Aperaamo Soi
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Assistant with experience in providing support to nursing staff and delivering high-quality care to patients. Skilled in performing vital sign checks, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a clean and safe environment for all patients. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and efficient resolution of concerns.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Totara Hospice
Auckland, Auckland
11.2022 - Current
- Assisted with mobility exercises for immobile patients under direction of physical therapist or nurse.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests in a timely manner.
- Prepared beds and equipment for use by healthcare professionals.
- Helped feed residents who are unable to feed themselves due to disability or illness.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning of bedridden patients.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Transported patients to different locations within the facility or to appointments outside the facility.
- Utilized strong organizational skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Assisted in transferring patients from wheelchair or bed using appropriate techniques.
- Participated in educational opportunities related to health care assistant duties.
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing.
- Interacted positively with family members of patients while delivering compassionate care.
- Assisted with cleaning of rooms between patients; restocked supplies as needed.
- Observed patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and reported any changes to supervisor or nurse on duty.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
Registered Nurse
Ministry Of Health
Samoa, Apia
01.2016 - 07.2019
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
National University Of Samoa
Apia, Samoa01-2015
Some College (No Degree) - Science Education
Leulumoega Fou College
Apia, SamoaSkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Relations
- Infection Control
- Caregiver Relations
- Patient Observation
- Supply Restocking
- Feeding Assistance
- Patient Positioning
- Bedsore Prevention
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Heavy Lifting
- Oral Hygiene
- Basic Life Support
Referees
- Daulette De La Cruz ( Charge Nurse Manager)
Phone #0277008031 or Email- daulette.delacruz@hospice.co.nz
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Totara Hospice
11.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Ministry Of Health
01.2016 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
National University Of Samoa
Some College (No Degree) - Science Education
Leulumoega Fou College
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