Experienced Practice Nurse with background in providing high-quality patient care within fast-paced healthcare environments. Skilled in assessing patient conditions, implementing appropriate interventions, and ensuring smooth clinic operations. Strengths include exceptional communication skills, medical teamwork, and a strong understanding of nursing procedures. Proven ability to contribute positively to patient outcomes through comprehensive clinical practice and compassion.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Practice Nurse
Dr Ray Khoo; Howick Health and Medical Centre
Howick, Auckland
04.2014 - Current
Assisting physicians during patient examinations by taking vital signs, performing ECGs, and preparing specimens for laboratory analysis.
Providing wound care management including dressing changes and suture removal.
Responding promptly to patient phone inquiries related to healthcare issues.
Advising patients on how to manage pain levels after surgery or injury.
Instructing patients on proper use of medical equipment such as inhalers or insulin pumps.
Adhering to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Maintaining thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Documenting patient histories accurately using electronic health records systems.
Administering immunizations according to established protocols.
Performing health assessments and screenings, such as blood pressure checks, cholesterol tests, pap smears, and diabetes screening.
Medical Receptionist
Dr Ray Khoo; Howick Health and Medical Centre
Howick, Auckland
06.2007 - 12.2010
Greeted and checked in patients, updating patient information in computer system.
Scheduled patient appointments, verifying accuracy of appointment times with providers.
Answered incoming calls, responding to inquiries from patients and other medical offices.
Assisted with filing of medical records and documents, maintaining accurate electronic files.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Manukau Institute of Technology
Otara; Auckland
12-2013
Skills
Diabetes management
Immunization Administration
Culturally-sensitive care
Electronic Health Records Management
Medical assessment
Infectious disease control
Chart updating
Wound Care
Collecting vitals
Emergency Procedures
Timeline
Practice Nurse
Dr Ray Khoo; Howick Health and Medical Centre
04.2014 - Current
Medical Receptionist
Dr Ray Khoo; Howick Health and Medical Centre
06.2007 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Manukau Institute of Technology
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