Susan Letshego Poppie Tsie
Registered Nurse And MIDWIFE
Bloemfontein,FS
Summary
Professional in maternal and newborn care with strong capabilities in prenatal, labor, and postnatal support. Proven ability to foster team collaboration and adapt to changing needs, ensuring optimal outcomes for mothers and infants. Skilled in patient education, emergency response, and individualized care plans. Known for reliability, empathy, and effective communication in high-stress environments.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
5
5
Languages
Work History
Registered Midwife
Department Of Health
03.2007 - 07.2025
- Examined pulse rate, temperature and blood pressure of patients to measure vital signs and detect abnormalities.
- Administered medications and injections as prescribed by obstetricians to manage labour pain.
- Monitored health status of newborns, referring to neonatal specialists as necessary.
- Developed individualised care plans for high-risk pregnancies, closely monitoring for signs of distress.
- Recognised complications and warning signs requiring further support from specialised professionals.
- Demonstrated compassion and care during labour process to establish smooth delivery.
- Provided personalised care for mothers during childbirth to adapt to changing situations and needs.
- Improved healthcare continuity by maintaining accurate, detailed medical records.
- Monitored condition of patients and fetuses during pregnancy and throughout labour through detailed checks and inspections.
- Provided postnatal care, including breastfeeding advice and emotional support, to new mothers during recovery.
Primary Care Nurse
Sundays River Municipality
11.2002 - 02.2007
- Maintained a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients, adhering to infection-control policies.
- Measured blood pressure, pulse and temperature to assess and record vital signs.
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patient conditions in a timely manner.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients following prescribed healthcare plans.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Life CARE Esidimeni
05.1994 - 10.2002
- Delivered compassionate care, respecting patient dignity and confidentiality at all times.
- Reviewed and updated risk assessments regularly to mitigate potential safety concerns.
- Conducted comprehensive mental health assessments to develop personalised care plans for patients.
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions to support patients' mental health recovery.
- Communicated with patients about healthcare needs, worries and issues, offering helpful advice, solving problems and improving patient well-being.
- Identified and addressed risks posed by patients by running risk assessments on charges and patient rooms and implementing measures to curb threats presented by unruly individuals.
- Removed potentially harmful and triggering environmental objects from therapy settings, decreasing patient distress.
- Employed professional judgement and expertise in selecting and applying interventions to distressed patients, calmly resolving dangerous situations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic care tailored to each patient's needs.
- Managed crisis interventions, employing de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe environment.
Education
Diploma In Nursing(General,,Psychiatry,Community)m - Nursing
Mangaung Nursing College Of OFS
Bloemfontein, FSSkills
Patient assessment
Certification
Chartered University Of free State
Interests
MUSIC
References
- Mrs MOSALA 0834760379
References
- Mrs MOSALA 0834760379
Education
other
Languages
5,C1,5,C1,5,C1,4,B2,5,C1
Timeline
Registered Midwife
Department Of Health
03.2007 - 07.2025
Primary Care Nurse
Sundays River Municipality
11.2002 - 02.2007
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Life CARE Esidimeni
05.1994 - 10.2002
Diploma In Nursing(General,,Psychiatry,Community)m - Nursing
Mangaung Nursing College Of OFS