Tshepho Ontiretse
Kang
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) 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
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
PRINCIPAL REGISTERED NURSE
KANYE DHMT
04.2025 - Current
- Prescribe and administer medications safely according to established guidelines, while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Equip patients with the tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Evaluate patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Use first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care, and enact prescribed treatment strategies.
- Observe and document patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Prevent the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols, and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhance patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians, and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Educate family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicate with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies.
Principal Registered Nurse (HOD)
Ministry of Health - (Kgalagadi North DHMT) Kang Clinic
07.2014 - 04.2025
- Leading my department/team in ensuring that Batswana in Kgalagadi North have excellent health services.
- Administering medications daily to patients, and monitoring them for side effects and reactions.
- Prescribing assistive medical devices and related treatments.
- Recording patient vital signs and medical information.
- Ordering medical diagnostic and clinical tests.
- Monitoring, reporting, and recording symptoms or changes in patient conditions.
- Prepare patient care assessments, and make appropriate recommendations.
- Assessing, implementing, planning, or evaluating patient nursing care plans by working with healthcare team members.
- Worked as the STI focal person.
Senior Registered Nurse-HEAD OF FACILITY
Ministry of Health-Kweneng/Kgalagadi North DHMT-Tsetseng Health Post
02.2009 - 06.2014
- Observing and recording patients' behavior.
- Coordinating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to create and evaluate customized care plans.
- In order to provide emotional and psychological support to the patients and their families, create a harmonious environment.
- Diagnosing the disease by analyzing the patient's symptoms and taking the required actions for their recovery.
- Maintaining reports of patients' medical histories and monitoring changes in their condition.
- Carrying out the requisite treatments and medications.
- Community health care.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication and teamwork among staff members.
- Leading a multifaceted team to achieve the goals and mission of the Ministry.
- Promoting teamwork, reliability, and a conducive environment among co-workers.
Registered Nurse
Kweneng DHMT-Gabane Clinic and Health Post
09.2007 - 02.2009
- Changing the patient's medication as indicated by their conditions and responses.
- Adhering to the protocols, norms, rules, and regulations in order to maintain complete medical records.
- Maintaining a hygienic and safe working environment in compliance with healthcare procedures.
- Providing instant care during medical emergencies, such as car accidents, burns, heart attacks, and strokes.
- Discussing treatment with pharmacists and physicians in critical cases.
- Providing necessary guidance on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Keeping an eye on each and every aspect of patient care, which includes physical activity, plus a proper diet.
Education
High School Diploma -
Institute of Health Sciences
Serowe 04.2001 -
Botswana General Certificate - Secondary Education
Lotsane Senior Secondary School
11-2003
Skills
- A clear understanding of management skills
- Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Familiar with customer relationship management systems
- Quick response to customer complaints, requests and comments
CAREER DEVELOPMEMNT
- HIV RAPID TESTING-2009-PALAPYE
- PILLIATIVE CARE-2008-MOLEPOLOLE
- KITSO BASIC TRAINING-2009-GABORONE
- ARV DISPENSING -2009-GABORONE
- STI MANAGEMENT-TOT- 2016-GABORONE
- PMTCT -2010-LETLHAKENG
- DHIS2 -2016-GABORONE
- DATA QUALITY MANAGEMENT -2016-GABORONE
- TB MANAGEMENT -2011-MOLEPOLOLE
- FAMILY PLANNING 2013- KANG
- GASTRIC ASPIRATE -2014-KANG
- CRYOTHERAPY-2018-GABORONE
- NON TROPICAL DISEASE MANAGENENT-TOT-2021-FRANCISTOWN
- KEY POPULATION MANAGEMENT AND RIGHTS-2021-LOBATSE
- COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS MENTOR AND PRIMARY HEALTH CARE REVITILIZATION-2022-GABORONE
- ICOPE-INTERGRATED CARE FOR THE OLDER PEOPLE-2023-GABORONE
References
K., Pego, Nursing Superintendent, +267 71501668, Kang Clinic, Kang, Botswana
Accomplishments
- Revitalized the Kang Men Sector Committee which is aimed at contributing towards the reduction of HIV/AIDS, Gender Based Violence and mitigate the impact of social ills amongst men in Kang
- Identification /participated in key population Hotspot mapping which improved service delivery to key populations in the district and community acceptance and appreciation of key populations.
- Participated in the STI MICROBIAL SURVEY
Awards
HIV SELF TESTING AND PARTNER: 2023, HIV RAPID TESTING-2009-PALAPYE, PILLIATIVE CARE-2008-MOLEPOLOLE, KITSO BASIC TRAINING-2009-GABORONE, ARV DISPENSING -2009-GABORONE, STI MANAGEMENT-TOT- 2016-GABORONE, PMTCT -2010-LETLHAKENG, DHIS2 -2016-GABORONE, DATA QUALITY MANAGEMENT -2016-GABORONE, TB MANAGEMENT -2011-MOLEPOLOLE, FAMILY PLANNING 2013- KANG, GASTRIC ASPIRATE -2014-KANG, CRYOTHERAPY-2018-GABORONE, NON TROPICAL DISEASE MANAGENENT-TOT-2021-FRANCISTOWN, KEY POPULATION MANAGEMENT AND RIGHTS-2021-LOBATSE, COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS MENTOR-2022-GABORONE, PRIMARY HEALTH CARE REVITILIZATION-2022-GABORONE, ICOPE-INTERGRATED CARE FOR THE OLDER PEOPLE-2023-GABORONE
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Botswana since 2007
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
- Highly organized with good planning skills and ability to meet strict deadlines.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with ability to clearly communicate ideas and results to non-technical business people.
- Ability to work under pressure.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Administering medications to patients and monitoring them for side effects and reactions.
- Prescribing assistive medical devices and related treatments.
- Recording patient vital signs and medical information.
- Ordering medical diagnostic and clinical tests.
- Monitoring, reporting, and recording symptoms or changes in patient conditions.
- Administering non-intravenous medications.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
- Personally ambitious and achievement focused.
- Able to tactfully deal with difficult customers.
- Self-motivated individual.
Affiliations
NURSING AND MIDWIVERY COUNCIL OF BOTSWANA
Timeline
PRINCIPAL REGISTERED NURSE
KANYE DHMT
04.2025 - Current
Principal Registered Nurse (HOD)
Ministry of Health - (Kgalagadi North DHMT) Kang Clinic
07.2014 - 04.2025
Senior Registered Nurse-HEAD OF FACILITY
Ministry of Health-Kweneng/Kgalagadi North DHMT-Tsetseng Health Post
02.2009 - 06.2014
Registered Nurse
Kweneng DHMT-Gabane Clinic and Health Post
09.2007 - 02.2009
High School Diploma -
Institute of Health Sciences
04.2001 -
Botswana General Certificate - Secondary Education
Lotsane Senior Secondary School
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