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Turkie N. Ellis

Turkie N. Ellis

Windhoek

Summary

Accomplished nursing leader with expertise in operations management and coaching, formerly at Paramount Healthcare Centre. Enhanced patient care and satisfaction by implementing evidence-based practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Proven track record in regulatory compliance and staff development.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Nursing Services Manager

Paramount Healthcare Centre
09.2024 - Current
  • Develop strong relationships with patients, families and multidisciplinary team of medical experts to effective and holistic patient care.
  • Improve patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
  • Facilitate open lines of communication between staff, families, and patients by holding regular meetings and ensuring clear documentation in patient records.
  • Ensure infection control efforts within the unit, resulting in lowered infection rates among patients under our care.
  • Maintain regulatory compliance by staying up-to-date with changing industry standards and ensuring staff adherence to policies and procedures.
  • Enhance staff performance through regular evaluations, feedback, and tailored coaching sessions.
  • Achieve high patient satisfaction scores through exceptional leadership in patient-centered care initiatives.
  • Develop and implement effective nurse scheduling to optimize staffing levels and minimize overtime costs.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement by leading team training sessions on new technologies and best practices in nursing management.
  • Implement timely discharge planning strategies that reduced length of stay without compromising patient care quality or safety.
  • Serve as a key liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and administration, fostering collaboration across all stakeholders.
  • Delegate responsibilities effectively amongst team members according to individual strengths and areas of expertise which allowed for smooth transitions during shift changes and increased overall productivity.
  • Champion quality improvement projects that led to enhanced clinical outcomes and increased efficiency in nursing processes.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and streamline communication between departments.
  • Promote a positive work environment by addressing staff concerns promptly and providing resources for professional development opportunities.
  • Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
  • Supervise, direct, and motivate high-quality performance from nursing staff.
  • Manage staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
  • Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Establish and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
  • Manage 10 nurses and nursing activities in 28 bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
  • Promote professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
  • Coordinate and implement in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
  • Evaluat skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
  • Work as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
  • Establish and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
  • Recruit, hire and train all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
  • Communicate with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
  • Liaise with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
  • Conduct routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
  • Order pharmacy supplies and keep check on inventory levels.
  • Monitor and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both patients and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
  • Discussed medical histories with patients to provide most effective medical advice.
  • Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
  • Reduced employee turnover by creating a positive work environment with clear communication channels, regular feedback sessions, and opportunities for professional development.

Registered Nurse

Paramount Healthcare Centre
01.2023 - 09.2024
  • Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administer medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhance patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Prevent the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Provide support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Advise patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Contribut to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
  • Educate family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Document treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Radiation Monitoring Technician

Langer-Heinrich Uranium Mine
09.2011 - 06.2019
  • Enhance workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and maintenance of radiation protection equipment.
  • Facilitate transportation of final product for storage and shipment.
  • Conduct routine surveys to monitor radiation levels, ensuring adherence to established limits and guidelines.
  • Collaborat closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the safe operation of radioactive materials handling processes.
  • Support the implementation of effective dose reduction strategies through consistent evaluation and feedback on operational practices.
  • Prevent contamination incidents by establishing rigorous decontamination procedures for personnel, tools, and equipment following exposure to radioactive materials.
  • Ensure accurate data collection during radiological surveys, utilizing sophisticated detection instruments and measurement techniques.
  • Play a vital role in maintaining a safe work environment by promptly addressing employee concerns or questions related to radiation protection practices.
  • Support the development of radiation protection policies and procedures by actively participating in relevant committee meetings and working groups.
  • Mitigate potential hazards with thorough risk assessments and timely corrective actions.
  • Reduce radiation exposure by implementing strict safety protocols and monitoring procedures.
  • Promote a culture of safety awareness through regular communication with team members regarding best practices in radiation protection techniques.
  • Improve overall radiological safety, delivering comprehensive training sessions for staff members.
  • Maintain a well-organized inventory system for all radiation sources, minimizing the risk of unauthorized access or loss of control over these materials.
  • Gather and test samples to monitor results.
  • Train employees on exposure minimizing techniques to improve procedures and reduce amount of radiation delivered to patient and operator.
  • Alert supervisors when exposures or area radiation levels approach permissible limits.
  • Collect air, water and gas samples to determine levels of radioactive contamination.
  • Inform supervisors when individual exposures or area radiation levels approached maximum permissible limits.
  • Calibrate and maintained chemical instrumentation sensing elements and sampling system equipment.
  • Monitor personnel using dosimeters to determine amount and intensity of radiation exposure.
  • Utilize plant contamination readings to calculate safe radiation exposure times for personnel.
  • Brief workers on radiation levels in work areas and required precautions.
  • Calculate and prescribe safe radiation exposure times for employees using plant contamination readings and informed workers on radiation levels in specific areas.

