Driven nursing professional with several years of experience in care environments. Talented at conducting patient assessments, developing individualized care plans and implementing prescribed orders. Successful at delivering high-quality patient care to advance recovery goals and improve overall health.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Enrolled Nurse - Mental Health
Kenepuru Hospital Rehabilitation and Community
Porirua
03.2023 - Current
Assisted with rehabilitation and exercise programs and planning
Collaboration with other specialists manage complex patients
E.g
Physio, OT, Speech Therapist
Communication and support with patient and whanau – plans, goals
Giving out medications, ADL'S, Vital Observations, and Blood Glucose Levels for Diabetic Patients
Using mobility equipment
Reporting Care plans, Progress Nursing Notes
Fluid management/Fluid balance
Referral Management
MDT Presentation
The provision of appropriate care to the patient and Whanau and the professional, ethical and legal responsibilities this involves
Completing an ECG – recognizing basic rhythms e.g
NSR, AF
Accurate assessment including Early Warning Score, Risk assessment forms like falls risk, Skin integrity
Wound management
Observe Clinical Device Management skills e.gs
Suction, use of oxygen and air, IVC, PICC, CVL, syringe drivers, chest drains, VAC therapy, humified oxygen (oxygen), BiPAP, sub-cutaneous line, nasogastric tube / feeding, indwelling catheter, stomas, faecal management systems
Health Care Assistant/Support Worker
CCDHB Te Whare Ra Uta (MHAIDS)
Porirua
11.2019 - Current
Client Service | patient interaction skills
Personal Cares and Domestic Assistance
Computer Savvy (Microsoft Office, emails, case notes)
Assist the Registered Nurse in assessing, planning, delivering, and evaluating care to the patients
Communication – report writing, interaction with clients, whanau, and staff
Enrolled Nurse Student (Placement)
Bupa Whitby Rest Home and Hospital
Porirua
10.2022 - 12.2022
Giving out medications for the patients, wound dressing, Vital Observation, and Updating Short term and Long-term care plans
Assessing warning signs and the impact of early-stage dementia
Mental health nurses devote their time to assisting people in their recovery and empowering patients to be more involved and in control of their condition
Building Relationships with Patients, listening to, Reassuring, and Talking to Patients Planning and Assessing Nursing Care Requirements
Arranging support for and giving advice to patients, whanau, and caregivers - writing and updating patient records
Enrolled Nurse Student (Placement)
Summerset Rest Home
Paraparaumu
07.2022 - 09.2022
Helping with regular duties such as washing, getting dressed, and personal care
Communicating with families and other caregivers to update them on the resident's condition
Developing and implementing care plans in collaboration with other healthcare professionals
Ensuring that the rights and dignity of the residents are always respected
Keeping accurate and current records of the resident's care and progress
Educating and supporting residents and their families on aging and healthcare issues
Caregiver
Bupa Rest Home
Whitby, Porirua
01.2017 - 11.2019
Customer Service skills
Health and Safety Awareness
Personal cares and domestic assistance
Communication and Listening Skills - Note taking and reporting
Ability to use the equipment needed for the patients’ needs
Assisting, planning, and evaluating the care to the patients
Support Worker
Access
Porirua
07.2016 - 01.2017
Personal Cares; feeding, un/dressing, showering, personal cares, and grooming of patients
Domestic Assistance; mobility transfers and the use of aids
Professional Development
Plan and organise own work to achieve outcomes when working unsupervised
Fitness to do the job, household management, food prep and medication assistance
Full New Zealand Driver’s License
Health Care Assistant
Longview Presbyterian Rest Home
Tawa
08.2009 - 12.2016
Assist the Registered Nurse in assessing, planning, delivering, and evaluating care to the residents/patients
Ability to interact with residents, colleagues, and whanau in a respective but cheerful manner
Computer Savvy (Microsoft Office and emails) - report writing, navigating in-house systems
Work with multi-disciplinary staff
Reports any changes to the Registered Nurse or Manager
Providing assistance with maintaining restocking, rotating stores, linen, and equipment
Providing medication to patients with the help and support of the Head Nurse
Nursing Aide
Government Hospital
, Philippines
05.2001 - 05.2009
Company Overview: Philippines
Customer Service
Checks vital signs of patients
Reports any changes and developments of the patients to the nurse
Computer Skills
Assisting nurses and patients
Cleaning and making schedules needed for the next day
Philippines
Education
NZ Diploma - Enrolled Nursing
Whitireia Polytechnic
Porirua
10.2024
NZ Certificate - Health & Wellbeing (L3) Health Assistant, Health & Wellbeing (L2)
Bupa Whitby
Whitby
01.2018
Graduate - Midwifery
Las Pinas College
01.2005
Certificate - Nursing Aide
University of Perpetual Help Rizal
01.2001
Skills
Excellent time management skills
Attention to details
Great sense of humour and fun character
Motivated and dedicated
Able to multitask
Enthusiastic and enjoys challenges
Works well in a team setting and independently
Organised and able to prioritise work so deadlines are met
Excellent communication skills and inclusive
Ability to work with a diverse range of people
Computing Skills (MS Office, CCDHB software)
Medication and IV administration
Discharge coordination
Direct Patient Care
Wound Management
Care plan implementation
Referral Generation
Critical Care Nursing
Treatment Planning
Community health
Clinical Quality Improvement
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Clinical Supervision
Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
Training
Whitireia Polytechnic, Porirua, 01/01/22, current, NZ Diploma in Enrolled Nursing
Bupa Whitby, 01/01/18, NZ Certificate in Health & Wellbeing (L3) Health Assistant, NZ Certificate in Health & Wellbeing (L2)
Las Pinas College, 01/01/03, 01/01/05, Graduate of Midwifery
University of Perpetual Help Rizal, 01/01/00, 01/01/01, Certificate Nursing Aide