Dinah (Dee) Curwood
Invercargill
Summary
I am a compassionate and reliable Enrolled Nurse with extensive experience. Skilled in patient assessments and medication administration, I foster meaningful relationships with residents and their whanau. Committed to the resident's well being and ensuring their individual needs are being met. I actively contribute to a supportive healing environment, and enjoy laughing and joking with the resident's. I have no hesitation voicing concerns that I or the residents may have, however, I am good at voicing things that are going well too.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Enrolled Nurse
Presbyterian Support Southland
02.2020 - 11.2024
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and certified to complete InterRAI assessments.
- Administered medications via oral and sub cutaneous and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule. Have completed wound training with Mandy Pagan.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the team at Walsmley House
- Regular meetings with family member/s as required by them, I fully support the whanau and their expectations for their loved ones.
- Mentored new Care workers, student nurses and cleaners in fostering teamwork and improving the home efficiency.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing resident concerns promptly and professionally.
- Completed laundry tasks as required, assisted in the kitchen when short staffed, I will do anything that is needed in order for the resident's home to run effectively.
- Completed personal cares on a daily basis, and completed nursing tasks as well as my resident load
- I was the 2IC for approximately 2 years
- I worked alongside MONarc and the General Practitioners of the resident's.
Community Nurse/Geneal Practice Nurse
Nga Kete Matauranga Pounamu Charitable Trust
01.2017 - 10.2020
- Provided culturally sensitive care for diverse patient populations, fostering trust and positive relationships among clients.
- Improved patient outcomes through comprehensive health assessments and timely interventions.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that led to enhanced patient satisfaction and compliance with treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on disease prevention, health promotion, and available resources within the community.
- Worked alongside multiple General Practitioners within the community and He Puna Waiora Wellness Centre GP's.
- Held regular Community Clinics in the Western Southland communities.
- I participated in many community events promoting wellness and good nutrition.
- I looked after patient wounds and the removal of sutures
- Gained my qualification to complete Cervical Screening and adult vaccination competency
Enrolled Nurse
Southern District Health Board - DPH
02.2014 - 12.2016
- I began as a new graduate Enrolled Nurse in the Resource Unit. I was the first new grad to be given this role, and this role contributed to my ever evolving practice.
- I worked all over the hospital, with the exception of NICU and ICU. Medical, Surgical, Cardiac and Renal Wards.
- Completed education for haemodialysis, and was assisting a patient in Invercargill with this.
- Post my new grad programme, I was offered a position in the over 65 Rehab ward (6a).
- I worked here for just over a year doing all usual nursing tasks required. At this time, DPH were well established with the Enrolled Nursing Role, and their guidance was exceptional.
Education
No Degree - Diploma in Enrolled Nursing
Southern Institute of Technology
Invercargill, NZ12-2013
Skills
- I am honest, reliable and trustworthy
- I have the ability to create meaningful and open relationships with residents and their whanau
- I am open minded and have a willingness to learn
- Medication trained, and well educated on medications
- Well educated on Diabetes and Management
- I am a hands on person, I will do anything that is required for the residents
- Patient assessments and the ability to complete INTERrai assessments for residents
- Clinical documentation completion in adequate times
- Patient education and contact family with updates of their loved one when required eg falls, illness, 3 monthly GP reports
- I provide compassionate care to residents
Certification
- I have a current Practicing Certificate to practice
- I have a current first aid certificate
- My certification for INTERrai may have ceased since finishing at my previous job, but I believe I can obtain it with employment in the same sector.
- Completion of my Level 4 in Elderly Care in the Community
- Completion of Te Ara Reo Maori levels 1 and 2
- Current Drivers Licence with a clean record
- Have no previous convictions of any sort
Languages
Maori
Limited Working
Timeline
Enrolled Nurse
Presbyterian Support Southland
02.2020 - 11.2024
Community Nurse/Geneal Practice Nurse
Nga Kete Matauranga Pounamu Charitable Trust
01.2017 - 10.2020
Enrolled Nurse
Southern District Health Board - DPH
02.2014 - 12.2016
No Degree - Diploma in Enrolled Nursing
Southern Institute of Technology
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