Ilisoni Rabeti
Waikiwi,Invercargill
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented registered nurse with several years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse/ Care Worker
Presbyterian Support Southland.
Southland, Invercargill
08.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as per care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery plans.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health systems.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for diverse patient needs.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families navigating health challenges.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance care delivery processes.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
Resort Nurse
Kokomo Private Island
Kadavu, Fiji
12.2021 - 07.2023
- Provided compassionate patient care in diverse healthcare settings.
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions effectively.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient treatment plans.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Warden Nurse
Fiji Correction Services
Lautoka, Fiji
08.2018 - 12.2021
- Supervised daily operations and maintained security protocols within facility.
- Managed inmate behavior and enforced rules to ensure safety.
- Coordinated with staff to provide support and resources for inmates.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify safety hazards and compliance issues.
- Administer medications and treatments following established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitor patient vital signs and report changes to the healthcare team promptly.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
Public Health Nurse
Ministry of Health
Fiji, Fiji
08.2015 - 08.2018
- Conducted health assessments for individuals and communities in diverse settings.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement public health programs.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Administered vaccinations and monitored patient responses during immunization clinics.
- Collected data for health surveillance and contributed to community health reports.
- Provided support during public health emergencies and outbreak investigations.
- Facilitated workshops on chronic disease management for community groups.
- Provided patients with vaccinations with consideration for dosage requirements, contraindications and possible side effects.
- Investigated outbreaks of communicable diseases such as influenza or tuberculosis.
- Provided public health nursing care to clients in their homes and in the community.
- Advocated for vulnerable populations to access necessary healthcare services.
- Drafted and maintained training manuals for department.
- Drafted and revised reports, articles and background papers.
- Provided follow-up care after hospital discharge or referral from a physician office.
- Offered information and answered questions from public while advising on protective safeguards.
- Initiated programs to address health needs of families with emphasis on women and children.
- Gathered, organized and disseminated information from various sources that included health plans, hospitals, providers and government entities to appropriate individuals.
- Collaborated with local health departments and other community partners.
- Answered phone calls, emails, letters and faxes and efficiently provided accurate information and responses.
- Ran hospital prevention and health promotion programs to increase awareness of health-related issues.
- Maintained up-to-date and comprehensive electronic and paper filing systems.
- Promoted healthy habits and practices in outreach materials and presentations.
- Performed assessments for each individual case to determine best fit for materials and services.
- Performed data collection and analysis related to public health initiatives.
- Actively participated in team meetings to discuss client progress towards goals.
- Developed individualized plans of care for clients based on assessment findings.
- Tasked with identifying unusual issues, cluster infections, and known pathogens on patient records, ensuring outbreaks were remedied quickly.
- Facilitated access to medical services and other resources for clients.
- Oversaw data queries and rectified issues.
Ward Nurse
Ministry of Health
Suva, Fiji
03.2013 - 08.2015
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Assisted in coordinating patient care plans with multidisciplinary teams.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.
- Documented patient interactions and updates in electronic health records.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during hospital stays.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of nursing stations and supplies.
- Administered medications and treatments according to doctor's orders.
- Participated in staff training sessions to enhance nursing practices and procedures.
- Collaborated with other healthcare team members to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Identified potential problems that may arise during hospitalization using evidence-based practice guidelines.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for dying patients and their families.
- Developed effective relationships with physicians by responding promptly to their requests.
- Assisted with medical procedures such as IV insertion and wound dressing changes.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications, post-discharge instructions.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as finger sticks for glucose checks or urinalysis testing.
- Actively participated in continuing education activities related to nursing practices, policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormal findings to the physician.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases or plan for discharge.
- Facilitated smooth transition from the hospital setting back into the community following discharge.
- Utilized computer systems such as electronic medical records for documentation purposes.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments, medications administered.
- Ensured patient safety by implementing fall prevention protocols, monitoring oxygen levels, and assessing skin integrity.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations such as cardiac arrest or stroke alert activation.
- Demonstrated excellent organizational skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Conducted regular rounds on all assigned patients to assess their condition and progress towards goals.
- Provided direct patient care to a variety of patients in the ward, including assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment, and administered medications and IVs.
Education
Advanced Diploma in Management And Leadership. - National Productivity Centre
Fiji National University
Lautoka12-2019
Bachelors Degree in Nursing. - Bachelors Degree in Nursing
Fiji National University
Fiji04-2019
Basic Recruit Course ( Batch 2/18) - Prison Warden Training
Fiji Corrections Services
Suva05-2018
Diploma in Nursing - Practical Nursing
Fiji National Univesity
Suva01-2010
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Electronic health records
- Care planning
- Infection control
- Health education
- Chronic disease management
- Quality improvement
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Emergency response
- Critical thinking
- Emotional support
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Direct patient care
- Team leadership
- Follow-up calls
- Psychiatric and mental health care
- Medical assessment
- Family and patient support
- Health and wellness expertise
- Disease management programs
- Collecting vitals
Affiliations
- Playing volleyball.
- Swimming
- Hiking
- Listening to music
- Travelling
- Meeting new people
- Spending time with family.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Itaukei
Native/ Bilingual
Fiji Hindi
Professional
Accomplishments
- Baton of honor recipient after 14 weeks of intense training to become a prison warden.
Certification
- Fiji Registered Nurse
- Currently working on getting my NZ nursing registration.
Timeline
Registered Nurse/ Care Worker
Presbyterian Support Southland.
08.2023 - Current
Resort Nurse
Kokomo Private Island
12.2021 - 07.2023
Warden Nurse
Fiji Correction Services
08.2018 - 12.2021
Public Health Nurse
Ministry of Health
08.2015 - 08.2018
Ward Nurse
Ministry of Health
03.2013 - 08.2015
Advanced Diploma in Management And Leadership. - National Productivity Centre
Fiji National University
Bachelors Degree in Nursing. - Bachelors Degree in Nursing
Fiji National University
Basic Recruit Course ( Batch 2/18) - Prison Warden Training
Fiji Corrections Services
Diploma in Nursing - Practical Nursing
Fiji National Univesity
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