Alisi Kinikinilau
Auckland,Otahuhu
Summary
Registered Nurse with experience in Mental Health at Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, excelling in patient advocacy and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven expertise in crisis intervention and patient assessment, successfully enhancing care plans and improving patient outcomes. Committed to fostering independence and providing emotional support, while maintaining compliance with best practices in healthcare.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Te Whatu Ora , Health New Zealand
Otahuhu, Auckland
01.2019 - Current
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Support Worker
Rescare Home trust
Flat Bush/ Weymouth, Auckland
06.2016 - 12.2018
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care and progress.
- Assisted clients in developing individualized treatment plans and goals.
- Helped clients deal with substance abuse, mental illness and other concerns by delivering personalized counseling support.
- Monitored and educated clients on medication usage, symptoms and side effects.
- Attended training seminars related to mental health topics such as trauma-informed care, substance abuse.
- Promoted independence by assisting and supervising clients while completing daily living activities.
- Provided transportation assistance for clients who needed help getting to appointments or other necessary locations.
- Implemented behavioral management plans to address challenging behaviors.
- Provided mental health support services to members and families.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences in Advance Nursing - Mental Health Nursing
University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ12-2024
Post-Graduate Certificate - Mental Health Nursing
University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ11-2019
Bachelor of Nursing -
Manukau Institute of Technology
Auckland, NZ11-2017
Skills
- De-escalation techniques
- Crisis intervention
- Suicide risk assessment
- Assessment techniques
- Excellent communication
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient assessment
- Team building
Languages
English
Professional
Tonga
Limited
Certification
- Hold a current New Zealand annual Practicing Certificate (APC), which expires in December 2025
Accomplishments
- Recipient and winner of the Le VA scholarship, 'Futures That Work: Pacific and Mental Health and Addictions' 2024 & 2023
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Te Whatu Ora , Health New Zealand
01.2019 - Current
Support Worker
Rescare Home trust
06.2016 - 12.2018
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences in Advance Nursing - Mental Health Nursing
University of Auckland
Post-Graduate Certificate - Mental Health Nursing
University of Auckland
Bachelor of Nursing -
Manukau Institute of Technology
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