Godiraone Ramaphoi
Chief Registered Nurse/ Midwife
Kanye
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Chief Registered Nurse/Midwife
Ministry of Health and Wellness-Kgwatlheng Clinic Kanye
Kanye
09.2022 - Current
- Overall supervision of junior staff and ensuring compliance with ministry of health policies and guidelines.
- Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
- Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during, and after labor.
- Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
- Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
- Followed professional standards and guidelines by adhering to ethical and legal guidelines and maintaining continued education certifications.
- Advocated for mothers' rights and choices to make informed decisions about care by respecting human autonomy.
- Provided prenatal care by monitoring mother and baby health, identifying potential health concerns and providing advice to support mothers.
- Checked general and mental health and overall comfort of mothers in prenatal appointments.
- Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
- Administered pain medication during deliveries to keep mothers comfortable and safe during delivery.
- Counseled patients and families on reproductive health and contraception.
- Assessed fetal distress during labor and delivery and provided appropriate interventions.
- Used special labor and delivery procedures, including episiotomy
- Performed routine postpartum care, such as suturing and wound care.
- Co-managed high-risk pregnancies and assisted in delivery of multiples.
- Monitored the health of mothers and babies post-delivery, providing guidance and support.
- Conducted prenatal examinations and provided guidance and support to mothers-to-be.
- Conducted well-baby checkups and immunizations for optimum infant health.
- Assisted with postpartum care and provided guidance on postpartum recovery.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists for advanced pre- or post-natal care.
- Administered medications such as Pitocin and epidurals during labor and delivery.
- Taught childbirth preparation classes to expectant parents.
- Developed and maintained patient records and documentation.
- Advised patients on lifestyle modifications and preventative measures for the health of mother and baby.
Chief Registered Nurse/midwife
ministry of Health and Wellness- Mogobane Clinic
Gaborone
01.2018 - 08.2022
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Advocated for mothers' rights and choices to make informed decisions about care by respecting human autonomy.
- Performed successful births and provided post-partum counseling for struggling families to increase happiness and health of newborns and mothers.
- Informed families on potential risks and overall benefits of births.
- Performed routine postpartum care, such as suturing and wound care.
- Educated patients on breastfeeding and provided lactation support.
- Delivering advice to patients concerning diet and lifestyle commitments to complement the medication required for recovery
- Advised patients on lifestyle modifications and preventative measures for the health of mother and baby.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists for advanced pre- or post-natal care.
Chief Registered Nurse/midwife
Ministry of Health-Ghanzi Primary Hospital
Ghanzi
12.2010 - 01.2017
- Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during, and after labor.
- Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
- Followed professional standards and guidelines by adhering to ethical and legal guidelines and maintaining continued education certifications.
- performed successful births and provided post-partum counseling for struggling families to increase happiness and health of newborns and mothers.
- Provided prenatal care by monitoring mother and baby health, identifying potential health concerns and providing advice to support mothers.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
Principal Registered Nurse/midwife
Ministry of Health- Kanye Seventh Day Adventist Church
Kanye
06.2010 - 12.2016
- Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
- Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during, and after labor.
- Counseled patients and families on reproductive health and contraception.
- Developed and maintained patient records and documentation.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
Senior Registered Nurse
Ministry of Health- Thamaga primary Hospital
Thamaga
01.2003 - 05.2010
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Registered Nurse
Ministry of Health- Masunga Primary Hospital
Masunga
01.2000 - 12.2002
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Registered Nurse
Palapye Primary Hospital
Palapye
09.1997 - 12.1999
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Education
Post Basic Diploma in Midwifery - Midwifery
Institute of Health Sciences
Lobatse, Botswana 08.2003 - 05.2005
Diploma in General Nursing - General Nursing
Institute of Health Sciences
Lobatse Botswana 08.1994 - 05.1997
Cambridge Certificate - Cambridge
Lobatse Senior Secondary School
Lobatse 01.1988 - 11.1990
Skills
Decision-Making
Certification
Leadership and Management
Timeline
Chief Registered Nurse/Midwife
Ministry of Health and Wellness-Kgwatlheng Clinic Kanye
09.2022 - Current
Chief Registered Nurse/midwife
ministry of Health and Wellness- Mogobane Clinic
01.2018 - 08.2022
Leadership and Management
06-2014
Decreasing Risks of Depression
03-2013
Management of Chilhood Illnesses
03-2011
Chief Registered Nurse/midwife
Ministry of Health-Ghanzi Primary Hospital
12.2010 - 01.2017
Principal Registered Nurse/midwife
Ministry of Health- Kanye Seventh Day Adventist Church
06.2010 - 12.2016
Community Home Based Care
05-2010
Post Basic Diploma in Midwifery - Midwifery
Institute of Health Sciences
08.2003 - 05.2005
Senior Registered Nurse
Ministry of Health- Thamaga primary Hospital
01.2003 - 05.2010
Registered Nurse
Ministry of Health- Masunga Primary Hospital
01.2000 - 12.2002
Registered Nurse
Palapye Primary Hospital
09.1997 - 12.1999
Diploma in General Nursing - General Nursing
Institute of Health Sciences
08.1994 - 05.1997
Cambridge Certificate - Cambridge
Lobatse Senior Secondary School
01.1988 - 11.1990
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