Emily Olds
Seaview
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in complex and fast pace environments. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent care service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Unit Coordinator
Highfield Lifecare
04.2022 - Current
- Assisted Facility Manager with managing a 44-bed aged care unit with over 40 Staff.
- Boosted communication between healthcare providers with accurate scheduling of patient appointments and procedures.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure clear communication and optimal care coordination.
- Evaluated and monitored care and services throughout shift to improve quality levels.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide the highest quality of care.
- Collected and analyzed data monthly related to patient incidences, infections, falls, medications and more.
- Resolved staffing issues by proactively identifying gaps in coverage and arranging appropriate coverage as needed.
- Educated fellow healthcare professionals on the principles of palliative care, enhancing their ability to provide comprehensive care.
Registered Nurse
Hospice South Canterbury
01.2021 - Current
- Completed transition placement at Hospice and continued on as a casual pool nurse.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure clear communication and optimal care coordination.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate palliative care and symptom management.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Enhanced patient and family understanding of illness progression through clear communication and education.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Demonstrated cultural competence in providing palliative care services tailored to the unique needs of diverse patient populations.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Promoted self-care among caregivers by offering resources and support that encouraged physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and loved ones during each nursing shift.
- Maintained current knowledge on best practices in palliative nursing through regular continuing education opportunities.
Registered Nurse
Medical. Ward, Timaru Public Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Shift Charge Nurse: Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Caregiver
The Croft Aged Care
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Promoted independence among elderly clients by teaching them new skills or assisting them in relearning old ones as needed.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
- Enhanced elderly residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily activities.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Timaru, CAN12.2020
Certificate Level Four Health -
Otago Polytechnic
Dunedin, OTA12.2017
NCEA Level 3 -
Mountain View Highschool
Timaru, CAN12.2016
Skills
- Managing Staff Assignments
- Direct Patient Care
- Quality Control, Audits and Data collection & reviews
- Admission and Discharge Planning
- Workload Management
- Patient and Care Monitoring
- Case Reviews and MDT communication
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Medication Administration
- Education and Skill building
Timeline
Unit Coordinator
Highfield Lifecare
04.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Hospice South Canterbury
01.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Medical. Ward, Timaru Public Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2022
Caregiver
The Croft Aged Care
01.2018 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Certificate Level Four Health -
Otago Polytechnic
NCEA Level 3 -
Mountain View Highschool
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