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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
reading , hiking , gardening
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Maria Tsotetsi

Clinical Nurse Practitioner
Heidelberg,Gauteng

Summary

Focused and friendly School Health Nurse offering10 of experience providing care to school going children. Motivated and hardworking professional. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Dependable and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and high degree of accuracy to meet team goals . Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

School Health Nurse

Gauteng Department Of Health
Heidelberg, South Africa
02.2013 - Current
  • Conducted vision and hearing screenings to identify potential issues that could impact academic performance or overall wellbeing.
  • Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely reporting of learners health concerns.
  • Fostered collaboration between school administrators and community partners, enhancing access to resources that promote a healthy learning environment.
  • Developed effective communication channels between school staff, parents, and healthcare providers to facilitate information sharing and coordinated care efforts.
  • Reduced absenteeism rates by promoting preventive measures such as vaccinations and proper hygiene practices among learners.
  • Mentored new school nurses, sharing best practices and fostering a collaborative work environment.

Psychiatric Nurse

Free State Psychiatric Complex
Bloemfontein, South Africa
2002.03 - 2013.01
  • Assessed incoming patients'' mental health status, determining the appropriate level of care required for stabilization.
  • Conducted suicide risk assessments for at-risk individuals promptly addressing any concerns identified throughout the evaluation process.
  • Managed challenging patient behaviors with patience and empathy, utilizing therapeutic interventions to help individuals regain control over their emotions.
  • Improved patient well-being by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Assisted in training and mentoring new nursing staff, providing guidance on best practices and sharing insights gained from years of experience in psychiatric care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for effective treatment planning and optimal patient outcomes.
  • Administered psychotropic medications as prescribed, monitoring side effects and adjusting dosages as needed under physician guidance.Provided education to patients'' families regarding mental health disorders, treatment options, and community resources available for support.

Education

High School Diploma -

Chris Hani Baragwanath ,Rahima Moosa Sub -Campus
Johannesburg, South Africa
06.2016 - 12.2017

High School Diploma -

University Of Free State
Bloemfontein, South Africa
01.2013 - 12.2013

High School Diploma -

Mangaung Nursing College
Bloemfontein, South Africa
01.1997 - 02.2002

Skills

Teambuilding

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reading , hiking , gardening

HOBBIES

Reading helps me to stay motivated,relaxed and also enhances my imagination.

Hiking promotes physical fitness and also helps me to be in contact with nature.

Gardening connects me with nature, boost my mental health , improves physical health and awaken my sensory awareness

Timeline

High School Diploma -

Chris Hani Baragwanath ,Rahima Moosa Sub -Campus
06.2016 - 12.2017

School Health Nurse

Gauteng Department Of Health
02.2013 - Current

High School Diploma -

University Of Free State
01.2013 - 12.2013

Psychiatric Nurse

Free State Psychiatric Complex
2002.03 - 2013.01

High School Diploma -

Mangaung Nursing College
01.1997 - 02.2002

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