SONIYA LAWERENCE RN PGDip
Wellington,WGN
Summary
Highly qualified ACNM/RN with a strong background in clinical nursing practice. Skilled in delivering compassionate patient care and efficiently handling clinical responsibilities, including creating patient care plans and administering treatments. Proficient in patient assessment and adept at coordinating care. Dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services and ensuring positive patient outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Clinical Nurse Manager, SCBU
Health New Zealand, Hutt Valley DHB
05.2023 - Current
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development through comprehensive training programs.
- Streamlined workflow for increased efficiency by optimizing scheduling and delegating tasks to the appropriate staff members.
- Directed day-to-day nursing and operational functions for 15 bed neonatal unit facility, ensuring exceptional delivery of care when developing well-rounded nursing teams.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
- Reviewed charts weekly to complete quality control checks.
- Sought opportunities to improve patient care, outcomes and nursing staff performance.
- Increased employee retention rates by creating a supportive work environment that valued teamwork and open communication.
- Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs.
- Conducted rounds with physicians, advising physicians on patients' conditions and assisting in coordinating diagnostic testing and follow up appointments to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by maintaining accurate documentation and adhering to established policies and procedures.
- Contributed to policy development efforts within the organization, ensuring alignment with best practice guidelines in nursing management roles.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Conducted performance appraisals of nursing team.
- Collaborated on clinical trials, contributing to advancements in medical research and patient care methodologies.
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
RN SPECIAL CARE BABY UNIT
HUTT VALLEY DISTRICT HEALTH BOARD
12.2017 - 05.2023
- Assess and evaluate patient physical, mental and emotional status to assist with care needs
- Liaise with multidisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care
- Precepting new graduate nurses, student nurses and new staffs
- Actively participate in quality improvement projects
- Manage individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patient health through nursing process
- Facilitate non-judgmental and non-discriminatory care to preserve patient autonomy, dignity and rights
- Initiate resuscitative measures to reduce disability and death from acute circulatory and respiratory emergencies
- Keep accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures and physician orders
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
RN
KING ABDUL AZIZ HOSPITAL
02.2015 - 10.2016
- Deliver non-judgmental and non-discriminatory care sensitive to patient diversity, preserving dignity and rights
- Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to organize and coordinate health and care services to meet patients' complex care needs
- Attend educational workshops and reviewed professional publications to maintain competency in nursing specialty
- Conduct patient assessment, prioritizing data collection based on patient condition or needs
- Administer medications to patients adhering to the patient rights of medication administration
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
RN
PUSHPAGIRI MEDICAL COLLEGE HOSPITAL
11.2014 - 12.2015
- Work in preoperative area and ensure a smooth patient flow
- Quality driven circulatory and scrub nurse
- Prepare and maintain theatre for planned surgeries
- Support surgeons in day care surgery unit
- Close monitoring of patients in PACU and timely intervention of any emergencies
- Maintained proper personal sanitation and regularly sterilized equipment
RN
COLUMBIA ASIA REFERRAL HOSPITAL
02.2011 - 02.2013
- Assess and evaluated patient physical, mental and emotional status to assist with care needs
- Develop and recorded treatment plans as directed by physician
- Perform ongoing patient assessments, notifying supervising clinician of abnormal findings
- Present health information and treatment options to patients and families as needed
- Prepare patients for examinations, procedures and treatments and assisted healthcare professionals during operations
- Modify patient treatment plans according to symptoms, responses and conditions
Education
NZRC NLS Instructor -
New Zealand Resuscitation Council
New Zealand03-2024
Post Graduation Diploma - Nursing
Massey University
Wellington, NZ11.2023
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Rajiv Gandhi University Of Health Sciences
Bangalore, Karnataka09.2010
Skills
- Advanced Computer Proficiency
- Clinical Management Expertise
- Clinical Team Leadership
- Continuous Quality Enhancement
- Employee Training
- Effective Research Application
- Interdisciplinary Care Management
- Collaborative Team Coordination
- Clinical Quality Enhancement
- Recruiting and training
Accomplishments
- NZRC Newborn Life Support Course instructor
- Proficient PDRP
- Expert Portfolio
License Number
New Zealand Nursing Council registration APC: 196525
AHPRA HPI-I: 8003616674405694
Timeline
Associate Clinical Nurse Manager, SCBU
Health New Zealand, Hutt Valley DHB
05.2023 - Current
RN SPECIAL CARE BABY UNIT
HUTT VALLEY DISTRICT HEALTH BOARD
12.2017 - 05.2023
RN
KING ABDUL AZIZ HOSPITAL
02.2015 - 10.2016
RN
PUSHPAGIRI MEDICAL COLLEGE HOSPITAL
11.2014 - 12.2015
RN
COLUMBIA ASIA REFERRAL HOSPITAL
02.2011 - 02.2013
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Rajiv Gandhi University Of Health Sciences
NZRC NLS Instructor -
New Zealand Resuscitation Council
Post Graduation Diploma - Nursing
Massey University
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