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Geraldine Pullen

Registered Nurse
New Plymouth,Taranaki

Summary

Accomplished Registered Nurse from Tainui Village, adept in medication administration and patient assessments, excels in delivering compassionate care and improving patient outcomes. Leveraged strong clinical judgment and empathy to mentor new staff and enhance patient satisfaction. Proven track record in developing effective care plans and fostering patient and family advocacy.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse - Agecare

Tainui Village
02.2015 - Current
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing in Agecare

Western Institute of Technology At Taranaki
Taranaki, NZ
05.2005

Skills

Medication Administration

Patient Assessments

Documentation and Charting

Patient Assessment

Strong Clinical Judgment

Patient education and counseling

Clinical judgment

Patient and family advocacy

Infection control measures

Patient Care

Wound Care

Compassion and Empathy

Patient Monitoring

Care Planning

Patient Management

Care Plan Development

Professional Bedside Manner

Physical assessments

Patient Evaluation

Family Education

Licensed RN

Timeline

Registered Nurse - Agecare

Tainui Village
02.2015 - Current

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing in Agecare

Western Institute of Technology At Taranaki

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