PERSONAL INFORMATION

Place of Birth: Mathangwane village

Date of Birth: 13 March 1978

Nationality: Motswana

Marital status: Married

Cell: +267-********

Present Employer: Botswana Prison Services

PERSONAL STATEMENT

I am a focused professional who is committed to safeguarding the medical needs, comfort, and emotional well-being of patients under my care. I have superb communication and managerial skills that enable me to develop a good rapport with the patients, their families, friends and core workers. I also possess excellent observational skills and am knowledgeable in a variety of general nursing care activities and I believe in using evidence based approach in patient care. Currently, I am keen to develop my knowledge across a range of health care practices and to achieve this am looking for a suitable role.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Certificate in HIV/AIDS Epidemiology Associate Investigator from University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine in 2017.

Postgraduate course on Spinal Cord Injuries (2013) at University of Botswana School of Medicine

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Science from University of Botswana in 2012.

Diploma in General Nursing from Francistown Institute of Health Sciences in 2001.

WORK EXPERIENCE

1.FRANCISTOWN PRISON IDCC(2018 -Present)

Current position: Senior Nursing Officer (Site Coordinator)

My Duties include

Coordinating the activities of the ARV clinic with regard to ARV program.

Managing personnel and effective use of resources within the clinic.

Monitors implementation of nursing care standards to ensure compliance.

Training other clinicians on Clinical auditing process.

Training clinicians on health care quality standards.

Ensuring that nursing staff are in compliance with professional development and regulatory standards.

Coordinates and monitoring implementation patient safety initiatives in the clinic.

Ensures customer satisfaction through continuously monitoring patient satisfaction survey.

Collaborates with other stakeholders to ensure optimal functioning of the clinic.

2. GREATER FRANCISTOWN DHMT(MATSILOJE CLINIC-2017-2018)

IDCC (ARV CLINIC Nurse prescriber)

Current position: Nursing Officer 1

My duties include:

-Prescribing and dispensing of antiretroviral drugs (ARV’s) to stable patients on treatment.

-Initiating stable patients on antiretroviral drugs.

-Providing continual education to patients on issues pertaining to HIV/AIDS.

-Pre and post test counseling on HIV\AIDS.

-Monitoring patients’ Cd4 count, viral load and other tests such as LFT’s and FBC and also interpreting the results.

-Entering patient’s data into the computer using Patient information Management System II (PIMS II).

-Providing adherence counseling to patients eligible for antiretroviral drugs and those on treatment to ensure good adherence.

-Providing follow-up to patients on ARV therapy.

-Compiling monthly report and sending it to Ministry’s HIV/AIDS office and District Health Team.

-Mentoring nurses within the hospital and clinics on how to carry out adherence counseling, patients follow-up and also teaching nurses on the clinical care of patients on ARV’s.

3.HUKUNTSI PRIMARY HOSPITAL (2007-2016)

Current position held Nursing officer 1.

DUTIES;

Preparing and taking clinical rounds with multidisciplinary team for continuity of patient care in the unit.

Utilizing evidence based care to evaluate patient’s response to health care and the effectiveness of care.

Monitoring and authorizing the ordering of resources in the Unit.

Always observing strict hygiene and safety rules and ensuring that visitors also observe them.

Conducting clinical and administrative departmental rounds.

Involved in the formulation of unit objectives and policies to be utilized in the implementation of nursing care programmes.

Ensuring that the correct reporting and administrative procedures are followed.

Ensuring that the standard operational procedures are adhered to all the time.

Supervising complex work area and coordinating directing nursing care in the unit.

Working in community and outreach programs.

Monitoring patients on long term treatment such as those on Antihypertensive and Antiretroviral treatments.

4.SEFHARE PRIMARY HOSPITAL(2003-2007)

Position held Registered Nurse.

Duties;

Caring for patients who are suffering from acute and long-term illnesses and diseases.

