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DELLA JAMES

Auckland,AUK

Summary

Proficient Registered nurse with 2+ years of experience in medical, palliative, and aged care settings. Specialized in geriatric care, with expertise in chronic disease management, wound care, and end-of-life support. Proven ability to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in fast-paced environments, ensuring dignity, safety, and independence for the patients. Registered with APHRA and ANMAC-ANZCO code (254418), NCNZ, and KNC. Skilled in assessments, fall prevention, medication administration, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Adept at infection control, patient/family education, and ethical care practices. Committed to evidence-based interventions and continuous learning to enhance clinical outcomes in patient care.

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Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CAP Nurse | Aged Care Facility

Ann Maree Gardens
10.2024 - 11.2024
  • Provided holistic, person-centered care to elderly residents, assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, and mobility, while preserving dignity.
  • Administered medications via oral, topical, and IV routes, strictly adhering to New Zealand’s medication safety protocols with zero errors.
  • Conducted comprehensive geriatric assessments, including fall risk (FRAT), cognitive screening (MMSE), and nutritional status (MUST tool).
  • Managed chronic wound care (diabetic foot ulcers, pressure injuries) using VAC-assisted dressings and monitored healing progress.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams (GPs, physiotherapists, and families) to develop individualized care plans for residents with dementia and complex needs.
  • Documented vital signs, behavioral changes, and treatment responses in EHR systems to ensure continuity of care.

Registered Nurse | Medical Ward

Aster MIMS
09.2023 - 09.2024
  • Delivered specialized care for patients with pneumonia, COPD, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and stroke, ensuring comfort and recovery.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life and palliative care, including pain management (WHO analgesic ladder) and family support.
  • Performed advanced clinical procedures: ABG sampling, tracheostomy care, BiPAP support, and IV therapy with infection control compliance.
  • Monitored polypharmacy risks in patients, reconciling medication to reduce adverse interactions.
  • Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, reporting critical changes to physicians for timely interventions.
  • Led patient/family education on chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension) using visual aids and simplified language.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.

Registered Nurse | Medical Ward

Wockhardt Hospital
07.2022 - 08.2023
  • Administered controlled drugs, psychotic and narcotic drugs by following the protocols, IV antibiotics, and anticoagulants and monitored for bleeding risks in patients.
  • Performed diabetic foot care and pressure ulcer prevention (Braden Scale), achieving 100% healing in Stage I/II cases.
  • Assisted in bedside procedures (paracentesis, thoracentesis) for palliative patients, ensuring comfort and sterile techniques.
  • Implemented fall prevention strategies (hourly rounding, non-slip footwear), reducing incidents by 25%.
  • Trained nursing staff on restraint minimization and ethical care practices for dementia patients.

Education

Competency Assessment Program (CAP) -

01.2024

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc. Nursing) -

Vidyaratna College of Nursing | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
12-2021

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Patient care
  • Family education
  • Compassionate care
  • Patient management
  • Clinical judgment
  • Wound management
  • Critical care nursing
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Geriatric care
  • Palliative care

Certification

  • Nursing Council of New Zealand (APC) | Registration No: 351771
  • AHPRA : NMW0002924317
  • ANMAC LOD No : 205634
  • Karnataka Nursing Council, India | Registration No: 124612


Timeline

CAP Nurse | Aged Care Facility

Ann Maree Gardens
10.2024 - 11.2024

Registered Nurse | Medical Ward

Aster MIMS
09.2023 - 09.2024

Registered Nurse | Medical Ward

Wockhardt Hospital
07.2022 - 08.2023

Competency Assessment Program (CAP) -

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc. Nursing) -

Vidyaratna College of Nursing | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences

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