Lerato Qwabe
Professional Nurse
Pretoria
Summary
A highly dedicated and motivated professional nurse with experience in spinal and neurological rehabilitation.skilled in providing quality nursing care in accordance with laws and regulations of nursing, Ability to perform standard procedures as per scope and ethical principles. Passionate in providing holistic care while upholding patient safety and advocating for patient rights.Good communication skills and constructive work relationship within nursing and the multidisciplinary team.Qualification in diploma in general nursing, midwifery, community and psychiatry and certificate in health care worker training.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Nurse
Tshwane Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2022 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care plans, promoting patient recovery, rehabilitation, and health maintenance.
- Proactively screened patients, enabling early detection and treatment of health issues in line with national standards.
- Fostered a therapeutic and safe care environment, improving patient trust and treatment adherence.
- Ensured continuity of care through effective communication with caregivers and healthcare teams.
- Maintained accurate nursing records, supporting legal compliance and informed decision making.
- Improved care quality by auditing clinical records and implementing targeted quality improvement plans.
- Mentored and trained nursing students, contributing to skills development and workforce readiness.
- Identified key health indicators and conducted client satisfaction surveys, informing service enhancements.
- Advocated for patient rights and participated in health promotion and disease prevention campaigns.
- Collaborated with multi disciplinary teams for holistic patient care and efficient service delivery.
- Managed ward stock effectively, reducing shortages and ensuring operational readiness.
- Neurology and spinal ward
Education
Diploma in nursing - General, Community And Psychiatric
Chris Hani Barangwanath Nursing College
Soweto03.2022
Community Health Worker - Care Worker
Healthnicon
Pretoria 11.2017
Skills
Comprehensive nursing care planning
Health screening and early detection
Patient rehabilitation and treatment
Therapeutic communication
Patient safety and infection control
Medication administration (as per scope)
Clinical records auditing
Implementation of quality improvement plans
Stock ordering and inventory control
Health promotion and disease prevention
Public health education
Training & Mentorship
Patience and empathy
Teamwork and collaboration
Verbal and written communication
Problem solving and time management
Excellent verbal and written communication
Analytical and critical thinker
Certification
Ethic in the public services
References
Kalaba L, Operational manager, 0839534802
Tshwane rehabilitation hospital, spinal ward
Baloyi R, Operational Manager,0795161426
Tshwane Rehabilitation Hospital, neurology ward
Timeline
Ethic in the public services
11-2024
Professional Nurse
Tshwane Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2022 - Current
Diploma in nursing - General, Community And Psychiatric
Chris Hani Barangwanath Nursing College
Community Health Worker - Care Worker
Healthnicon