Administering drugs, medication and injections to patients.

Treating patients with respect and dignity, and giving attention to individual needs and wishes.

Prioritising workloads and allocating patients appropriately.

Taking responsibility for the ward in the absence of senior staff.

Maintaining high clinical standards and high levels of quality care delivery.

Working in community outreach programmes.

Providing information, emotional support and reassurance to patients and relatives.

5.NYANGABGWE REFERRAL HOSPITAL (2001- 2003)

Position held Registered Nurse.

Duties;

Caring for patients who are suffering from acute and long-term illnesses and diseases.

Assessing patients and prioritising care.

Document assessments, care plans and outcomes.

Administering drugs, medication and injections to patients.

Treating patients with respect and dignity, and giving attention to individual needs and wishes.

Prioritising workloads and allocating patients appropriately.

Maintaining high clinical standards and high levels of quality care delivery.

Working in community outreach programmes.

Providing information, emotional support and reassurance to patients and relatives.

AREAS OF NURSING EXPERTISE

- Promoting good health

-Clinical treatment

-Administering medication

-conducting clinical audits

-Immunisation

-Patient advice

-Supervising junior staff

-Treating wounds

-Clinical examination

-Patient care plans

-Prescribing and dispensing of Antiretroviral drugs

-Taking care of trauma/Emergency cases

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Able to maintain confidentiality of information relating to patients, staff and other health service business.

Giving information, emotional support and reassurance to patients and relatives.

Highly competent in preparing and delivering presentations to groups demonstrated by my active role in the hospital In-service committee.

Highly skilled in using computers and ability to learn new software programs.

Ability to maintain concentration for long periods under stressful conditions.

Mentally and physically strong, able to deal with highly emotional and complex situations.

Promoting and upholding standards according to the highest codes of practice.

Able to write reports and recommendations in an engaging and compelling way.

Provides consistently high-level customer service to clients.

WORKSHOPS ATTENDED AND CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES

Train to Train Workshop on the Botswana National Health Quality Standards

Clinical Audit Trainer of Trainers workshop

Using Clinical Audit to Improve Patient Care

Course on Chairing a Disciplinary Hearing offered by The Business School of Botswana.

Course on the management of Severe Malnutrition.

Consulting and Dispensing of Antiretroviral drugs offered by Botswana Harvard School of Public Health Partnership and Ministry of Health.

Balanced Score Card training organized by the Ministry of Health

Medication Adherence counseling offered by Botswana Harvard School of Public Health Partnership.

Practical training in the provision of Antiretroviral at Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital.

KITSO AIDS Training Program offered by Botswana Harvard School of Public Health Partnership.

Completed USAID and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health USA Global Health online short courses on:

Health Business

M&E Frameworks for HIV/AIDS Programs

Dependency to Partnership: Leading / Managing Change

Fostering Change in Health Services

Human Resources for Health (HRH) Basics

Economic Evaluation Basics

ACHIEVEMENTS

Promoted to the Post of Senior Registered Nurse in 2008.

Awarded a certificate of appreciation in 2009 in Hukuntsi Primary Hospital.

Awarded Scholarship by Ministry of Health to Study Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Science in August 2009.

Promoted to post of nursing officer 1 in August 2012.

Selected to be the vice chairman of the Standards Operations Procedure Committee in Hukuntsi Primary Hospital.

Member of the Hospital Trauma and In-service Committees.

Appointed to act for the Position of Chief Registered Nurse from 17th June - 17th July 2013.

Chairman of clinical audit committee for Kgalagadi North DHMT.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

I am certified by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Botswana to practice as a General Nurse.

HOBBIES

Reading

Playing soccer and table Tennis

REFEREES

1. Dr Gala Zomba (PMO) Cell: 75246912

Email: adzbmb@r.postjobfree.com

2. Mrs. O. Matenanga (CRN)

Cell: 71684330

Email: adzbmb@r.postjobfree.com

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