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Jane Scotch

Jane Scotch

Registered Nurse | Lecturer | Epidemiologist | Implementation Scientist|
Francistown

Summary

Dedicated health care professional skilled in working under pressure, managing multiple priorities, adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance organizational brand. Over 10 years’ experience in healthcare education roles and a new graduate in Epidemiology.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Senior Lecturer II [Nurse Educator]

Institute of Health Sciences
Francistown
01.2015 - Current
  • Achieved above 70% average pass mark and above 95% pass rate on courses allocated to teach. across semesters
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centred learning.
  • Used PowerPoint, Google Classroom, Microsoft teams, Zoom technology to give lesson presentations to students.
  • Coordinated clinical attachment activities for General nursing Programme since 2020
  • Developed, implemented, monitored and evaluated clinical attachment plans for General Nursing Programme since 2020
  • Supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
  • Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with course objectives.
  • Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
  • Developed research based case study format to guide students in their case study write -ups.
  • Developed and implemented student -Clinical placement evaluation forms
  • Analysed student academic performance data from 2016 to 2022 to identify opportunities for improvement in implementation of General Nursing Programme training curricular
  • Supervised over 20 student research based case studies for Critical Care Nursing and Child Health Nursing since 2020
  • Supervised four junior lecturers and ten part-time clinical instructors

Lecturer

Institute of Health Science
Serowe
12.2009 - 12.2014
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
  • Designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
  • Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
  • Oversaw laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities.
  • Strived to continuously update course strategies and content based on current trends and technological advancements in healthcare.
  • Participated and led committee meetings to remain aware of developments in nursing education and practice.
  • Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
  • Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
  • Liaised with medical and nursing personnel to evaluate and improve teaching and nursing practices.

Registered General Nurse

MoHW
Francistown
08.2005 - 11.2009
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • 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 care and treatment, while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Provided preceptorship and mentorship to new graduates nurses and nursing students
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.

Education

Master of Science - Epidemiology- Implementation Science

University of Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.2018 - 10.2020

Bachelor of Nursing Science - Nursing Science

University of Botswana
Gaborone, Botswana
08.2001 - 05.2005

Skills

    Leadership and management skills

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Affiliations

  • Member of the Stop TB Partnership Working Group on New TB Drugs (WGND) (September 2021 – present)
  • Member of Botswana HIV Clinician Society (September 2021 – present)
  • Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Botswana (July 2005 – present)
  • Member of the Botswana Nurses Union (September 2005 – present)

Certification

Leadership and Management in Global Health, University of Washington - [No Expiry Date]

Software

STATA statistical analysis

Project Management Information System

Research Eletronic Data Capture (REDCAp)

Accomplishments

  • Awarded "Most innovative Lecturer" in the General Nursing Department in June 2022
  • Led and managed a BWP60, 000 research project conducted in four District Management Teams (DHMTs) in 2019
  • Supervised a team of five research assistant for research projects conducted in four (4) District Health Management Teams.
  • Used REDCAP to develop a research project, monitor and evaluate the implementation of the project
  • Awarded Employee of the Month - November 2016, Institute of Health Sciences Francistown
  • Awarded Nurses’ Innovative Excellence in Teaching Award - June 2014, BONU, and Ministry of Health and Wellness.
  • Trained over 800 nursing graduates in Diploma General Nursing since 2010

Quote

That which does not kill us makes us stronger
Friedrich Nietzsche

Timeline

Leadership and Management in Global Health, University of Washington - [No Expiry Date]

06-2022

Specialized Project Management, University of the Witwatersrand -[No Expiry Date]

03-2019

Master of Science - Epidemiology- Implementation Science

University of Witwatersrand
01.2018 - 10.2020

HIV Clinical Epidemiology Associate Investigator Program, [University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine] - [No Expiry Date]

08-2017

Senior Lecturer II [Nurse Educator]

Institute of Health Sciences
01.2015 - Current

Lecturer

Institute of Health Science
12.2009 - 12.2014

Registered General Nurse

MoHW
08.2005 - 11.2009

Bachelor of Nursing Science - Nursing Science

University of Botswana
08.2001 - 05.2005
Jane ScotchRegistered Nurse | Lecturer | Epidemiologist | Implementation Scientist|