Arthi Narayan
Glendene,Auckland
Summary
Registered Nurse with at Waitemata District Health Board,I am committed to client focused care that is based on the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. I seek to enhance my nursing skills through evidence-based nursing, team work, continued education and self-reflection. My core nursing strengths are compassion and empathy for my clients this quality helps me to work in partnership with patients and their whanau, allowing me to provide individualized person-centered care that improves overall health outcome. excelling in patient assessments and medication administration.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Waitemata District Health Board
02.2024 - Current
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable guidance to foster professional growth.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Conducted patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' conditions and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing healthcare delivery.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Encouraged feedback from patient and whanau for process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Utilized therapeutic communication and redirection to resolve conflict and negative behaviours that helps improve coping abilities.
Health Care Assistant
Waitemata District Health Board
11.2021 - 01.2024
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Ensured reliable communication between patients and healthcare providers by serving as an empathetic listener and effective advocate when necessary.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s specific needs.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- Improved patient outcomes by closely monitoring for signs of distress or complications and promptly alerting nursing staff.
Health Care Assistant
Metlifecare Powley
11.2010 - 11.2021
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
- Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Ensured reliable communication between patients and healthcare providers by serving as an empathetic listener and effective advocate when necessary.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various health conditions.
- Supported patients'' physical therapy goals through guided exercises and range of motion activities.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
- Increased patient safety by promptly addressing concerns and reporting incidents or potential hazards to supervisory staff.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions, staying current with best practices in health care assistance.
- Performed vital signs monitoring, ensuring timely reporting of any abnormalities to the medical team.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Education
Bachelors of Nursing - Nursing
Unitec Institute of Technology
Henderson, NZ04-2024
No Degree - Certificate in Health And Wellbeing Level 4
Career Force
Auckland, NZ06-2018
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Wound Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Monitoring
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Maintaining privacy
- Chest pain management
- Data Collection
Languages
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Waitemata District Health Board
02.2024 - Current
Health Care Assistant
Waitemata District Health Board
11.2021 - 01.2024
Health Care Assistant
Metlifecare Powley
11.2010 - 11.2021
Bachelors of Nursing - Nursing
Unitec Institute of Technology
No Degree - Certificate in Health And Wellbeing Level 4
Career Force
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