Ansu Anna Samuel
Palmerston North
Summary
I am a caring, compassionate and responsible Registered nursel with a strong commitment to providing quality and person centred care to clients/ patients with maximum respect and dignity. I am an effective team player and can adapt to flexible work schedules whilst maintaining good interpersonal skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse-Aged Care
KIMS Hospital
2020.01 - 2022.10
- Delivered outstanding and high quality care to residents with various diagnoses following the 8 aged care standards.
- Administered medications, including schedule 8 & 4 medications and treatment to residents and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Demonstrated a positive leadership style with , residents, families and the multidisciplinary team.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Provided clinical guidance and coordinated the care team
- Developed, demonstrated and maintained a positive resident/family and team relationship.
- Created and reviewed care plans and actioned issues of concerns for individual residents
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all residents interactions and interventions.
- Observed and reported resident's conditions, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each resident and connected to optimal providers and care.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
National Hospital
2016.10 - 2017.12
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
- Utilized various behavioral strategies to promote adherence to care plans, adoption of healthy behaviors and engagement in self-care.
- Completed wound dressing
- Managed caseload of 30 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
Outpatient Surgery Registered Nurse
Prima Care Speciality Clinic
2015.07 - 2016.10
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over ten patients daily.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Improved overall patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality care and fostering strong relationships with patients and their families.
Registered Nurse
Kattanam Medical Centre
2011.06 - 2014.03
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Registered Nurse Aged Care
Parsee General Hospital
2009.04 - 2011.05
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Delivered outstanding and high quality care to residents with various diagnoses following the 8 aged care standards.
- Administered medications, including schedule 8 & 4 medications and treatment to residents and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Demonstrated a positive leadership style with , residents, families and the multidisciplinary team.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Provided clinical guidance and coordinated the care team
- Developed, demonstrated and maintained a positive resident/family and team relationship.
- Created and reviewed care plans and actioned issues of concerns for individual residents
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all residents interactions and interventions.
- Observed and reported resident's conditions, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each resident and connected to optimal providers and care.
Education
CAP - Nursing
Lonsdale Education Centre
New Zealand04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Bangalore03.2009
Skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Setting Up Referrals
- Sound ACFI knowledge/documentation
- Indirect Patient Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Preventative Health
- Personal Care Needs
- Wound care and management
- Nursing staff support
- Nursing care plans
- Care summaries
- Clinical care
- Palliative care
Accomplishments
- Lonsdale Total Care Centre: 05/04/2024- 24/04/2024
Additional Information
Registered Nurse-division 1 (AHPRA)
Ausmed Passport: Elderly Care
Police Clearance India and International Driver's License
Timeline
Registered Nurse-Aged Care
KIMS Hospital
2020.01 - 2022.10
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
National Hospital
2016.10 - 2017.12
Outpatient Surgery Registered Nurse
Prima Care Speciality Clinic
2015.07 - 2016.10
Registered Nurse
Kattanam Medical Centre
2011.06 - 2014.03
Registered Nurse Aged Care
Parsee General Hospital
2009.04 - 2011.05
CAP - Nursing
Lonsdale Education Centre
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
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