Susana Veikoso
MUsselburgh ,Dunedin
Summary
Driven nursing professional with some experience in care environments. Talented at conducting patient assessments, developing individualized care plans and implementing prescribed orders. Successful at delivering high-quality patient care to advance recovery goals and improve overall health.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Enrolled Nurse
Healthvision Home & Community Healthcare
Dunedin Central , Dunedin
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Supported families during times of illness or injury by providing emotional support and assistance with decision making processes.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives in order to improve patient outcomes.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and disease prevention.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Support Worker
Access Community Health
South Dunedin , Dunedin
07.2019 - 07.2023
- Provided emotional and practical support to vulnerable adults.
- Organised leisure activities for clients in the community.
- Accompanied clients to medical appointments and assisted them with their daily needs.
- Assisted clients with personal care, such as showering and dressing.
- Helped clients develop independent living skills, such as budgeting, cooking and cleaning.
- Monitored client wellbeing and reported any changes or concerns to relevant staff members.
- Developed positive relationships with service users and maintained professional boundaries at all times.
- Reported any incidents or accidents in accordance with company policy and procedure.
- Administered medication according to company guidelines whilst monitoring its effectiveness.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress using computer systems or paper files in line with data protection regulations.
- Actively encouraged service users to make decisions about their own lives where appropriate.
- Managed challenging behaviour from clients in a calm manner by utilising de-escalation techniques.
- Supported clients' social, physical and emotional needs to help integrate into local community.
- Tracked client behaviors, daily activities, new skills, and notable incidents for documentation purposes.
- Drove and accompanied clients to appointments, shopping and special events for safety and companionship.
- Helped clients develop coping mechanisms, technical abilities and job skills.
- Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
- Referred involved parties to needed community resources.
Education
Nursing
Otago Polytechnic
Dunedin 07-2023
Foundation Studies
University of Otago
Dunedin, NZ06-2014
Certificate in Pre-Entry Bachelor of Nursing
Southern Institute of Technology
Invercargill, NZ07-2012
High School Diploma -
Mahatma Gandhi Memorial High School
Suva, Fiji Islands 12-2007
Skills
- Social Perceptiveness
- First Aid/CPR
- Relationship Building
- Organization and Time Management
- Leadership
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Research
- Training & Development
- Decision-Making
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Verbal Communication
- Dependable and Responsible
- Recordkeeping
- Communication
- Remote Office Availability
Accomplishments
- Awarded Leadership Skills Award from Nursing Council at the end of study - Diploma in Enrolled Nursing Program.
Timeline
Enrolled Nurse
Healthvision Home & Community Healthcare
09.2023 - 09.2024
Support Worker
Access Community Health
07.2019 - 07.2023
Nursing
Otago Polytechnic
Foundation Studies
University of Otago
Certificate in Pre-Entry Bachelor of Nursing
Southern Institute of Technology
High School Diploma -
Mahatma Gandhi Memorial High School
Similar Profiles
Elizabeth Moran, Registered NurseElizabeth Moran, Registered Nurse
Hospice RN Case Manager at Home Healthcare, Hospice & Community ServicesHospice RN Case Manager at Home Healthcare, Hospice & Community Services
Shivani NarulaShivani Narula
Community Support Worker at HealthVisionCommunity Support Worker at HealthVision
IOANA TONGA VAKAIOANA TONGA VAKA
Community Support Worker at HealthvisionCommunity Support Worker at Healthvision