Ashley Love
Tauranga,BOP
Summary
Passionate and dedicated Registered Nurse committed to bringing quality care and cultural safety to the nursing profession. Aspires to promote manaakitanga and provide strong holistic care, focused on the whole person. Endeavors to create positive relationships with other health professionals and those receiving care, to work towards achieving optimal lasting health outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Orthopaedic Ward, Te Whatu Ora
12.2021 - Current
- Partnered with interdisciplinary team to deliver expert care and adapt strategies based on unique requirements.
- Consulted on new cases to help plan rehabilitation care approaches for optimal outcomes.
- Assisted patients with exercises to improve strength and mobility.
- Cared for patients' skin to deal with breakdowns and maintained regular schedule of repositioning to prevent further degeneration.
- Applied nursing process to help patients with physical disabilities and chronic illnesses improve quality of life.
- Monitored patients' responses to rehabilitation plans and documented interventions in patients notes and on trendcare
- Instructed patients in medication regimens, treatment plans, and targeted exercises to help each individual reach rehabilitation goals
- Prepared patients for physician examinations and treatments, answered questions and offered emotional support
- Administered medications to patients and monitored patient vital signs
- Educated patients, family members, and caregivers on conditions and treatment protocols to aid in compliance and improve outcomes
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions
- Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans
- Monitored all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behaviour to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviours and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviours and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviours to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Provided comfort and care to patients and family members at patients end of life.
- Providing adequate nursing care for between 4-11 patients during varieties of shifts (Morning, Afternoon and Night shifts).
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
BOPDHB Health in Aging
03.2020 - 12.2021
- Worked alongside MDT members to provide individuals with care that works toward individualised rehabilitation.
- Responsible for providing safe and effective nursing care for 4-7 patients per shift.
- Developed skills in direction and delegation
- Maintained own learning, including remaining up-to-date with online modules and current policies
- Provided care such as showering, assisting with meal and toileting patients, wound care management, and creating effective wound care plans
- Interacted and educated patients and family/whanau
- Ensured accurate documentation is maintained
- Consolidated previous learning into practice
- Gained current PDRP Level competent.
Transition Placement
Bupa Gardenview Care Home
04.2019 - 06.2019
- Discussed, developed, and implemented short-term and long-term care plans.
- Consolidated skills and demonstrated understanding of registered nurse responsibilities.
- Collaborated with other health professionals to promote optimal health outcomes for consumers.
District Nursing Placement
Midcentral Health DHB
11.2018 - 01.2019
- Developed and consolidated knowledge in wound assessment and care
- Managed pressure ulcers and applied effective infection control measures.
- Developed care plans appropriate to each client's needs resulting in healing multiple wounds.
- Put knowledge into application.
Mental Health Placement
Midcentral Health DHB
01.2018 - 02.2018
- Practiced and developed effective interaction skills with patients in distress
- Learned aspects of mental health nursing applicable to other areas of nursing
- Advocated for patients in MDT meetings
- Managed behaviors and upheld treatment plans
- Worked with family members and treatment teams to implement effective support networks.
Medical Ward Placement
Midcentral Health DHB
11.2017 - 12.2017
- Established good work ethic in fast-paced environment
- Maintained authentic therapeutic relationships with patients and their families
- Provided effective input regarding patient care
- Gained experience in drug calculation and administration
- Supported social and emotional needs of patients
- Assisted with daily living requirements
- Monitored patient condition and documented clinical information
- Communicated with healthcare team members.
Nursing Placement
Chiswick Park Life Care Village
07.2016 - 09.2016
- Provided care to clients based on their individual, holistic needs
- Developed and maintained therapeutic relationships
- Demonstrated effective cultural safety and care.
- Supported needs of 7+ residents under long-term care
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Universal College of Learning
Palmerston North, Manawatu11.2019
Certificate of Health and Science -
Universal College of Learning
Palmerston North, Manawatu06.2016
Certificate in Early Childhood Education -
Universal College of Learning
Palmerston North, Manawatu06.2012
Skills
- PICC
- PCA
- Patient and family education
- Patient Safety
- Interpersonal Skills
- Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving
- Computer and technology skills
- Communication Skills
- Emotional awareness
- Patience
- Time management
- Critical thinker
- Compassion and empathy
- Teamwork
Iwi Affiliations
Tuhoe
Hobbies and Interests
- Singing
- Cooking and Baking
- Spending time with family
- Reformer Pilates
- Hiking
- Fitness and Nutrition
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Orthopaedic Ward, Te Whatu Ora
12.2021 - Current
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
BOPDHB Health in Aging
03.2020 - 12.2021
Transition Placement
Bupa Gardenview Care Home
04.2019 - 06.2019
District Nursing Placement
Midcentral Health DHB
11.2018 - 01.2019
Mental Health Placement
Midcentral Health DHB
01.2018 - 02.2018
Medical Ward Placement
Midcentral Health DHB
11.2017 - 12.2017
Nursing Placement
Chiswick Park Life Care Village
07.2016 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Nursing -
Universal College of Learning
Certificate of Health and Science -
Universal College of Learning
Certificate in Early Childhood Education -
Universal College of Learning
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