Dynamic Principal Registered Nurse and Family Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience at Deborah Retief Memorial Hospital. Expert in chronic disease management and patient advocacy, fostering a collaborative environment. Proven leadership in mentoring staff and implementing evidence-based practices, enhancing care quality and patient outcomes. Committed to holistic care and effective communication.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Registered Nurse/Family Nurse Practitioner
Deborah Retief Memorial Hospital, Kediretswe Clinic and Lobatse DHMT clinics
01.2008 - Current
Advocate for patients and their families on relevant health issues.
Physical and psychological preparation of patients for medical assessment and care.
Assumes leadership role in Diagnoses and treatment of both chronic and acute diseases including HIV/AIDS, TB care, none communicable disease and many more, thus inspiring Nurses to provide highest quality care.
Supervise and evaluate junior nurses and other staff members using available performance evaluation tool.
Facilitates various workplace training including Trauma care, Diabetes.
Coordination of Infection control and prevention at facility level.
Mentoring and coaching of Registered Nurses, General nursing/ FNP students and Health Care assistants to promote competent health care workforce.
Provision of cost effective care through use advanced assessment skills, early Diagnosis, Prompt treatment and screening tests which leads to better health Outcomes.
Coordination and provision of holistic care approach, ensuring that patients, families and their significant others are included in the plan of care.
Collaborated with other stakeholders at various levels including clinic, hospital and community in delivery of health services.
Registered Nurse/Senior Registered Nurse
Tsabong/Thamaga Primary Hospitals
08.2000 - 12.2007
Nursing care to in and out-patients, including referrals and escorting patients.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determine the next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Updated patients' records with relevant data such as current medications.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Oversaw delivery of care for patients on Medical-Surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising teams comprised of nurses, health care auxiliaries and data clerks.
Participated in evidence based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Performed frequent checks on life support equipment, emergency medications and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Educated patients, families and caregivers in diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Collaborated with health care providers to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Provided direct patient care in diverse medical settings.
Administered medications and monitored patient responses.
Education
DIPLOMA IN GENERAL NURSING - GENERAL NURSING
LOBATSE INSTITUTION OF HEALTH SCIENCES
LOBATSE
05-2000
Some College (No Degree) - FAMILY NURSE PRACTICE
GABORONE INSTITUTE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
GABORONE
Skills
Conflict resolution
Effective communication
Team collaboration
Coaching and mentoring
Public speaking
Work ethic and timeliness
Computer literacy
Patient management systems proficiency
Advanced assessment skills
Infection control practices
Patient advocacy
Chronic disease management
Care coordination expertise
Evidence-based practice application
Quality assurance processes
Staff supervision and leadership
Healthcare collaboration strategies
Holistic patient care
References
Ms. K. Kesianye, Nursing Superintendent, +267 71818312
Ms. C. Thomas, Chief Registered Nurse, +267 75444902
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