Alvi Idicula

• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients in emergency settings, often working independently or collaboratively with physicians, ordering and interpreting tests, prescribing medications, and providing patient and family education.
• Showcases commitment to safe, accountable practices in alignment with cultural safety.
• Engages health consumers to foster full partnership in decision-making and active participation in care.
• Partners strategically to improve health outcomes for health consumers and population groups.
• Evaluates scientific literature and disseminates new knowledge through discussions, presentations, publications, and best-practice guideline development.

• Contributed educational and clinical expertise to enhance training courses for nursing students at the postgraduate level.
• Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles among students.

• Evaluate, coordinate investigations, and manage treatment for clients with minor illnesses alongside a physician to deliver evidence-based healthcare, minimizing wait times in the Emergency Department.
• Coached peers in reflective practice and critical thinking techniques, fostering opportunistic learning and skill development.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge and shared best practice evidence with colleagues, providing various quality improvement initiatives to ensure effective client care delivery.

• Registered nurse proficient in assessment, identifying deteriorating patients, and escalating care accordingly.
• Served as resource personnel to empower colleagues in managing complex patients and facilitating learning opportunities.
• Advocated for patient health outcomes, ensuring safe discharge with appropriate support for independence.
• Participated in national and regional conferences, disseminating key points and trends to enhance professional knowledge.
• Conducted workshops and seminars for staff development across the hospital.

Hospital Coordinator (2012-2018)

• Managing patient flow, dealing with complex situations, resourcing personnel for colleagues, attending cardiac arrests in hospitals, coordinating and managing clients with unexpected health responses, and hospitals in crisis situations.
• Coordinate with the Inpatient and Maternity Unit, and serve as the point of contact for the Duty Manager.
• Hospital fire warden in the event of a fire alarm should coordinate with the departmental team leader and fire personnel.

Point-of-care testing key operator (2014–2017)

• Trained staff on operation of POCT machines, including urinalysis and glucometer.
• Ensured staff competency in appropriate use of POCT machines.
• Reported QC results of POCT machines to Key Operator at Waikato Hospital.

Duty Nurse Manager (2018–2019)

• Coordinated hospital activities after hours to ensure continuous operations.
• Managed crisis response efforts, maintaining safe and quality patient care.
• Oversaw staff management, including redeployment based on situational demands.

• Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
• Developed individualized plans of care based on each patient's needs.