Geotechnical Teamleader

Langer-Heinrich Uranium Mine
04.2009 - 04.2011
  • Ensure safe excavation practices by performing subsurface utility engineering investigations before construction activities began.
  • Assist in the development of geotechnical specifications, ensuring that all project requirements were met and adhered to by contractors.
  • Conduct soil, rock, and groundwater sampling to ensure proper foundation design and stability.
  • Keep equipment running correctly by expertly diagnosing malfunctions and completing repairs.
  • Collect geological data with specialized equipment.
  • Prepare detailed reports outlining sampling and testing activities and made recommendations for drilling based on available information.
  • Operate testing equipment correctly to consistently obtain accurate results.
  • Oversee work of field personnel collecting geological samples.
  • Prepare sketches, geological maps and cross-sections.
  • Import, export and convert data to meet individual project requirements.
  • Conduct environmental impact assessments for projects to identify potential risks to subsurface materials.
  • Operate and adjusted equipment or apparatus used to obtain geological data.
  • Participated in required hazardous waste operations, safety and compliance training.

Switchboard Operator / Customer Service

Motor Vehicle Accident Fund
01.2007 - 03.2009
  • Assist customers with inquiries, issues and concerns by providing relevant information a language they understand.
  • Connect callers with appropriate professional, department, or business.
  • Streamline administrative tasks such as message-taking and appointment scheduling for increased productivity across multiple departments.
  • Manage high volume of calls during peak hours, maintaining composure under pressure while efficiently handling each caller''s needs.
  • Deliver excellent customer service through active listening skills and empathetic problem-solving approaches with callers'' concerns or complaints.
  • Strengthen company reputation by upholding confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information during call transfers.
  • Contribute to positive workplace culture by fostering a collaborative environment and assisting colleagues when needed.
  • Update company directory regularly, ensuring accurate contact information for all employees and departments.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Nursing Sc. (Clinical) Honors

University of Namibia
Windhoek, Namibia
01-2019

Certificate - Occupational Health And Safety

University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa
04-2016

Certificate - Radiation Protection Officer

The Uranium Institute - Chamber of Mines
Swakopmund, Namibia
07-2012

High School Diploma -

Okahandja Secondary School
Okahandja, Namibia
12-2001

Skills

  • Operations management
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Data management
  • Financial controls
  • Task delegation
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Reliable and responsible
  • Analytical thinking
  • Regulations compliance
  • Customer service management
  • Employee training and development
  • Workplace safety
  • Goal oriented
  • Policy and procedure enforcement

Additional Information

References:


1. Ms. Aletta van der Merwe

Paramount Healthcare Centre

Mobile no.: +264 813376295


2. Dr. Olivia Emvula

UNAM

Tel. no.: +264 61 206 3407

Mobile no.: +264 81 274 8226

Email: oemvula@unam.na

3. Mr. Ian Marshman

Senior Radiation Specialist RSO

Langer Heinrich Uranium

Mobile no.: +61 402 797 120

Email: imarshman@ozemail.com.au


4. Ms. Sabina Shivolo

Human Resources

Langer Heinrich Uranium

Mobile no.: +264 81 345 6508

Email:sabinatangiy@gmail.com


5. Ms. Fiindje Imalwa

MVA Fund

Mobile no.: +264 81 253 9380

Email: fiindje@mvafund.com.na


6. Mr. Ricardo Amunjera

Geotechnical Supervisor

Langer Heinrich Uranium

Mobile no.: +264 81 61951930

Email: Ricardo@theflowvingroup.com

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Oshiwambo
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Otjiherero
Upper intermediate (B2)

Timeline

Assistant Nursing Services Manager

Paramount Healthcare Centre
09.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Paramount Healthcare Centre
01.2023 - 09.2024

Radiation Monitoring Technician

Langer-Heinrich Uranium Mine
09.2011 - 06.2019

Geotechnical Teamleader

Langer-Heinrich Uranium Mine
04.2009 - 04.2011

Switchboard Operator / Customer Service

Motor Vehicle Accident Fund
01.2007 - 03.2009

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Nursing Sc. (Clinical) Honors

University of Namibia

Certificate - Occupational Health And Safety

University of Cape Town

Certificate - Radiation Protection Officer

The Uranium Institute - Chamber of Mines

High School Diploma -

Okahandja Secondary School

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