FERNANDO III ARMAS AQUINO
Avenues,Whangarei
Summary
I am seeking fulltime role in a company which can utilize my previous experience in nursing, my ability to work in a team and my passion for helping the elderly. I can work efficiently, flexible with shifts and have excellent time management skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Specialist – Hospital in the Home Service
Te Whatu Ora - Te Tai Tokerau
02.2024 - Current
- Provided clinical expertise and support to nurses on a variety of patient care issues.
- Developed, implemented, and evaluated evidence-based nursing practice protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases.
- Assisted in the development of educational materials for staff members regarding new treatments and procedures.
- Conducted research studies related to improving the quality of patient care in the organization.
- Educated nurses on best practices for providing care to patients with chronic conditions or illnesses.
- Analyzed data from patient records and surveys to identify areas for improvement in nursing processes or protocols.
District Nurse
Te Whatu Ora – Waitematā
Takapuna
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Organized and managed health care services in the district, including developing individual treatment plans for patients.
- Provided primary and preventive health services to individuals and families in the community.
- Conducted home visits to assess patient needs, provide immunizations, and educate on preventative healthcare measures.
- Coordinated with other medical professionals to ensure continuity of care for patients with chronic diseases or complex medical conditions.
- Assisted with referrals to specialists as needed and monitored outcomes of referrals.
- Performed physical assessments such as vital signs, height, weight measurements, head-to-toe assessments, and vision, hearing screenings.
- Provided patient education on disease management, nutrition, medication compliance, infection control practices.
- Assessed patient eligibility for Medicaid or other government assistance programs.
- Developed educational materials related to health promotion and disease prevention topics.
Clinical Lead (COVID-19 Response Team)
Whanau Ora Community Clinic
Papatoetoe, Auckland
11.2021 - 10.2022
Clinical Nurse Manager
West Harbour Garden Residential Care
Hobsonville Auckland
08.2019 - 11.2021
- Provided guidance and support to nursing staff members.
- Created an environment that fosters professional development and patient care excellence.
- Developed policies, procedures, and protocols in accordance with applicable regulations and standards.
- Evaluated performance of nursing staff members through observation and chart reviews.
- Conducted regular meetings with the nursing team to discuss new initiatives or changes in practice guidelines.
- Monitored staffing patterns to ensure adequate coverage at all times.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in the delivery of healthcare services.
- Performed assessments of the health needs of individual patients as well as populations within the facility.
- Organized educational sessions to enhance skillsets amongst existing staff members.
- Actively participated in quality assurance programs focusing on patient outcomes.
- Reviewed incident reports related to clinical operations and implemented corrective action plans when necessary.
- Collaborated with management teams in order to implement and evaluate programs and services.
- Provided strong leadership and guidance to nurses.
- Mentored and coached nursing staff, listening to concerns and providing counsel.
- Implemented strategies for improving quality of care, patient safety, and satisfaction levels.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary collaboration among physicians, nurses, therapists, pharmacists.
- Established effective communication channels between clinical staff members and other departments.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by conducting audits on a regular basis.
- Assisted in budgeting process for clinical departments while maintaining cost effectiveness.
Registered Nurse
Jervois Residential Care
Auckland
06.2018 - 12.2020
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Staff Nurse – Emergency Room
Muntinlupa Public Hospital – Tertiary Level II
Alabang Muntinlupa City, Philippines
08.2017 - 03.2018
Staff Nurse – Intensive Care Unit
Muntinlupa Public Hospital– Tertiary Level II
Alabang Muntinlupa City, Philippines
08.2013 - 06.2016
Education
PGDipHSc in Advanced Nursing with Merit | NURSING 785: Clinical Reasoning in Pharmacotherapeutics -
The University of Auckland
11.2023
PGDipHSc in Advanced Nursing with Merit - Nursing 742: Biological Science for Practice
The University of Auckland
06.2023
PGCertHSc in Advanced Nursing - NURSING 773: Advanced Assessment and Clinical Reasoning
The University of Auckland
06.2022
PGCertHSc in Advanced Nursing | NURSING 775: Leadership and Management for Quality Health Care -
The University of Auckland
06.2022
Competency Assessment Program (CAP) -
03.2018
NURSING 746 : Evidence-based Practice And Implementation - Master of Nursing Science
The University of Auckland
AucklandBachelor of Science in Nursing (Hon) -
University of Perpetual Help – Binan Campus
Skills
- Patient
- Flexible
- Accurate
- Reliable
- Punctual
- Honest
- Able to deal with a wide range of people
- Collaborative
- Organized
- Time management
- Personal management
- Efficiency
- Effectiveness
- Approachable
- Friendly
- Rapport building
- Driving
- New Zealand driving license
Clinical Nurse Specialist Training
