Committed and dedicated nursing professional with extensive experience in various medical departments. Skilled in delivering high-quality patient care in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Hi, I’m
Fahimeh (Fara) Rahnama
New Zealand,AUK
Summary
Overview
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Waitemata District Health Board - Te Whare Karaka
Student Nurse
07.2024 - 09.2024
Job overview
- Developed individualised care plans and provided trauma care.
- Administered medications safely and provided patient education.
- Applied Treaty of Waitangi principles in care.
- Motivated service users to meet their health goals by collaborating with them, building rapport, and establishing therapeutic relationships.
- Encouraged service users to participate in multiple activities, such as baking, board games, and health and wellness group.
- Observed physical and emotional changes and reported new modifications to preceptor.
- Performed comprehensive mental health assessment to assess their mental state.
- Performed AWOL risk assessment on service users before taking them to escorted or unescorted leave.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Developed strong rapport with patients by actively listening to concerns and addressing individual needs.
Waitemata DHB
Student Nurse
05.2024 - 06.2024
Job overview
- Motivated and engaged service users in health goals and activities.
- Observed and reported physical and emotional changes.
- Conducted mental health assessments.
- Administered medications safely and provided patient education.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and wellbeing.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Applied critical thinking skills to identify changes in patient conditions, initiating timely interventions as needed.
Te Whau Ora
Student Nurse
05.2024 - 06.2024
Job overview
- Assisted with post-surgical patient care and monitored vital signs.
- Changed surgical wound dressings and participated in MDM meetings.
- Supported emergency procedures and fluid monitoring.
- Safely administering medications by following correct procedures and guidelines.
- Provided emotional support to family of residents in palliative care.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Treaty of Waitangi principles and its application in respectfully meeting needs of Maori.
- High integrity and levels of professionalism are demonstrated at all times.
- Obtain samples for lab tests such as COVID swabs and urine specimens.
- Provided patient and family education by informing patient and their family about their condition and risk of pressure injury.
- Gained Urgent care and emergency care skills, involving ability to respond promptly to medical issues as EWS escalation pathway.
Te Whau Ora
Student Nurse
05.2024 - 06.2024
Job overview
- Provided feeding, mobility assistance, and infection control.
- Emergency calls and family communication.
- Observed and assisted with admissions, transfers and discharge of patients.
- Maintained confidential information of patients and hospitals.
- Assessed patients’ vital signs, and helped patients with their daily routines, such as bathing and feeding.
- Performed regular neurological assessments to monitor patients.
- Monitored vital signs and blood sugar levels and administered medication.
- Made patients more informed and comfortable during their care by obtaining consent and communicating with them.
- - Risk of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilising equipment. Provided feeding and mobility assistance.
- - Able to help with emergency bells, call CODE, and comfort family at bedside.
Northshore Hospital
Student Nurse
03.2024 - 03.2024
Job overview
- Conducted mental health and risk assessments.
- Utilized de-escalation techniques and therapeutic communication.
- Observed physical and emotional changes and reported new changes to the preceptor.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and wellbeing.
Waitemata District Health Board - Te Whare Karaka
Student Nurse
02.2024 - 02.2024
Job overview
- Develop thorough assessment techniques to evaluate the wound's condition, including size, depth, exudate, and surrounding skin integrity.
- Implement strict infection control measures, including hand hygiene and personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Understood the principles of selecting appropriate dressings based on the wound type, moisture level, and healing stage.
- Educate patients and caregivers on wound care management, signs of infection, and adherence to the treatment plan.
- Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of wound assessments, treatments, and patient responses to care.
- Worked closely with other healthcare professionals (physicians, physiotherapists, dietitians) to developed comprehensive care plans.
- Schedule regular follow-up visits to monitor healing progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
Waitakere District Health
Student Nurse
01.2024 - 01.2024
Job overview
- Conducted vital signs assessments and assisted with daily living activities.
- Promoted autonomy and independence in older adults.
- Identified how physiological and psychosocial factors are connected to ageing and how the well-being of older adults is impacted.
- Delivered a high standard of holistic care to residents to always promote equality and dignity.
- Provided behavioural and emotional support, companionship and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
- Demonstrated comprehensive nursing assessments and interventions.
- Contributed to developing patients and assessments and strategic plans to advance standards of care excellence, improve health outcomes and drive continuous improvement.
