Mabohlokoa Polisane Mohlotsane
Maseru,Lesotho
Summary
Motivated nurse with 10+ years of experience providing quality care in fast-paced settings. Plans and coordinates staff and resources to meet high-volume patient needs. Quick thinking and adaptable to evolving business and service user requirements.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Nursing officer
Queen Mamohato Memorial Hospital
Maseru, Lesotho
2023.11 - Current
- Used outstanding planning and prioritization abilities to safely care for patients.
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
- Mentored student and junior nurses, building confidence and competence to ensure outstanding patient provisions.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
- Prioritized health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex surgeries.
- Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximizing data accuracy.
- Generated detailed and comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with clinical teams.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Supported patients with critical conditions, planning and implementing targeted strategies for optimal recovery outcomes.
- Liaised with senior physicians to plan timely, successful patient discharges.
- Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Trained and mentored junior team members, strengthening high-functioning, efficient clinical teamwork.
- Ordered, dispensed and administered prescribed medications and medical products.
- Conducted informative handovers at shift end through concise and accurate reporting and communication.
- Adapted nursing practices to meet changing demands of high-pressure and challenging environments.
- Followed LNC procedures and protocols to safely prepare drips and transfusions.
- Assisted patients with mobility and ambulation throughout facility.
- Demonstrated confident decision making and organization working in multidisciplinary and tri-service teams.
- Mentored and provided clinical onboarding for nursing personnel and medical assistants.
- Prepared quarterly patient care assessments and made appropriate recommendations.
- Facilitated efficient ward operations by maintaining stock control, promptly re-ordering low-stock medication and supplies.
- Collected biological samples and sent to laboratory for testing.
- Administered scheduled oral and IV medications and therapies, overseeing pain management plans.
- Liaised with physicians and care team personnel to promote continuity of care.
General nurse
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital, Medical & Surgical
Maseru, Lesotho
2020.06 - 2023.09
- Supported patients with critical conditions, planning and implementing targeted strategies for optimal recovery outcomes.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Generated detailed and comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with clinical teams.
- Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.
Nursing Sister
Motete Health Clinic
Maseru, Lesotho
2013.06 - 2020.04
- Built and maintained excellent rapport with patients and loved ones.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Maintained comprehensive patient care plans and monitored implementation of physicians' orders.
- Determined and implemented nursing standards and structures for better patient care practices.
- Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals.
- Performed patient evaluations and developed care plans in alignment with needs.
- Documented and evaluated effectiveness of care plans and interventions.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Led staff to improve patient care through valuable coaching, teaching and mentoring.
- Identified areas in need of clinical improvement and implemented process changes to accommodate.
- Provided excellent care with focus on patient safety, comfort and dignity.
- Recognised and managed workplace risks, immediately determining best methods for resolution.
Nursing sister
Qoaling Filter Clinic
Maseru, Lesotho
2012.09 - 2013.05
- Built and maintained excellent rapport with patients and loved ones.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Led staff to improve patient care through valuable coaching, teaching and mentoring.
- Monitored delivery of patient care for entire unit, including implementation of care plans.
- Documented and evaluated effectiveness of care plans and interventions.
- Identified areas in need of clinical improvement and implemented process changes to accommodate.
- Provided excellent care with focus on patient safety, comfort and dignity.
- Maintained comprehensive patient care plans and monitored implementation of physicians' orders.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Public Health
University of South Africa
Republic of South Africa 2019.01 - 2021.11
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Africa
Republic of South Africa 2015.01 - 2017.11
Diploma - Midwifery
Maluti College of Nursing
Lesotho 2011.06 - 2012.07
Diploma - General Nursing
Maluti College of Nursing
Lesotho 2008.06 - 2011.07
Skills
- Patient relations
- Quality assurance controls
- Flexible and cooperative in fulfilling roles
- Good communication skills
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Nursing officer
Queen Mamohato Memorial Hospital
2023.11 - Current
General nurse
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital, Medical & Surgical
2020.06 - 2023.09
Diploma of Higher Education - Public Health
University of South Africa
2019.01 - 2021.11
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Africa
2015.01 - 2017.11
Nursing Sister
Motete Health Clinic
2013.06 - 2020.04
Nursing sister
Qoaling Filter Clinic
2012.09 - 2013.05
Diploma - Midwifery
Maluti College of Nursing
2011.06 - 2012.07
Diploma - General Nursing
Maluti College of Nursing
2008.06 - 2011.07