Florence Taula

I am passionate about providing comprehensive psychiatric care, which involves seamlessly integrating assessments, medication management, crisis interventions, therapeutic communication, and meticulous treatment planning to ensure holistic mental health support. My values incorporate empathy, active listening, cultural sensitivity, critical thinking, problem-solving, team collaboration, and time management. I am actively seeking a full-time role that offers professional challenges and allows me to utilize my interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise. I am a proactive, goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for my reliability and adaptability, I can quickly learn and apply new skills. I am committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

• WDHB Isa Lei- Pacific Community Mental Health, Henderson, Auckland, 03/01/22, 06/30/22, Incorporating cultural aspects into care for client and family. Writing notes on client who have been seen and mental health assessments. Engaging in MDT meeting and offering ideas/recommendations. Learning different cultural needs and assessments with cultural advisors. Engaging with MH clients and the families with a holistic approach.
• WDHB- Outpatients Unit- Waitakere Hospital, 10/01/21, 10/31/21, Assisting RN with appointments and obtaining information from clients i.e., Vital signs, weight, height etc. Sitting in patient appointment in different specialized areas. Assisting with medication administration. Cleaning areas after every client due to covid restrictions in place.
• Langimalie Integrated Health Center, Kelston, Auckland, 06/01/21, 07/31/21, Gained extensive knowledge and skills such as: Paediatric observations and therapeutic relationships. Smoking cessation support and health literacy. Performing urine testing, wound dressing, and bacterial swabs. Mental Health assessments such as BATOMI. Patient education and medication education. Assisting GP and RN with tasks such as vital signs, bacterial swabs etc.
• ADHB- Kainga Tiaki Centre, Mt Eden, Auckland, 09/01/20, 10/31/20, Increased understanding of the theories of mental health and illness. Mental state assessments. Attentive listening and communication techniques with clients such as body language, paraphrasing and exploration of thoughts/beliefs. Discussing nonpharmacological interventions for clients such as breathing and affirmation techniques.
• WDHB - Wainamu Ward- Waitakere Hospital, 07/01/20, 07/31/20, Medical ward which had an array of different health concerns including, cardiac and respiratory etc. Medication administration, learning pyxis machine protocols. Assisting RN with all tasks. Administering ECGs and ensuring protocols were always adhered to. Assisting other health professional with tasks such as making beds, vital signs, toileting, writing notes etc.
• Bupa Tasman Care Home, Henderson, Auckland, 08/01/19, 09/30/19, Nursed elderly clients with a broad range of health conditions. Skills included taking clients vital signs, applying medication knowledge and administration rights, day to day cares, and moving and handling techniques.

• Matt Rayment (Charge Nurse Manager) Waiatarau, 021524560, matt.rayment@waitematadhb.govt.nz
• Sarah Gray, Head Lecturer for Mental Health (MHRN), 0210343117, sgray@unitec.co.nz
• Fereen Begum (Associate Clinical Charge Nurse) Waiatarau, 021475957, fereen.begum@waitematadhb.govt.nz