Linda Tsonope
Registered Nurse
Taung
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 15 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Theater specialty.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse
THAMAGA HOSPITAL
Thamaga
1 2023 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Managed care from admission to discharge
Registered Nurse
THAMAGA HOSPITAL
Thamaga
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- 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.
Registered Nurse
BAMALETE LUTHERAN HOSPITAL
Ramotswa
08.2009 - 01.2020
- Administered medications accurately and effectively, preventing adverse reactions through careful monitoring of drug interactions.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Enhanced ICU team efficiency by providing continuous education on best nursing practices and protocols.
- Promoted safe environment by enforcing infection control policies and maintaining clean, organized workspace.
Education
DIPLOMA IN GENERAL NURSING: MERIT - Health Practitioner
KANYE SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST COLLEGE OF NURSING
Kanye, Botswana 01.2006 - 12.2009
Some College (No Degree) - High School
MATERSPEI COLLEGE
Francistown, Botswana 01.2001 - 12.2005
Skills
Patient Management
Care Planning
Medication and IV administration
Advanced Life Support
Intravenous therapy
Endotracheal intubation
Chronic Disease Management
Patient Monitoring
Developmental courses
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES:
Tuberculosis Case Management Workshop -MINISTRY OF HEALTH 2013
Introduction to Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) -GABORONE PRIVATE HOSPITAL- 2014
Public Service Induction Course - MINISTRY OF HEALTH 2012
Specimen Handling -BAMALETE LUTHERAN HOSPITAL- 2015
NMCB-NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL OF BOTSWANA, GN 18187
REFERENCES
- Grace Kgaswane
Telephone:5997000 Cellphone:72278171
- Jane Tiengo
Telephone:5997000 Cellphone:71733784
- Dimakatso Marabu
Telephone:5960989 Cellphone: 71722044
Timeline
Registered Nurse
THAMAGA HOSPITAL
01.2020 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse
BAMALETE LUTHERAN HOSPITAL
08.2009 - 01.2020
DIPLOMA IN GENERAL NURSING: MERIT - Health Practitioner
KANYE SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST COLLEGE OF NURSING
01.2006 - 12.2009
Some College (No Degree) - High School
MATERSPEI COLLEGE
01.2001 - 12.2005
Registered Nurse
THAMAGA HOSPITAL
1 2023 - Current
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