FINE ROBERT

• I am currently working in the Outpatient and Emergency department, where we offer ambulatory care to over 4000 customers monthly, we also offer trauma care, resuscitations and management of all other emergencies.
• I am also part of the custodians of the unit Resuscitation Dashboard and the Hospital Resuscitation team.
• I was previously a part of the unit Asset Management Dashboard, foreseeing documentation of all asset, tracking service and maintenance, and scrapping of unserviceable asset.
• I have also been instrumental in the unit internal audits.
• I have previously compiled ECOHS reports and patient activity reports.

• I worked in the Outpatient and Emergency Department where i was a part of the elite team managing acute and chronic disease, routine consultations, ante natal care plus High Risk clinic, emergencies and inter-hospital referrals
• We also attended to call outs within the township
• I also had an opportunity to work at the then newly established Covid 19 ward during the pandemic, and at that I had to constantly showcase my supervisory skills as members of the team were mostly newly appointed junior and less experienced staff who needed guidance.
• I was also a legally appointed SHE steward for nursing section and worked closely with management and union representative through the Shop steward. Roles included monthly SHE inspections and closing deviations, sitting in incident investigations, and much more.
• I worked in General Ward where amongst other duties, I rendered care to medical, surgical, paediatrics and gynaecology patients.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
• Advocated for patients' rights and needs within the hospital system to promote equitable access to quality services.
• Implemented infection control measures within General ward to minimize risks to all patients during their hospital stay.
• Followed professional standards and guidelines by adhering to ethical and legal guidelines and maintaining continued education certifications.

• I worked in the ever so busy Labor ward, actively participating in management of obstetric cases, conducting non complicated deliveries, and assisting in complicated deliveries, all at an average of above 250 deliveries per month.
• Mentored student midwives during clinical rotations to enhance their learning experience within a practical setting.
• Assisted doctors with Caesarean deliveries, contributing to safe outcomes for mother and baby.
• Improved patient satisfaction with childbirth experiences through compassionate support during labour and delivery.
• Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of midwifery care.
• Utilized evidence-based practices when making clinical decisions, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients under my care.
• In addition to my roles, I was in the departmental Performance Improvement Committee (PIC), which spearheaded all performance initiatives, cascading of the department Annual Performance plan, conducting monthly employee of the month nominations, and overseeing all activities and committees in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department.

Started my nursing career at Sekgoma Memorial Hospital and had the opportunity to work in several departments where I amassed numerous skills and knowledge. I also had an opportunity to supervise and mentor junior members of the team and appraise those assigned to me.

July 2008 to March 2009

• Worked in the Infectious Disease Control Centre (IDCC), screening for Tb and other opportunistic infections plus general care for patients on HAART.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.

April 2009 to March 2010

• Worked in Pediatric ward managing cases like malnutrition, TB, other childhood infections, gastro enteritis, trauma, burns, pre and post operative cases and much more.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Received in service training on Team Building, stress management, occupational health and safety and got to be part of the trainer of trainees.

April 2010 to December 2010

• I was allocated to Tuberculosis ward, caring for Tuberculosis and Multi Drug Resistant Tuberculosis patients.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.

January 2011 to March 2012

• I worked in Gynecology ward caring for cancer patients, patients with miscarriages, pre and post operative gynecology patients.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying doctors and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.

April 2012 to May 2012

• I was allocated to Male surgical ward where my work entailed caring for pre and post operative patients, burns, inter hospital patient transfers, care of fractures, gangrenous wounds and other surgical conditions.
• Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.

June 2012 to July 2012

• I worked in Operating Theatres, assisting in both minor and major surgeries.
• Monitored patient reactions immediately post operatively.

July 2012 to May 2014

• Pursued an Advanced Diploma in Midwifery, and modules of note in the programme include Computer Applications in Health Care, Communications skills and Public Relations, Introduction to Public Health Admin, Research and Professionalism, Leadership and management as well as health sciences.
• Post training, I worked in Sekgoma Memorial Hospital Antenatal and Labor ward where my work comprised conducting spontaneous vertex deliveries, twin deliveries, some complicated deliveries, repair of episiotomies and tears, assisting in vacuum extractions, tocolysis, induction and augmentation of labour, management of obstetric emergencies, management of neonatal conditions, preparation for and assisting in caesarian sections, attending to call-outs, mentoring students, health education, early infant male circumcisions and compiling reports.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Served as a mentor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
• Promoted a culture of safety within the facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.