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Ariel Saunders

Auckland,AUK

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate registered nurse with a strong foundation in patient-centered care, critical care, dermatology, and geriatrics. With ten months of hands-on hospital experience in an Older People’s Health Orthopedic Rehabilitation ward, and seven years in healthcare administration within a dermatology clinic, I bring a unique blend of clinical expertise and operational efficiency. Skilled in wound care, cannulation, infection control, and interdisciplinary collaboration, I excel in building strong patient relationships, and ensuring seamless care coordination. Passionate about delivering holistic, proactive healthcare, I am eager to leverage my diverse experience to enhance patient outcomes, and contribute meaningfully to a dynamic healthcare team.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Auckland District Health Board
Auckland CBD, Auckland
04.2024 - Current
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
  • Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
  • Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
  • Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
  • Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.

Medical Administrator/Health Care Assistant

Skin Institute
05.2017 - Current
  • Surgical procurement: Managed supplies, facilitating timely acquisitions for procedures.
  • Patient Coordination: Conducted triage, facilitated bookings, and maintained effective communications.
  • Documentation: Demonstrated meticulous note-taking and handling procedures.
  • Resolved customer service issues through effective problem solving techniques.
  • Conducted data entry of patient demographics, insurance eligibility, and billing charges into practice management system.
  • Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies and placed orders when necessary.
  • Safeguarded medical records to maintain patient confidentiality.
  • Mentored junior team members, and managed employee relationships.
  • Maintained contact databases for referral sources such as hospitals and clinics.
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
  • Answered questions and fulfilled requests with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Transmitted information or documents to customers through email or mailing.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

Auckland University of Technology
11.2023

ATAR - Australian equivalent of UE

Atwell College
Western Australia
11.2014

Skills

  • General medicine
  • Dermatology care
  • Adult healthcare
  • Infectious disease control
  • Health screening
  • IV management
  • Culturally-sensitive care
  • Medical assessment
  • Geriatric treatment
  • Home care
  • Medication administration
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • IV and venipuncture certified
  • Verbal communication
  • Cultural competence
  • Māori health advocacy
  • Rainbow community advocacy
  • Vital observations
  • Geriatric nursing
  • Patient monitoring
  • Health care consultation
  • Diabetes management
  • Patient management
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Emergency procedures
  • Hospice and palliative care

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Auckland District Health Board
04.2024 - Current

Medical Administrator/Health Care Assistant

Skin Institute
05.2017 - Current

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

Auckland University of Technology

ATAR - Australian equivalent of UE

Atwell College

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