Jenita D'souza
Hamilton,Chartwell
Summary
Versatile clinical professional, knowledgeable about coordinating patient information, laboratory samples and compliance documents. Highly organized and thorough with good planning and problem-solving abilities. Certified in Medicine management . Knowledgeable Registered Nurse, adept at recognizing clinical values and abstract data from source documents. Uses analytical skills to identify data or patient safety issues.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Clinical Trials NZ Limited
05.2016 - 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.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Registered Nurse Clinical Coordinator
Sunhaven Rest Home
04.2013 - 05.2016
- Managed complex cases with multiple comorbidities, providing comprehensive care planning to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Contributed to facility accreditation efforts by maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices standards pertaining to clinical care delivery systems.
- Coordinated staff schedules, ensuring adequate coverage and minimizing overtime expenses.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring patients and providing timely interventions.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare providers to ensure seamless coordination of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for improved patient outcomes and streamlined processes.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering a supportive learning environment that resulted in increased retention rates.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, leading efforts to enhance overall patient experience within the facility.
- Developed educational materials for staff training sessions, resulting in higher competency levels among team members.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
St. Martha's Hospital
09.2009 - 10.2012
- Assisted in emergency situations such as fetal distress, maternal hemorrhage, or neonatal resuscitation by following established protocols and working closely with fellow healthcare providers.
- Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring both mother and baby''s vital signs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and knowledgeable care during labor and delivery.
- Served as a preceptor for new hires or student nurses, fostering their competence in labor and delivery care through hands-on training experiences.
- Promoted breastfeeding success through early initiation, ongoing support, and lactation consultation referrals when needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Martha's College of Nursing
Bangalore, IndiaNew Zealand Certificate in Business - Business Administration And Management
Wintec
Hamilton, NZ05.2015
Skills
- Good Clinical Practices
- Electronic Data Capture
- Documentation Management
- Adverse event reporting
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 8 to 10 staff members, while coordinating various shifts on the wards, during working at Te Whatu Ora, Waikato
- Documented and resolved patient and staff safety issues which led to safe working environment.
- Achieved problem solving through effectively working with a number of clinical and non clinical teams.
Certification
- Certified First Aid provider including Adults, paediatrics and neonates.
- Patient controlled analgesia certified
- Cerified health care professional in Management of dementia in older people at psychogeriatric level.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Clinical Trials NZ Limited
05.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse Clinical Coordinator
Sunhaven Rest Home
04.2013 - 05.2016
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
St. Martha's Hospital
09.2009 - 10.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Martha's College of Nursing
New Zealand Certificate in Business - Business Administration And Management
Wintec