Competent in MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint and Computer programming
Ester Komote
Nursing
8372 Monyane Street Section O Mamelodi West
Summary
Proven leader in healthcare, adept in critical thinking and problem-solving, significantly enhanced patient care at Pretoria Heart Hospital. Skilled in training and mentoring, with a knack for fostering teamwork and collaboration. Demonstrates exceptional organization and communication, driving results and improving operations efficiently.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Sister in Charge
Ampath
Pretoria
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Primary Health Care Nurse
City Council of Pretoria
Mamelodi West
01.1997 - 01.2001
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Administered medications accurately, adhering to strict protocols and safety guidelines.
- Assisted physicians with various medical procedures to ensure efficient delivery of quality care to patients.
- Consistently received positive feedback from patients and families for providing exceptional care, compassion, and professionalism during their healthcare experiences.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care.
- Contributed to higher staff morale by collaborating effectively with fellow nurses and assisting when needed during peak workload periods.
- Assisted in development and implementation of service plans related to nursing and patient health care needs.
- Interpreted patient needs, knowledge, growth, and development to construct treatment plan.
- Documented patient assessment, evaluation and responses to therapy to facilitate therapeutic intervention.
- Educated clients and families to support wellness activities, self-care techniques and prevention strategies.
- Engaged and educated clients on appropriate behaviors and essential social interaction.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Registered Nurse
Pretoria Heart Hospital
Pretoria
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Education
Diploma In Nursing Science - Nursing
Bonalesedi Nursing College
Gauteng05.1996
Skills
Problem-Solving
Software
Timeline
Sister in Charge
Ampath
01.2003 - 01.2008
Primary Health Care Nurse
City Council of Pretoria
01.1997 - 01.2001
Registered Nurse
Pretoria Heart Hospital
01.1996 - 01.1997
Diploma In Nursing Science - Nursing
Bonalesedi Nursing College
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