-Been a member of the Resuscitation Committee throughout my profession
IVY KOLIWE NDLOVU
Registered Nurse
Francistown,Greater Francistown
Summary
A fully licensed international and experienced enthusiastic general nurse with almost 5 years work experience in different fields of nursing including trauma and emergency, intensive care and pediatrics. Have strong work ethics dedicated at providing specialized nursing care to all patients entrusted to her care at quaternary level. Demonstrated ability to adhere to clinical care procedures and ensuring that objectives of the health facility are fulfilled. Very open to growth and further career advancement and development opportunities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse- Peadiatrics Intensive Care Unit
Sidilega Private Hospital
Gaborone
07.2024 - Current
- Administering medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administering medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Educate patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Prevent the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Staff Nurse
EAST CHESHIRE NHS TRUST
Macclesfield, England
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Cases managed: Majors and minor trauma cases, surgical cases such as acute appendicitis, bowel obstruction, peritonitis, burns, hemothorax and medical cases such as Sepsis, shock, seizures, anaphylaxis, asthma attacks, hypoglycemia, medications overdose, Pneumonia, Falls and head injuries, hypertension crisis, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, just to mention a few.
- Clinical duties: patient assessment and care, triage, phlebotomy and peripherial intravenous cannulation, carrying out a full A-E assessment and implementing interventions, carrying out nursing activities like urinary catheter insertion, checking vital signs, giving medications, ECG, venous blood gases, patient education just to name a few.
Senior Registered Nurse- Intensive Care Unit
Ministry of Health and Wellness
Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital- Intensive Care Unit- Francistown
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Cases managed: Diabetic Keto-Acidosis, End stage renal failure ongoing dialysis, Complications of operation procedures, Chronic lung diseases in patients with severe respiratory diseases, Trauma patients (general traumas, falls etc), Neurology patients ie severe head injuries, hydrocephalus, hematomas, Wernicke korsakoff syndrome, Status epileptus and seizures, Burns, Poisoning
- Clinical duties: Admission and downgrading of patient, Assisting the doctor with patient and family counselling during admission, pre-operation, death and prognosis update, Initial admission assessment of patient’s condition, Continuous monitoring of patients (hourly vital signs documentation) these includes non invasive blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, blood glucose, GCS score and pupil reaction, Patients' assessment, Assisting with intubation and extubation of patients
- This also includes suctioning, Fluid input and output monitoring, Arterial blood gases (ABG’s) and electrolytes monitoring, Wound care and dressing, Performing bed and oral care and care to pressure areas, Male and female catheterisation, Giving medications, Phlebotomy and cannula insertion, Ordering for ward’s non-drugs and drugs from pharmacy.
Registered Nurse- Peadiatrics Medical Ward
Ministry of Health and Wellness
Nganyabgwe Referral Hospital
01.2021 - 03.2023
- Duties and responsibilities: Assisted patients with admittance and discharges, Checking of vital signs and assessment documentation, Carrying out doctor's orders post rounds, Assisted clients' conditions and implemented effective interventions
- Clinical skills: General nursing skills- taking vital signs, patient assessment and care, history taking, patient education, medication administration etc, Electrocardiogram, Phlebotomy, Meditech (computerized documentation), Resuscitation and emergency response
- Cases handled: Heart defects eg Tetralogy of Fallot, Ventricular Septal defect, Acyanotic heart disease, Sepsis in pediatric patients, Tuberculosis, Shocked pediatric patients with hypovolemic shock and septic shock, Diarrhea and vomiting – Acute Gastroenteritis, Pneumonia, Asthma, Bronchopneumonia, Jaundice, Cerebral palsy, Seizures: febrile seizures, breakthrough seizures, Anaemia: sickle cell anaemia paediatric patients with crisis, Severe Acute Malnutrition, Failure to thrive and chronic malnutrition.
Registered Nurse- Peadiatrics and Adolescent Ward
MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA COVID PROJECT- GABORONE
Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Duties and responsibilities: Taking care of ill patients with COVID and COVID related complications by providing nursing care.
Education
Higher Diploma in General Nursing - General Nursing
Institute of Health Sciences Lobatse
Lobatse- Botswana 01.2016 - 1 2019
Botswana General Certificate of Senior Education - undefined
Letlhakane Senior Secondary School
01.2014 - 1 2015
Skills
Strong work ethics
Good interpersonal skills and teamwork
Flexible and adaptability
Timeliness
Managerial and leadership skills
Computer skills
Certification
Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) Aug 2019
Other Information
-Willing to work in any ward, provided was given adequate training, support and orientation.
-Also willing to move anywhere around the country.
Professional Registration
- Nurses and Midwifery Council of Botswana, GN16637, 01/14/20
- Nurses and Midwifery Council United Kingdom, 23K19810, 11/30/26
References
Available upon request.
Interests
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Peadiatrics Intensive Care Unit
Sidilega Private Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Staff Nurse
EAST CHESHIRE NHS TRUST
09.2023 - 05.2024
Senior Registered Nurse- Intensive Care Unit
Ministry of Health and Wellness
04.2023 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse- Peadiatrics Medical Ward
Ministry of Health and Wellness
01.2021 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse- Peadiatrics and Adolescent Ward
MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA COVID PROJECT- GABORONE
03.2020 - 12.2020
Higher Diploma in General Nursing - General Nursing
Institute of Health Sciences Lobatse
01.2016 - 1 2019
Botswana General Certificate of Senior Education - undefined
Letlhakane Senior Secondary School
01.2014 - 1 2015