Results-driven professional with a proven track record of achieving organizational goals through structured and efficient practices. Skilled in research, training and mentoring staff, fostering a collaborative team environment. Adept at thriving in high-pressure settings while maintaining exceptional standards. Committed to continuous professional development and adapting to new challenges to enhance brand value.
Work History
Professional Nurse Specialty Psychiatry
Tara The H Moross Psychiatric Hospital
Johannesburg, Gauteng Province
08.2022 - Current
Provided primary, secondary and tertiary care to mental health care users
Delivered effective care by Ensuring implementation and adherence to developed SOPS /policies protocols and guidelines, education and adherence to Bathopele (People first) principles and patients right charter.
Ensured effective risk management.
Successfully Identified practice gaps and implemented research with excellence to contribute to practice and policy development.
Demonstrated evidence of sound clinical judgement and clinical reasoning.
Successfully demonstrated knowledge of mental health legislation in terms of admission, transfer, discharge and rehabilitation under the Mental Health Care Act No. 17 of 2002.
Successfully demonstrated essential clinical skills in the monitoring of care, treatment and rehabilitation of MHCUs (Mental Health Care Users/patients).
Achieved excellent therapeutic communication & relationships.
Demonstrated excellent quality improvement.
Demonstrated excellent management and leadership skills through professionalism, accountability and advocacy in executing clinical, managerial tasks.
Demonstrated excellent standard of verbal and written communication skills in English.
Excellently made use of the following operating Systems: Windows.
Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Communication tools : Zoom, Skype,
Microsoft Teams.
Consistently and successfully implemented infection, prevention and control procedures including COVID 19 regulations.
Consistently and successfully implemented pharmacovigilence by immediately reporting adverse effect of drugs together with the management of it.
Consistently managed ward stock inventory.
Strict adherence to PSI (Patient Safety
Incident) guidelines.
Excellent research nurse
Professional Nurse Specialty psychiatry
Weskoppies Psychiatric Hospital
Pretoria
02.2022 - 07.2022
Provided primary, secondary and tertiary care to mental health care users
Delivered effective care by Ensuring implementation and adherence to developed SOPS /policies protocols and guidelines, education and adherence to Bathopele (People first) principles and patients right charter.
Ensured effective risk management.
Successfully Identified practice gaps and implemented research with excellence to contribute to practice and policy development.
Demonstrated evidence of sound clinical judgement and clinical reasoning.
Successfully demonstrated knowledge of mental health legislation in terms of admission, transfer, discharge and rehabilitation under the Mental Health Care Act No. 17 of 2002.
Successfully demonstrated essential clinical skills in the monitoring of care, treatment and rehabilitation of MHCUs (Mental Health Care Users/patients).
Achieved excellent therapeutic communication & relationships.
Demonstrated excellent quality improvement.
Demonstrated excellent management and leadership skills through professionalism, accountability and advocacy in executing clinical, managerial tasks.
Demonstrated excellent standard of verbal and written communication skills in English.
Excellently made use of the following operating Systems: Windows.
Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Communication tools : Zoom, Skype, Microsoft Teams.
Consistently and successfully implemented infection, prevention and control procedures including COVID 19 regulations.
Consistently and successfully implemented pharmacovigilence by immediately reporting adverse effect of drugs together with the management of it.
Consistently managed ward stock inventory.
Strict adherence to PSI (Patient Safety Incident) guidelines.
Excellent research nurse
Professional Nurse, Speciality Psychiatry
Bophelong Psychiatric Hospital
Mahikeng, North-West Province
10.2020 - 01.2022
Provided primary, secondary and tertiary care to mental health care users Delivered effective care by Ensuring implementation and adherence to developed SOPS /policies protocols and guidelines, education and adherence to Bathopele (People first) principles and patients right charter.
Ensured effective risk management.
Successfully Identified practice gaps and implemented research with excellence to contribute to practice and policy development.
Demonstrated evidence of sound clinical judgement and clinical reasoning.
Successfully demonstrated knowledge of mental health legislation in terms of admission, transfer, discharge and rehabilitation under the Mental Health Care Act No. 17 of 2002.
Achieved excellent therapeutic communication & relationships.
Demonstrated excellent quality improvement.
Demonstrated excellent management and leadership skills through professionalism, accountability and advocacy in executing clinical, managerial tasks.
Demonstrated excellent standard of verbal and written communication skills in English.
Excellently made use of the following operating Systems: Windows.
Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Communication tools : Zoom, Skype, Microsoft Teams.
Consistently and successfully implemented infection, prevention and control procedures including COVID 19 regulations.
Consistently and successfully implemented pharmacovigilence by immediately reporting adverse effect of drugs together with the management of it.
Consistently managed ward stock inventory.
Strict adherence to PSI (Patient Safety Incident) guidelines.
Excellent research nurse
Student's training officer
Bophelong Psychiatric Hospital
Mahikeng
09.2019 - 08.2020
Successfully developed and implemented orientation and induction programme for students in the institution.
Successfully developed and implemented training in-service programme for all student nurses in the institution.Successfully liaised with academic/training institutions such as universities (North West University in this case) and colleges of nursing.
