Janet Smith

Experienced Practice Nurse and Medical Administrator with over 25 years in diverse healthcare settings, including general practice, surgical theatres, day clinics, and medical insurance. Skilled in patient care, phlebotomy, ICD coding, medication administration, and theatre nursing. Strong background in policy compliance, pre‑authorization processes, and reception duties. Recognized for excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork, and a caring attitude toward patients and colleagues.

Work Experience

Practice Nurse – Dr Charl van der Walt (GP Practice) Sept 2022 – May 2026

• Assisted with minor surgical procedures.

• Administered medications and provided patient care.

• Processed PMB and chronic medication applications.

• Made specialist referrals and coded ICD procedures.

• Managed stock and handled reception duties.

• Assessed requests for GP/specialist visits, ER care, diagnostics, and hospitalizations.

• Verified benefits, exclusions, and waiting periods.

• Educated members and providers on policy terms and preferred providers.

• Promoted cost‑effective use of network providers.

• Assisted the surgeon in gastroscopies and colonoscopies.

• Managed stock and reception administration.

• Prepared operating rooms and sterilized instruments.

• Assisted surgeons during procedures and maintained sterile fields.

• Reviewed preauthorization requests and verified benefits.

• Ensured compliance with guidelines and provider agreements.

• Administered medications and monitored patients.

• Worked as a recovery and anaesthetic nurse.

• Theatre nursing (scrub, recovery, anaesthetic).

• Ward nursing, including patient monitoring and emergency response.

• Ward and emergency nursing, night shift leader.

• Rotations in occupational health, maternity care, and theatre nursing.

Education

• Certificate in Nursing – Ann Latsky College of Nursing (1992–1995)

• Matric – Hoërskool Jeugland (1991)