Anna Vavasour
Christchurch,CAN
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Practice Nurse
Civic Health
03.2019 - 04.2020
- Maintained a clean and safe environment, adhering to infection control protocols and ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Utilized electronic health records systems effectively for accurate data entry, retrieval, and communication among healthcare team members.
- Participated in professional development activities to stay current on best practices in nursing care delivery methods.
- Educated patients about prescribed medications'' proper use and potential side effects for increased adherence rates and safety measures taken into account.
- Conducted regular audits of medical supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate stock levels for uninterrupted patient care delivery.
- Conducted immunization clinics, contributing to improved community health outcomes through disease prevention efforts.
- Maintained constant communication with physician and other members of care team.
- Promoted continuity of care with thorough documentation of medical histories, vital signs, observations, interventions, and results.
- Provided compassionate support to patients during medical procedures, alleviating anxiety and discomfort.
- Served as a trusted resource to patients and families, addressing concerns and answering questions related to their healthcare journey.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive health education and promoting preventive care.
- Optimized patient flow within the practice by coordinating room assignments and managing waitlists efficiently.
- Delivered high-quality patient care with strong attention to detail in administering medications, treatments, and wound care.
- Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, providers regarding treatment options leading to informed decisionmaking.
- Prepared and sanitized rooms before surgical procedures and assisted surgeons during operations with medical equipment.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Nelson Marlborough District Health Board
12.2008 - 04.2011
- Educated children about their medical conditions in age-appropriate language, empowering them to take an active role in managing their health.
- Administered vaccinations and medications accurately, ensuring optimal treatment efficacy and patient safety.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks and efficiently delegating responsibilities, ensuring all patients received timely care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to quickly respond to emergency situations, stabilizing patients until further medical assistance arrived.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and confidence in the nursing team''s abilities.
- Delivered high-quality patient care consistently, adhering to unit protocols and hospital policies while maintaining a professional demeanor under pressure.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate and empathetic communication with children and families.
- Monitored vital signs closely during procedures or treatments, intervening swiftly when necessary to maintain patient stability.
- Participated in ongoing professional development to stay abreast of the latest advances in pediatric nursing practices.
- Conducted thorough physical assessments to identify potential health concerns before they escalated into more serious conditions.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to optimize patient care quality and effectiveness.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing individualized care plans tailored to the needs of pediatric patients.
- Interacted with child welfare personnel and social workers in cases involving concerns about overall well-being.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Staff Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Auckland District Health Board
09.2007 - 12.2008
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
Education
Bachelor Of Health Sciences - Nursing Administration
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, AUK09.2007
Skills
- Health Promotion Strategies
- Infection control measures
- Immunization Administration
- Mental Health Support
- Time management mastery
- Pediatric nursing care
- Diabetes management
- Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
- Smoking Cessation Counseling
- Wound care expertise
- Chronic Disease Management
- Weight management guidance
- Geriatric nursing care
- Vaccination schedule knowledge
- Medication and IV administration
- Compassion and Empathy
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Direct Patient Care
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Relationship Building
- Team Coordination
- Wound Care
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Licensed RN
- Emotional awareness
- Medication Administration
- Taking vitals
- Maintaining privacy
- Vaccine administration
- Lab result interpretation
- Patient Assessment
- Health screening
- Family Education
- Administering immunizations
- Medical Records Management
Timeline
Practice Nurse
Civic Health
03.2019 - 04.2020
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Nelson Marlborough District Health Board
12.2008 - 04.2011
Staff Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Auckland District Health Board
09.2007 - 12.2008
Bachelor Of Health Sciences - Nursing Administration
Auckland University of Technology
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