- IV Therapy (Nursing) - Te Tai Tokerau
- Intravenous Therapy Medication Administration (National Course)
- Respiratory and Cardiovascular Assessment
- Calm the Refresher Te Tai Tokerau
- Indwelling Urinary Catheterisations Adult Male Te Tai Tokerau
- Enabling Good Lives
- Nursing Neurological Observations Te Tai Tokerau
- Fire Safety Te Tai Tokerau
- Acute Care eLearning
- Blood transfusion Competency assessment - National
- SCARF Model - Te Tai Tokerau
- Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation Te Tai Tokerau
- COVID-19 Infection Prevention Te Tai Tokerau
- Vulnerable Adults Te Tai Tokerau
- Emergency Response Te Tai Tokerau
- CALM Communications Te Tai Tokerau
- Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Te Tai Tokerau
- Sepsis Six Te Tai Tokerau
- Intravenous Fluid Therapy Administration (National Course)
- Oral Medication Administration (National Course)
- Direction and Delegation Te Tai Tokerau
- Achieving Equity Te Tai Tokerau
- Rainbow 101
- TrendCare Basics Te Tai Tokerau
- Central Venous Lines Te Tai Tokerau
- National Vital Signs and EWS - Te Tai Tokerau
- Reducing Harm from Falls - Te Tai Tokerau
- Safe Medication Management Te Tai Tokerau
- Anaphylaxis Te Tai Tokerau
- IV Pumps (IV Therapy) Te Tai Tokerau
- Venous Thromboembolism Te Tai Tokerau
- Blood Products (IV Therapy) (Nursing) Te Tai Tokerau
- Violence Intervention Programme Te Tai Tokerau
- Violence Intervention Programme Pre-training Module (National Course)
- Understanding bias in health care
- Restraint Minimisation Te Tai Tokerau
- Moving and Handling - Clinical Te Tai Tokerau
- Hand Hygiene Te Tai Tokerau
- Basic Life Support Te Tai Tokerau
- Privacy and Confidentiality Te Tai Tokerau
- Health and Safety Te Tai Tokerau
- Getting Started Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau - Non Employees
- Disability Equity (National)
- Getting Started Te Tai Tokerau
- Disability Equity Te Tai Tokerau (National)
District Nursing Trainings
- Acute Care training
- Adult: District Nurse
- Anaphylaxis in the community setting
- Basic Life Support (CPR)
- Central Venous Access Devices
- Code of Conduct Waitemata
- COVID-19 Course
- COVID Basic Skill Set (Waitemata)
- Culture of Care
- Disability Equity (National)
- Fire Training
- Infection Prevention and Control for Clinical Staff (Direct)
- Korero Mai Naahi; Application of the Treaty of Waitangi and cultural safety in nursing
- Male Catheterisation in Long Term Care
- Occupational Health and Safety
- OPIVA Training Package for Aged Care Private Hospitals in the Waitemata DHB
- PEG Management (Registered Nurses)
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Personal Wellbeing - Waitemata
- Primary Health Care Wound Care
- Privacy of Personal & Health Information (National Course)
- Rapid antigen testing (self) online module
- Respiratory and Cardiovascular Assessment
- Stoma management
Aged Residential Care Trainings
- Wound Bed Preparation by Waitemata District Health Board (10/03/2020)
- Recognizing Gradual Deterioration and Intervening Appropriately by Waitemata District Health Board (11/03/2020)
- Link Nurse – POI Training by Hospice West Auckland
- Syringe Driver Competency Programme by Hospice New Zealand (08/2020)
- Hospice New Zealand Fundamental of Palliative Care by Hospice West Auckland (08/2019)
- Basic First Aid and Adult CPR 2021 - by First Aid (NZ) LTD
- InterRAI Long Term Care Facility Assessor (10/2019)
- Medimap Trained
- Lee Care Competent – Digital documentation
- Medication Error: “It’s not a blame game 2021 - Waitemata DHB 2021
- Enduring Power of Attorney in Primary Healthcare – Waitemata DHB 2021
- Medication for Older Adults – Waitemata DHB 2021
- Emergency Medication in Primary Health Care– Waitemata DHB 2021
- Infection Prevention and Control for Clinical Staff (Direct) – Waitemata DHB
- Infection Control Committee – Clinical Lead for West Harbour Garden Residential Care
- Fall’s Prevention Committee - Clinical Lead for West Harbour Garden Residential Care
- Wound Committee - Clinical Lead for West Harbour Garden Residential Care
- Restraint Committee - Clinical Lead for West Harbour Garden Residential Care
References
References available on request.
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Specialist – Hospital in the Home Service
Te Whatu Ora - Te Tai Tokerau
02.2024 - Current
District Nurse
Te Whatu Ora – Waitematā
10.2022 - 11.2023
Clinical Lead (COVID-19 Response Team)
Whanau Ora Community Clinic
11.2021 - 10.2022
Clinical Nurse Manager
West Harbour Garden Residential Care
08.2019 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse
Jervois Residential Care
06.2018 - 12.2020
Staff Nurse – Emergency Room
Muntinlupa Public Hospital – Tertiary Level II
08.2017 - 03.2018
Staff Nurse – Intensive Care Unit
Muntinlupa Public Hospital– Tertiary Level II
08.2013 - 06.2016
PGDipHSc in Advanced Nursing with Merit | NURSING 785: Clinical Reasoning in Pharmacotherapeutics -
The University of Auckland
PGDipHSc in Advanced Nursing with Merit - Nursing 742: Biological Science for Practice
The University of Auckland
PGCertHSc in Advanced Nursing - NURSING 773: Advanced Assessment and Clinical Reasoning
The University of Auckland
PGCertHSc in Advanced Nursing | NURSING 775: Leadership and Management for Quality Health Care -
The University of Auckland
Competency Assessment Program (CAP) -
NURSING 746 : Evidence-based Practice And Implementation - Master of Nursing Science
The University of Auckland
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Hon) -
University of Perpetual Help – Binan Campus
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