Ana Da Silva
Waikanae,WGN
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Wellington Oral Surgery, excelling in patient care and recovery management. Expert in medication and IV administration, coupled with exceptional critical thinking abilities to ensure high-quality patient assessments. Known for enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate, holistic care, significantly improving recovery outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Wellington Oral Surgery
06.2024 - Current
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and recovery management.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Registered Nurse
Max Facs Limited
01.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Dental Assistant
Otago University
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Massey University
Wellington, NZ11-2023
Certificate in Dental Assisting -
New Zealand Dental Association
Auckland, NZ01-2018
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
Certification
- Monitoring the Sedated Patient
- Controlled Target Infusion sedation
- Certificate in Health and Wellbeing
- Certificate in Sterilisation Technology
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- First Aid Certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Wellington Oral Surgery
06.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Max Facs Limited
01.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant
Otago University
01.2020 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Nursing -
Massey University
Certificate in Dental Assisting -
New Zealand Dental Association
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