold?
RN 1V, NRP instructor, woring on a PICC team
Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why?
Both are important, you have to be able to apply what you have learned at the bedside. Exprience play a big role.
Describe the benefits of working with others
Easier to reach set goals working in a team.
Describe the benefits of working alone
If you are experienced and determined and have a good mindset, you can accomplish a lot.
What was your worst working experience?
1st hospital I worked in, in the States, had appalling nursing care, with staff very set in their ways and totally not open to new ideas. Tried for 5 months before I left
What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career?
The little things count, every baby and his/ her family is unique, treat everybody with the respect you would like to be treated with.
What unique skills do you have?
Work good in a team, 29 years nursing experience, NRP instructor, good in teaching peers. PICC qualified. Love my job!
What would you consider as your 'dream job'?
A job where I can use my skills and experience to improve the setting in which I am and to be able to enjoy hobbies that I like in my free time
What are the most interesting aspects of your field?
Every baby is different, with their own family
Wjat are the least interesting aspects of your field?
Dont think there is anything of my job that I realy dislike
How can potential employers contact you?
Email. rinasteyn@sbcglobal.netp
