Donna Glossop
Hamilton,WKO
Summary
I am a compassionate and clinically proficient registered nurse with 13 years of experience in the aged residential care sector. Adept in conducting comprehensive health assessments, administering medications and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to create individualised care plans. Dedicated to advocating for residents health needs while honouring their dignity and independence.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Atawhai Assisi Resthome
Hamilton, WKO
09.2023 - Current
- Supervised 4 HCA staff ensuring quality care
- Administered medications and managed patient care plans for diverse resident needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance resident health outcomes and support services.
- Educated residents and families on care procedures, ensuring understanding and compliance.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions to inform care strategies.
Registered Nurse
Atawhai Assisi Hospital
Hamilton, WKO
12.2011 - 03.2019
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Implemented infection control measures, promoting a safe environment for residents and staff.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Clinical Nurse Leader
Atawhai Assisi Resthome/Hospital
Hamilton, WKO
03.2019 - 6 2022
- Trained nursing staff on new procedures, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Implemented evidence-based protocols to improve patient safety and care efficiency.
- Monitored and evaluated clinical outcomes, ensuring adherence to best practices.
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams to enhance quality of care
- Family meetings/ correspondence
- Managing staff
- Stock management/ordering
- DSL referrals
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Waiariki Ploytechnic
Rotorua2011
Accomplishments
- Patient focussed care
- Excellent communication
- Problem solving skills
- Time management/coordination
- Critical thinking
- Manual handling
- Managing medical emergencies
- Direction and delegation
- Foley catheter insertion
- First aid
- Wound dressing
- Palliative care
- Continence care
Certification
- New Zealand Registration No: 177882
- APC valid to 30th June 2027
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Atawhai Assisi Resthome
09.2023 - Current
Clinical Nurse Leader
Atawhai Assisi Resthome/Hospital
03.2019 - 6 2022
Registered Nurse
Atawhai Assisi Hospital
12.2011 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Waiariki Ploytechnic