Emma Ritchie
Christchurch,CAN
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with a diverse skill set in consumer care, critical thinking, and communication. Prioritizing team collaboration to achieve optimal consumer outcomes, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Growing knowledge in medical and mental health procedures, assessments, and care coordination. Thriving when working with diverse consumer populations and building therapeutic relationships and trust to improve outcomes. Demonstrating a positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth, dedicated to providing the highest quality of care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Te Whare Hohou Roko
Christchurch, Canterbury
11.2023 - Current
- Case manager for forensic Special Patient. Responsible for Special Patient review reports, MDT and clinical reviews.
- MDT collaboration to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients.
- De-escalation techniques, crisis intervention and therapeutic communication skills.
- Critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
NESP Registered Nurse
Hillmorton Hospital Te Whare Hohou Roko
Christchurch, CAN
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Case manager for forensic Special Patient. Responsible for Special Patient review reports, MDT and clinical reviews.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, face-to face and online courses.
- Utilizing critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
NETP Registered Nurse
Ryman Retirement Village Nurse Diana Isaac
12.2021 - 02.2022
- On-going consumer assessments with comorbidities.
- Medication administration for 20+ consumers.
- Palliative care.
- Demonstrated knowledge in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for consumers with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
Enrolled Nurse
Older Persons Health
Sweden, Auckland
01.2016 - 01.2019
- In-patient and Community care.
- Wound care and dressing changes for consumers.
- Safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing consumer concerns promptly and professionally.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Health Care Assistant
Older Persons Health
Sweden
01.2014 - 01.2016
- In patient and Community care.
- Consumer hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations.
- Increased patient safety by promptly addressing concerns and reporting incidents or potential hazards to supervisory staff.
- Supported patients'' physical therapy goals through guided exercises and range of motion activities.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Christchurch04-2022
Master of Science - Professional Practice (Nursing)
University of Canterbury
12-2021
Enrolled Nursing Diploma -
Health Care College
Sweden 07-2016
Master of Environmental Science -
University of Canterbury
12-2009
Bachelor of Science -
University of Canterbury
12-2006
Skills
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Trauma-Informed Practice
- Mental Health Evaluation
- Comprehensive Physical Assessment
- Accurate Clinical Reporting
- Crisis Management
- Patient Medication Management
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Nursing Philosophy Statement
My passion is working in mental health rehabilitation and recovery. I thrive when working alongside an experienced and resolute multidisciplinary team. I believe in person centred-care and delivering trauma informed care. I strive to be an advocate for the consumers/tāngata whaiora; to see them and to hear them. Respect, empathy, safety and kindness together with up to date medical knowledge and various holistic health care models is how I endeavour to practice nursing. I have knowledge of Te Tiriti O Waitangi and incorporate it into my nursing practice. I believe that receiving compassionate care when you need it the most, is powerful and healing, and as a registered nurse it is a honour for me to be able to provide this to consumers.
Certification
- Five months at PSAID (Psychiatric Services for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities) 2024/2025
- Six weeks at FCT (Forensic Community Team at Hillmorton Hospital) 2024
- NETP and NESP graduate
- CPR for SMHS Registered and Enrolled Inpatient Nurses
- SPEC trained
- Venepuncture endorsement
- NikiT24 Syringe Driver Competence Programme
- Fluent in English and Swedish
- Full current NZ Drivers License
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Te Whare Hohou Roko
11.2023 - Current
NESP Registered Nurse
Hillmorton Hospital Te Whare Hohou Roko
08.2023 - 11.2024
NETP Registered Nurse
Ryman Retirement Village Nurse Diana Isaac
12.2021 - 02.2022
Enrolled Nurse
Older Persons Health
01.2016 - 01.2019
Health Care Assistant
Older Persons Health
01.2014 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Master of Science - Professional Practice (Nursing)
University of Canterbury
Enrolled Nursing Diploma -
Health Care College
Master of Environmental Science -
University of Canterbury
Bachelor of Science -
University of Canterbury
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