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Lerato Mooka
Profesional Nurse.
Pretoria,GP
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Professional Nurse with extensive experience at Gauteng Health, specializing in General and surgical care. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through individualized care plans and effective pain management strategies. Skilled in Renal, Emergency unit,Opthamalogy and orthopedic nursing, while fostering compassionate communication and collaboration within interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
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Work History
Profesional Nurse
Gauteng Health
- Promoted a safe and hygienic environment through diligent infection control practices.
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments to identify potential issues requiring intervention or further evaluation.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans.
- Maintained strict adherence to regulatory guidelines while performing nursing duties, ensuring compliance with all applicable standards.
- Administered medications accurately, ensuring proper dosage and timely distribution.
- Educated patients on preventative measures for chronic illnesses, promoting positive lifestyle changes that contribute towards overall health.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate and empathetic communication.
- Implemented effective pain management strategies, optimizing patient comfort levels during their stay.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult medical situations, fostering trust and rapport with clientele.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to guide decision-making in patient care delivery.
- Managed time effectively, prioritizing tasks based on the urgency of patient needs.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining meticulous documentation and clear handoff communication.
- Continually assessed patient needs, updating care plans accordingly to optimize treatment effectiveness.
- Streamlined nursing procedures for increased efficiency and reduced errors.
- Reduced readmission rates by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up support.
- Continually assessed patient needs, updating care plans accordingly to optimize treatment effectiveness.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing ideas for process enhancements in nursing practice.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment when handling complex cases or responding to emergency situations.
- Worked closely with physicians to develop accurate diagnoses and coordinate appropriate treatments plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Education
B-tech - Nursing Science
Tshwane University of Technology
05.2024
Skills
Renal expirience
Interests
Timeline
Profesional Nurse
Gauteng Health
B-tech - Nursing Science
Tshwane University of Technology
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