Lehakoe Phamotse
Cape Town,WC
Summary
I am a resourceful Professional Nurse committed to providing excellent care to patients of all ages. I have expertise in performing admission assessments and discharges and participating in crisis interventions. I am a kind and caring professional with one year of experience monitoring treatment of patients diagnosed with mental disabilities, illnesses and distress.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
5
5
Languages
Work History
Professional Nurse
Western Cape Government
Cape Town, South Africa
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Ordered, interpreted, and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Education
Bachelor Of Nursing Science - Nursing Science
University of The Western Cape
Western Cape12.2022
Skills
Therapeutic Care Plans
Crisis Management
Long-term Care
Medication Management
Progress Evaluation
Patient Relationships
Family Education
Restraint Techniques
Mental Disability Management
Health Management
Patient consultation
Collecting vitals
Acute care expertise
Patient and family advocacy
Intravenous therapy
Preventive health
Accurate representation of patient to medical team
Psycho education on adherence
Certification
Certified First Aider
References
Sr M Mabaso (operational manager)- (083) 588-1345
Sr N Barayi-(079) 520-5217
Mr S Cibini-(073) 473-5151
Mr S Mangoloti- +27 (76) 119-2930
Timeline
Professional Nurse
Western Cape Government
02.2023 - 01.2024
Bachelor Of Nursing Science - Nursing Science
University of The Western Cape