Alisi Tawanakoro
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care.
Experienced Healthcare team member proficient in biological specimen collection, mobility assistance and emergency situation management. Demonstrated strengths in building relationships, prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively. Hardworking and dedicated with a vast experience and knowledge.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant (L4)/ IQN
Radius Care
Mount Wellington, Auckland
09.2023 - Current
- Maintained a clean work environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Helped feed residents who are unable to feed themselves due to disability or illness.
- Assisted in transferring patients from wheelchair or bed using appropriate techniques.
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing.
- Assisted nursing staff in providing basic patient care, such as taking vital signs and administering medications.
- Observed patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and reported any changes to supervisor or nurse on duty.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests in a timely manner.
- Prepared beds and equipment for use by healthcare professionals.
- Assisted with cleaning of rooms between patients; restocked supplies as needed.
- Interacted positively with family members of patients while delivering compassionate care.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning of bedridden patients.
- Checked vital signs regularly including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure.
- Assisted with mobility exercises for immobile patients under direction of physical therapist or nurse.
- Actively participated in team meetings discussing patient cases and best practices. such as 10am huddle with the CNM,RN and HCAs.
- Participated in educational opportunities related to health care assistant duties such as bamboo training and in house training.
- Performed routine tests, such as blood glucose monitoring and weight measurements when delegated by the RN.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples or performing COVID tests on residents according to established procedures.
- Promoted patient comfort by quickly responding to calls and handling diverse needs.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and inform the registered nurse or the clinical manager about the changes.
- Responded to call lights and completed frequent rounds to meet patients' needs.
- Recorded weight and progress notes,work logs in the electronic health records system.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- Performed light cleaning duties by emptying wastebaskets, sweeping, mopping and sanitizing surfaces.
- Used hospital-approved devices and techniques to transport and lift patients.
- Conducted patient health checks and communicated observations of patients' conditions to medical staff.
- Monitored, maintained, and calibrated medical equipment daily.
- Implemented creative activities to emotionally support patients throughout medical treatment.
- Monitored individuals to identify and address specific care needs.
- Communicated changes in patient conditions and other unit concerns to multidisciplinary team.
- Counseled patients on pain management, treatment procedures and physician instructions.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
Shift Lead
Radius Care
New Plymouth, New Plymouth
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times.
- Communicated changes in patient conditions and other unit concerns to multidisciplinary team.
- Performed basic clinical tasks such as taking vital signs, height and weight measurements and blood glucose tests.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Interacted with patients in a compassionate manner to ensure their comfort during procedures or examinations.
- Participated in training sessions regarding new policies, procedures, equipment usage.
- Responded to call lights and completed frequent rounds to meet patients' needs.
- Provided emotional support to family members who were dealing with illness or death of loved ones.
- Recorded vital signs, weight and patient information in electronic health records system.
- Conducted patient health checks and communicated observations of patients' conditions to medical staff.
- Greeted patients, answered questions and scheduled appointments.
- Assisted nurses with collecting specimens from patients for laboratory testing.
- Monitored, maintained, and calibrated medical equipment daily.
- Assisted in the administration of medication under the supervision of a nurse or physician.
- Updated electronic medical records systems with pertinent information regarding patient visits.
- Implemented creative activities to emotionally support patients throughout medical treatment.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- Organised medical supplies and equipment for use in the clinic or hospital setting.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
Registered Nurse,
Ministry of Health
Ebeye, Majuro
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Hired as a Covid 19 Quarantine nurse based at the Kwajelein Quarantine center that is looked after by the USAKGA generally which is the US Military base. The Marshallese repatriates were on isolation for 14 days whereby they were daily monitored and observed. Covid tests (Nasopharyngeal) were conducted whereby repatriates are educated on the importance of isolation , provided psycho social wellbeing.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Deployed to outer islands to conduct outreaches and relieve the nurse in the health center.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Registered Nurse Practitioner
Ministry of Health
Nasinu, Suva
06.2020 - 11.2021
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system (PATIS)
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses by reviewing patients on daily, weekly on monthly basis depending on the nature of the condition.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses in Wellness clinics for NCD and promote reproductive health and maternal child health for adolescents, child bearing age women and parents.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures for eg conducting circumcision.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Registered Nurse
Ministry of Health
Nasinu, Suva
09.2004 - 11.2021
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Fiji National University
Fiji12-2022
Post Graduate Diploma in Nurse Practitioner - Nursing Practice
Fiji National University
Fiji12-2021
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Fiji School Of Nursing
Fiji09-2007
Skills
- Patient Education
- ADL Support
- Supply Restocking
- Patient Safety
- Feeding Assistance
- Confidentiality
- Patient Care
- Blood Pressure Measurement
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Compassionate Care
- Mobility Support
- Elderly Care
- Infection Control
- Basic Life Support
- Tracheostomy Care
Timeline
Health Care Assistant (L4)/ IQN
Radius Care
09.2023 - Current
Shift Lead
Radius Care
04.2022 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse,
Ministry of Health
11.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse Practitioner
Ministry of Health
06.2020 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse
Ministry of Health
09.2004 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Fiji National University
Post Graduate Diploma in Nurse Practitioner - Nursing Practice
Fiji National University
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Fiji School Of Nursing
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