Te Toka Tumai / Auckland Hospital
Staff Nurse
10.2023 - 11.2023
Job overview
- Conduct thorough pre-operative and post-operative assessments.
- Administer and monitor pain relief medications and techniques.
- Manage surgical wounds, including dressing changes and infection prevention.
- Support patients with mobility aids and rehabilitation exercises.
- Educate patients on recovery protocols, self-care, and lifestyle modifications.
- Work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Accurately document patient care and progress in medical records.
- Provide culturally sensitive care in line with New Zealand's diverse population.
ADHB, Te Whatu Ora
Anatomical Pathology Services
02.2024 - Current
Job overview
- - Ensure HPV screening protocols are followed, maintain quality control, and keep comprehensive audit trails.
- - Efficiently manage screening workload, staff, deliver clear reports, and mentor staff in HPV testing methods.
- - Address and resolve quality issues, ensure documentation is up-to-date, and uphold ISO 15189 standards.
Te Whatu Ora
Senior Scientific Officer
10.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Provide intellectual input in developing new molecular diagnostic testing.
- Design and validate new molecular assays and conduct experiments.
- Guide molecular techniques and train junior staff.
- Work with clinical teams and present findings at meetings and conferences.
- Mentored junior staff members, fostering professional growth and enhancing overall team performance.
- Served as an expert resource for colleagues by staying current on the latest developments in the field and sharing knowledge within the team.
- Published impactful scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals, showcasing the team''s groundbreaking research findings.
Te Whatu Ora | Te Toka Tumai Auckland
Section Leader
09.2009 - 12.2022
Job overview
- -To manage 20 staff in the section’s resources to provide timely laboratory information in line with clinical expectations.
- Manage scientific staff, technology resources and systems to achieve day-today operational requirements with an emphasis on quality outcomes with primary responsibility for maintaining the section’s accreditation against international standards.
- To use scientific knowledge and skills to develop new diagnostic tests.
- Oversaw projects, equipment and manpower needs to properly allocate resources and training.
- Assisted with new processes and product planning to facilitate rollout.
- Addressed and resolved conflicts within team, maintaining positive work environment.
GLowry LTD
Director
04.2015 - Current
Job overview
- Cosmetic injections
- Laser treatments
- Hair transplant
Education
Massey UniversityPalmerston North, NZ
Master of Science from Master of Clinical Practice
11.2024
University Overview
Academy of Cosmetic Medicine (ACMAS)Sydney, NSW
Advanced Diploma from Aestheteics
08.2015
University Overview
Karolinska Institute Gothenburg, Sweden
Master of Science from Master of Science
08.2015
University Overview
Karolinska InstituteStockholm, Sweden
Ph.D. from Cancer Biology
07.2004
University Overview
Karolinska InstituteStockholm, Sweden
Bachelor of Science from Biological Science
05.1992
University Overview
Skills
- Patient-oriented care
- Effective communication
- Active listening
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Reliability
Languages
English
Professional Working
Swedish
Full Professional
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Student Nurse
Waitemata District Health Board - Te Whare Karaka
07.2024 - 09.2024
Student Nurse
Waitemata DHB
05.2024 - 06.2024
Student Nurse
Te Whau Ora
05.2024 - 06.2024
Student Nurse
Te Whau Ora
05.2024 - 06.2024
Student Nurse
Northshore Hospital
03.2024 - 03.2024
Student Nurse
Waitemata District Health Board - Te Whare Karaka
02.2024 - 02.2024
Anatomical Pathology Services
ADHB, Te Whatu Ora
02.2024 - Current
Student Nurse
Waitakere District Health
01.2024 - 01.2024
Staff Nurse
Te Toka Tumai / Auckland Hospital
10.2023 - 11.2023
Senior Scientific Officer
Te Whatu Ora
10.2023 - Current
Director
GLowry LTD
04.2015 - Current
Section Leader
Te Whatu Ora | Te Toka Tumai Auckland
09.2009 - 12.2022
Massey University
Master of Science from Master of Clinical Practice
Academy of Cosmetic Medicine (ACMAS)
Advanced Diploma from Aestheteics
Karolinska Institute
Master of Science from Master of Science
Karolinska Institute
Ph.D. from Cancer Biology
Karolinska Institute
Bachelor of Science from Biological Science
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