Lorraine Kgosidintsi
Gaborone
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Health and Safety Officer
Bokomo Botswana
Gaborone
02.2015 - Current
- Educated all employees on flu symptoms, illness prevention, benefits of good hygiene and smoking cessation programs.
- Delivered array of employee health services at company, which included health screenings and immunizations.
- Leveraged approved medical, nursing and statistical formats to maintain accurate clinical records.
- Promoted high level of service to every individual while observing confidentiality rules and company regulations.
- Utilized well-honed communication and active listening skills to conduct pre-employment screenings.
- Provided individualized medical counseling for employees and coordinated examination requirement activities.
- Liaised between employees with health concerns and supervisors, maintaining medical confidentiality to communicate work status and coordinate return to work accommodations.
- Employed nursing skills to evaluate patient care needs, prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow.
- Assisted with accident investigation program to identify root cause of incidents and near-misses.
- Collaborated with physicians or other licensed practitioners to arrange further medical treatment.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Team Lead North
Tebelopele
Francistown
02.2015 - 01.2016
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Management of Francistown, Kasane, Letlhakane, Maun, Selibe Phikwe, Serowe Tebelopele centers.
HIV/Aids Couselor
Tebelopele
Letlhakane an Francistown
09.2003 - 02.2015
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Provision of HIV/Aids Counseling and testing to clients
Registered Nurse
North West District Council
Maun
08.2001 - 09.2003
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Education
Programme in Total Quality Management
University of South Africa
South Africa02.2018
No Degree - Pediatric KITSO
8.Botswana-Baylor Children’s Clinical Centre of Ex
GAborone08.2015
Adherence Counselling For ART Integrated Manage
Foundation For Professional Development
South Africa04.2013
No Degree - Basic Life Support (BLS) For Health Care Providers
5.Medical Rescue International Botswana ( MRI)
Gaborone02.2012
No Degree - Occupational Health And Safety Management
Institute of Development Management
Gaborone08.2008
Diploma in General Nursing - General Nursing
Kanye SDA School of Nursing
Kanye09.2001
Skills
- Corrective Actions
- Sound Quality Management Techniques
- Federal Regulations
- Hazard Identification
- Compliance Management
- Legal Compliance
- OSHA Requirements
- Paperwork Preparation
- Shift Work
- Daily Status Reports
- Risk Management Strategies
- MEDITECH EHR Software
- Develop Hygiene Programs
Timeline
Occupational Health and Safety Officer
Bokomo Botswana
02.2015 - Current
Team Lead North
Tebelopele
02.2015 - 01.2016
HIV/Aids Couselor
Tebelopele
09.2003 - 02.2015
Registered Nurse
North West District Council
08.2001 - 09.2003
Programme in Total Quality Management
University of South Africa
No Degree - Pediatric KITSO
8.Botswana-Baylor Children’s Clinical Centre of Ex
Adherence Counselling For ART Integrated Manage
Foundation For Professional Development
No Degree - Basic Life Support (BLS) For Health Care Providers
5.Medical Rescue International Botswana ( MRI)
No Degree - Occupational Health And Safety Management
Institute of Development Management
Diploma in General Nursing - General Nursing
Kanye SDA School of Nursing
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