Nursing professional with thirty-six years of experience in healthcare management and clinical improvement. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and foster teamwork among nursing staff. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care and optimizing clinical practices.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Nursing Officer
Selibe Phikwe and Southern District Health Management Teams
Selebi Phikwe And Kanye
11.2011 - 06.2022
Expanded outreach services to remote areas, ensuring equitable access to health services.
Supported 373 nurses across 50 Primary Health Care facilities through various shifts.
Facilitated discussions among care team members to improve patient intervention plans.
Coordinated patient care services while maintaining clinical oversight for quality assurance.
Allocated nurses across facilities based on skill mix to optimize service coverage.
Established monthly meetings with nursing staff to address practice and performance challenges.
Mapped strategies for continuous improvement in nursing care through collaborative efforts.
Coordinated training plans for nursing staff, promoting development and innovation.
Provided direct nursing care to patients for mentoring, and to cover during staff shortages.
Primary Health Care Manager
Ngami District Health Management Team
Maun
07.2008 - 11.2011
Monitored performance of public health programs across 51 Primary Health Care facilities.
Oversaw adherence to protocols with support from 122 Registered Nurses.
Coordinated health education and promotion activities for disease prevention and control.
Collaborated with stakeholders to secure community support for public health initiatives.
Senior Nursing Officer
Ngami District Health ManagementTeam
Maun
05.2007 - 07.2008
Mentored and guided supervisees and students during staff shortages to maintain high-quality patient care.
Collaborated with care team members to optimize intervention plans and enhance care delivery.
Provided guidance to 63 nursing staff on emergency protocols to ensure seamless workflows during crises.
Supervised 19 primary health care facilities, ensuring adherence to policy guidelines and national quality standards.
Compiled performance reports and updated district management on health facility outcomes.
Principal Registered Nurse
Jwaneng District Health Management Team and Kweneng District Health Management
Jwaneng And Molepolole
07.1990 - 05.2007
Evaluated care requirements for 30 outpatients daily, developed interventions to meet identified needs, and executed nursing care including treatment administration per medical plan.
Delivered immunizations to 30 children under five years old each day and implemented a quarterly school health program featuring physical examinations and timely vaccinations
Employed critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions tailored to patients' individual needs.
Engaged with health care team to facilitate consistent continuity of care.
Administered ante-natal care for 20 pregnant women weekly, transferring individuals needing advanced management to higher levels of care.
Facilitated two deliveries each week alongside providing essential neonatal care.
Coaching junior nursing staff and student nurses, instilling dedication to learning and continuous improvement.
Supported efforts to prevent infection transmission by diligently implementing rigorous infection control procedures and educating patients on appropriate hygiene practices.
Recorded nursing care delivered, patient concerns, observations, and medications administered.
Registered Nurse and Senior Registered Nurse
Kweneng District Health Management Team
Molepolole
08.1986 - 07.1990
Educated patients on effective self-care techniques at home post-discharge from hospital.
Performed daily evaluations for 10 outpatients at primary health care facilities, comprising vital signs monitoring, needs analysis, intervention planning, and nursing care implementation, ensuring medication administration followed medical guidelines.
Delivered ante-natal care for 15 pregnant women weekly, referring those needing advanced management to higher levels of care.
Delivered patient care and education for individuals managing chronic illnesses.
Executed two emergency deliveries monthly and delivered care for neonate
Delivered clinical instructions to orient new nurses and students for successful training outcomes.
Implement mobile health visits to underserved areas for child immunization and antenatal care support
Recording nursing care, patient concerns, and observations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Botswana
Gaborone
10-2004
Diploma - Post Basic Community Health Nursing
National Health Institute
Gaborone
10-1993
Diploma - Midwifery
National Health Institute
Gaborone
10-1987
Diploma - General Nursing
National Health Institute
Gaborone
11-1986
Skills
SStakeholder collaboration
Resource allocation
Team leadership
Performance monitoring
Strategic planning
Job performance evaluation
Communication skills
Work ethic
Problem solving
Affiliations
A member of an empowerment group in the community for self-development, information sharing on government empowerment schemes, and assistance to undertake projects for financial upliftment
A member of a religious organisation whose part of its mandate is to take care of its elderly members and as a deaconess and a member of the health committee within the church I am fully engaged on this task
Accomplishments
Awarded a certificate in 'Effective Clinical Supervision for Nurse Administrators'
Awarded a certificate for 'good humility and outstanding performance' in a primary health care setting
Certification
Nursing and Midwifery Council of Botswana licensure
Member of Botswana Nurses Union
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chief Nursing Officer
Selibe Phikwe and Southern District Health Management Teams
11.2011 - 06.2022
Primary Health Care Manager
Ngami District Health Management Team
07.2008 - 11.2011
Senior Nursing Officer
Ngami District Health ManagementTeam
05.2007 - 07.2008
Principal Registered Nurse
Jwaneng District Health Management Team and Kweneng District Health Management
Coordinator, Family and Carer Mental Health Program at Mental Health and Alcohol & Other Drugs, Southern NSW Local Health DistrictCoordinator, Family and Carer Mental Health Program at Mental Health and Alcohol & Other Drugs, Southern NSW Local Health District
Membership Committee Vice President at All-Hazards Incident Management Teams AssociationMembership Committee Vice President at All-Hazards Incident Management Teams Association