Tjukutji Johanna Buthane
Staff Nurse
Polokwane
Summary
Dedicated Staff Nurse with extensive experience at DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH and LIMPOPO MEDICLINIC, excelling in patient education and chronic disease management. Leveraged expertise in medication and IV administration alongside empathetic patient care, significantly enhancing patient wellbeing. Proven track record in implementing care plans that improve patient outcomes, demonstrating exceptional patient safety and family education skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
STAFF NURSE
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
09.2015 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Staff Nurse
LIMPOPO MEDICLINIC
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
ASSISTANT NURSE
ONS STUISTE
01.2008 - 02.2009
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Education
ENROLLED NURSING - NURSING
ITHEMBA NURSING ACADEMY
PRETPRIA, SOUTH AFRICA 04.2001 -
Skills
Patient Education
Care Planning
Medication and IV administration
Patient Safety
Family Education
Chronic Disease Management
Timeline
STAFF NURSE
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
09.2015 - Current
Staff Nurse
LIMPOPO MEDICLINIC
01.2010 - 01.2012
ASSISTANT NURSE
ONS STUISTE
01.2008 - 02.2009
ENROLLED NURSING - NURSING
ITHEMBA NURSING ACADEMY
04.2001 -
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