Excellent management by walking around (MBWA) for monitoring off duty schedules, absenteeism, student performance, student placement and assessments such as OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination).
Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
Developed operations, improved operations and improved environmental services.
Professional Nurse speciality (On probation)
Bophelong Psychiatric Hospital
Mahikeng
02.2019 - 08.2020
Provided primary, secondary and tertiary care to mental health care users
Delivered effective care by Ensuring implementation and adherence to developed SOPS /policies protocols and guidelines, education and adherence to Bathopele (People first) principles and patients right charter.
Ensured effective risk management.
Successfully Identified practice gaps and implemented research with excellence to contribute to practice and policy development.
Demonstrated evidence of sound clinical judgement and clinical reasoning.
Successfully demonstrated knowledge of mental health legislation in terms of admission, transfer, discharge and rehabilitation under the Mental Health Care Act No. 17 of 2002.
Achieved excellent therapeutic communication & relationships.
Demonstrated excellent quality improvement.
Demonstrated excellent management and leadership skills through professionalism, accountability and advocacy in executing clinical, managerial tasks.
Demonstrated excellent standard of verbal and written communication skills in English.
Excellently made use of the following operating Systems: Windows.
Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Communication tools : Zoom, Skype, Microsoft Teams.
Consistently and successfully implemented infection, prevention and control procedures including COVID 19 regulations.
Consistently and successfully implemented pharmacovigilence by immediately reporting adverse effect of drugs together with the management of it.
Consistently managed ward stock inventory.
Strict adherence to PSI (Patient Safety Incident) guidelines.
Excellent research nurse
Registered Nurse, General
Bophelong Psychiatric Hospital
Mahikeng
01.2016 - 09.2019
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Trained new nurses subordinates and others staff members.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Excellent implementation of holistic care
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Ensured effective risk management.
Provide holistic nursing care to patient in a cost effective, efficient and equitable manner.
Successfully made use of of Microsoft office Word, Microsoft Excel, and Power point .
Clinical Research
Community service, Professional Nurse (General)
Bophelong Psychiatric Hospital
Mahikeng
01.2015 - 12.2015
Successfully Implemented a comprehensive nursing care plan/program for the promotion of health, self-care, treatment and rehabilitation of patients.
Carefully administered treatment plan of common or minor primary health conditions.
Maintained a therapeutic relationship and environment in which health care can be provided optimally and safely.
Consistently reported and communicated on the continuity of care to the caregivers and members of the health team.
Successfully created and maintained a complete and accurate nursing record for individual health care users.
Successfully implemented Audit of clinical records by analyzing data.
Successfully implemented SOP's and policies related to health and mental health.
Successful risk management.
Always worked in collaboration with the others members of the multidisciplinary team, recorded and reported to the supervisors as needed.
Made use of technology and programs such as Microsoft Word Office, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for office work and presentation.
Excellent report in completion of community service.
Education
Doctor of philosophy in Health Sciences with Nursing Science -
North-West University, Pochefstroom campus
Pochefstroom
06.2025
Master of Nursing Science - undefined
North West University (Potchefstroom Campus)
Potchefstroom, North-West Province
05.2019
Bachelors of Nursing Sciences - undefined
North-West University, Mafikeng Campus
Mafikeng, North-West Province
12.2015
Skills
Nursing care
Psychiatric nursing
Leadership and training
Health science research
Presentation skills
ICH E6 GCP & SA GCP
Microsoft word
Microsoft excel
SOP
Certification
NB: Kindly see relevant documents attached
South African Nursing Council-annual License for practice 2021.
South African Nursing Council (SANC) Certificate of registration: additional qualification. Post basic Psychiatric nursing Science (2019).
South African Nursing Council (SANC) Registered Nurse: General, Psychiatric, and community and midwife (2015)
CPD 2015
CPD 2016
ICH-GCP E6 & SA GCP
Languages
English - Advanced
French - Advanced
Setswana - Intermediate
References
Referees are available
Publications
Co-author of the book titled (Reflecting on Presence in Nursing: A Guide for Practice and Research) and published by Cambridge Scholars.
Other authors include PhD advisor Prof Emmerentia Du Plessis and Mrs Babalwa Tau.
Presently working on 2 articles
Driving licence
Have a valid code 8 driving license
Timeline
Professional Nurse Specialty Psychiatry
Tara The H Moross Psychiatric Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Professional Nurse Specialty psychiatry
Weskoppies Psychiatric Hospital
02.2022 - 07.2022
Professional Nurse, Speciality Psychiatry
Bophelong Psychiatric Hospital
10.2020 - 01.2022
Student's training officer
Bophelong Psychiatric Hospital
09.2019 - 08.2020
Professional Nurse speciality (On probation)
Bophelong Psychiatric Hospital
02.2019 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse, General
Bophelong Psychiatric Hospital
01.2016 - 09.2019
Community service, Professional Nurse (General)
Bophelong Psychiatric Hospital
01.2015 - 12.2015
Master of Nursing Science - undefined
North West University (Potchefstroom Campus)
Bachelors of Nursing Sciences - undefined
North-West University, Mafikeng Campus
Doctor of philosophy in Health Sciences with Nursing Science -