Stanley Gobi
Professional Registered Nurse
Randfontein,Culemborgpark
Summary
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. 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
19
19
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Professional Nurse
Lancet Laboratories
Krugersdorp
02.2015 - Current
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
- Performed laboratory tests to assist physicians in diagnosis.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Participated in quality assurance and competency assessment initiatives.
- Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Monitored supply levels and placed orders for laboratory supplies.
- Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.
- Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
Professional Nurse
Lenmed Private Hospital
Randfontein
02.2005 - 09.2014
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions, and bronchoscopies.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Ordered, interpreted, and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from illnesses of concern.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Certificate - Phlebotomy,venesectionist
Lancet Laboratories
Richmond,Gauteng 02.2005 - 12.2005
Senior Certificate -
Randfontein Secondary School
Randfontein,Toekomsrus 01.1996 - 12.2001
Diploma - Auxiliary Nurse,Enrolled Nurse,Registered Nurse
Empilweni Education
Randburg,Gauteng 01.2005 - 12.2011
Skills
Emergency Procedures
Certification
[BLS] Training - [Timeframe]
Timeline
[BLS] Training - [Timeframe]
02-2023
Professional Nurse
Lancet Laboratories
02.2015 - Current
Certificate - Phlebotomy,venesectionist
Lancet Laboratories
02.2005 - 12.2005
Professional Nurse
Lenmed Private Hospital
02.2005 - 09.2014
Diploma - Auxiliary Nurse,Enrolled Nurse,Registered Nurse
Empilweni Education
01.2005 - 12.2011
Senior Certificate -
Randfontein Secondary School
01.1996 - 12.2001
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