Fiona Hailstone
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Registered Nurse with 25 years of experience caring for patients within hospital and community primary care settings. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Waiheke Health Trust
Ostend, Auckland
07.2007 - 07.2022
- Performed health assessments and screenings, such as blood pressure checks, cholesterol tests, and diabetes screening.
- Conducted patient education sessions to inform patients about preventive care and healthy lifestyle habits.
- Provided advice on diet and exercise plans in accordance with medical guidelines.
- Assisted physicians during patient examinations by taking vital signs, performing EKGs, and preparing specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Administered immunizations according to established protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits, treatments provided, medications prescribed, and other relevant data.
- Ordered diagnostic tests when necessary and monitored results for abnormal conditions.
- Documented patient histories accurately using electronic health records systems.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists when appropriate.
- Managed medication refills by verifying prescriptions from physicians or pharmacies.
- Communicated effectively with patients regarding their health concerns or treatment plans.
- Monitored chronic illnesses such as asthma or diabetes through regular follow-up visits and lab work analysis.
- Provided wound care management including dressing changes and suture removal.
- Educated patients on disease prevention strategies such as smoking cessation programs.
- Counseled new parents on infant care topics like nutrition, breastfeeding support, sleep training methods.
- Assessed the need for home health services or hospice care in cases of terminal illness.
- Responded promptly to patient phone inquiries related to healthcare issues.
- Advised patients on how to manage pain levels after surgery or injury.
- Instructed patients on proper use of medical equipment such as inhalers or insulin pumps.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care plans for each patient.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Education
Diploma of Nursing - Registered Comprehensive Nursing
Auckland Technical Institute
11.1985
Skills
- Culturally-Sensitive Care
- Infectious Disease Control
- Diabetes Management
- Emergency Response
- Wound Care
- Care Planning
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Monitoring
- Emotional Intelligence
- Medication and IV Administration
- Medical Recordkeeping
Affiliations
- I have lived on Waiheke Island for 29 years, where I've raised 3 children, enjoying the natural environment and island lifestyle. I am an enthusiast waka ama paddler, regular bush & beach walker, and appreciate the varied culture, art & theatre opportunities here.
- I volunteer weekly at the Waiheke Native Bird Rescue sanctuary, helping injured and sick native birds recover and return to their natural environment.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Waiheke Health Trust
07.2007 - 07.2022
Diploma of Nursing - Registered Comprehensive Nursing
Auckland Technical Institute
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