JEFFREY MOTSWAISO
PRINCIPAL REGISTERED NURSE GN 9282 NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL OF BOTSWANA
Tawana Ward Letlhakane
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Principal Registered Nurse (PRN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2004
2004
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
Work History
Principal Registered Nurse
Letlhakane Primary Hospital
03.2021 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs
- Monitored oral care and feeding timely
- Damp dusting surfaces every morning
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Escorted referred patients to Referral Hospital
- Provided reassurance to patients about chances of survival, reducing depressive moods
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse
Deborah Retief Memorial Hospital
11.2003 - 01.2011
- Took care of adult patients with chronic conditions like Diabetes and Hypertension
- Aseptically dressed wounds (Gangrene and Bedsores)
- Dispensed medications timely per Doctor's orders
- Oral care and fed elderly patients
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Bed making and Bed bathing terminally ill patients
- Changed nappies and emptied urobags routinely
- Stoma care was done
- Educated patients on self-care techniques such as wound management, medication administration, and lifestyle modifications to promote long-term wellness.
- Monitored and managed pain levels of post-surgical patients to reduce unnecessary opiate usage.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Decreased medication errors by diligently following the five rights of medication administration and double-checking orders with pharmacy staff when necessary.
Education
Diploma in General Nursing - Nursing
Francistown Institute of Health Sciences
Francistown City09-2003
Skills
Effective Communication
Proficient in Basic Life Support Techniques
Wound care (Stoma, bedsores, burns)
Medication Management
HIV Testing Proficiency
COVID-19 Rapid Testing
Dementia Management
IV Canula Insertion
Wound care
Emergency response
Nursing staff leadership
Nebulization set up
Vaccine administration
ADL assistance
Phlebotomy abilities
Removing sutures
Seizure Management
Insulin medication assistance
Extra Skills
- Dementia Care
- Safe Male Circumcision scrubbing
- Naso-gastric tube insertion
- Adult and Pediatric Gastric Aspiration
- Palliative Care
Core Roles
- Good communication skills in English
- Basic Life Support trained
- Wound care (Stoma, bedsores, burns)
- Medication Dispensing and Pain management
- Administration of blood and blood products
- Obtaining blood from central venous line
- IV Therapy
- Care of drains/tubes (i.e. hemovac, chest drainage)
- Providing for safe patient environment
- Patient rights advocacy
- Collaboration
- Problem-solving
Certification
Isoniazid Preventive Therapy
music and football
I like soulful RnB
My favorite football team is Orlando Pirates
Timeline
Principal Registered Nurse
Letlhakane Primary Hospital
03.2021 - Current
HIV Screening and Rapid Testing
03-2021
Covid-19 Rapid Testing
03-2021
Sexually Transmitted Infections
02-2016
Waste Management
03-2012
Wound Care
02-2010
Paediatric ARV Therapy
05-2009
Intergrated Management of Childhood Illnesses
10-2007
Isoniazid Preventive Therapy
04-2006
Registered Nurse
Deborah Retief Memorial Hospital
11.2003 - 01.2011
Diploma in General Nursing - Nursing
Francistown Institute of Health Sciences