Frances Wei
Albany,AUK
Summary
I pride myself on being a hard-working, adaptable and efficacious individual, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills, leadership and teamwork to deliver quality patient-centered care. Currently in my seventh year of theatre nursing, I have consolidated my skills in the following specialties: otorhinolaryngology, plastics, dental, maxillofacial, ophthalmology, gynaecology, urology and general surgery. I am ready for a new challenge and take on a new role to further my nursing career.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Southern Cross Gillies Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Circulating and scrubbing for Otology surgeons, such as cochlear implants surgery, canalplasty and so on.
- Continue to advocate for and strive to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Provide support to junior nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse
Southern Cross Hospital Wellington
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Scrubbing and circulating for Urology cases such as TURPs, laser lithotripsy, radical prostatectomy.
- Effective communication and teamwork across the multi-disciplinary team, during high stress and fast turnover lists within theatre.
Registered Nurse
Southern Cross Gillies Hospital
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Completed Level 3 Proficient RN portfolio.
- Team leading in theatre and supporting staff in patient care.
- Auditing of the integrity of theatre equipment for infection prevention and control.
- Competent with electronic documentation and barcoding charge system in the private setting.
Registered Nurse
Te Whatu Ora- Waikato
02.2020 - 01.2021
- Intermittent second in charge role within the ENT theatres.
- Competent in scrubbing and circulating in paediatric airway cases.
- Experience in working in acute theatres across different specialties.
- Member of infection prevention and control within theatres.
Registered Nurse, ORL Theatres
Te Whatu Ora- Auckland
12.2018 - 02.2020
- Team leading in complex FLAP and airway cases, troubleshooting problems within the theatre, directing/delegating team members.
- Scrubbing for all complex cases in theatre.
- Experience in acute cases during after hours, doing on call duties.
Registered Nurse, Ophthalmology Theatres
Te Whatu Ora- Greenlane Clinical Centre
05.2018 - 12.2018
- Competent in scrubbing for various procedures and the use of Stellaris and Constellation machines.
- Competent in administering anaesthetic eye drops and positioning of patient during local cases.
- Performed preoperative assessments on patients and evaluated overall health.
Registered Nurse
Southern Cross Gillies Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Assessing and monitoring the risks and needs of patients and implementing strategies to enhance patient health outcomes.
- Competent in scrubbing and circulating for all specialties and assisting in various cases.
- Advocating and liaising with patients and whanau and maintaining culturally safe practices.
- Completed NETP programme, Level 2 RN and Postgraduate certificate.
Education
Postgraduate Certificate - Advanced Nursing Practice
University of Auckland
2017
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Auckland
2015
Skills
- Strong Verbal and Written Communication
- Fluent in English and Mandarin
- Asepsis Standards
- Comprehensive Clinical Assessments
- Accurate Documentation
Additional Information
Trivato Zeiss 700, Medtronic Midas Rex Otologic Drills, ENT Conference, Preceptor Course, BAHA PONTO, Sonopet, OBEX AEPF Filter and KTP Laser, Coblator, Cochlear Implant Surgery, Styker Drill and Tower, Fusion ENT Navigation System.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Southern Cross Gillies Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Southern Cross Hospital Wellington
08.2021 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse
Southern Cross Gillies Hospital
01.2021 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse
Te Whatu Ora- Waikato
02.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse, ORL Theatres
Te Whatu Ora- Auckland
12.2018 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse, Ophthalmology Theatres
Te Whatu Ora- Greenlane Clinical Centre
05.2018 - 12.2018
Registered Nurse
Southern Cross Gillies Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2018
Postgraduate Certificate - Advanced Nursing Practice
University of Auckland
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Auckland
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