Fiona Powell
Sherenden ,Hastings
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse specializing in patient education and crisis management. Delivered exceptional patient outcomes by leading quality improvement initiatives and fostering collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Coordinated operations in a 20-bed emergency department, utilizing triage and resuscitation training to enhance patient care.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
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HASTINGS, HAWKES BAY
07.1983 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs to ensure patient safety consistently.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations swiftly and effectively.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement personalized care plans that addressed individual patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on effective health management and wellness strategies, fostering greater understanding and adherence to treatment plans.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives that aimed to enhance patient care services and improve overall health outcomes.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately in electronic medical record systems.
- Trained junior nurses on hospital policies and nursing best practices.
- Maintained safe environments by following strict infection control protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Eastern Institute of Technology
Hawkes bay, NZ01-2020
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma -
Eastern Institute of Technology
Hawkes Bay, NZ01-2020
Enrolled Nursing Degree -
Napier Hospital
napier07-1984
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Emergency care
- Crisis management
- Infection control
- Telemetry monitoring
- Patient education
- Medication distribution
- Discharge coordination
- Catheter management
- Coordinating referrals
- Patient care planning
- Lab result interpretation
- Quality improvement
- Electronic charting
- Chart updating
- Team collaboration
- Strong clinical judgment
- IV and venipuncture certified
- Emergency procedures
- Staff supervision
- Trauma recovery
- Critical thinking
- Patient relations
Timeline
Registered Nurse
hbdhb WHATU ORA
07.1983 - Current
Bachelor of Science -
Eastern Institute of Technology
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma -
Eastern Institute of Technology
Enrolled Nursing Degree -
Napier Hospital