Joy Dunuan
Tauranga,BOP
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with 5 years of practice in Level 6 Psycho-geriatric care. Total of 8 years in Aged Care. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skilfully handle difficult residents and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with residents and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent resident service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
FIFO Registered Nurse
Redstone Recruitment
Launceston, TAS
03.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Registered Nurse
Bob Owens Retirement Village
Tauranga, BOP
01.2023 - Current
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Registered Nurse
Ultimate Care Oakland
Tauranga, BOP
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed 84 bed facility with hospital, rest home and respite level of care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Registered Nurse
Radius Althorp I Hospital Care
Tauranga, BOP
12.2016 - 02.2022
- Administered medications and treatment to residents. Monitored effectiveness while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Palliative care approach.
- De-escalating residents challenging behaviors.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Identified resident care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
Registered Nurse
Athenree Rest Home & Hospital
Waihi, BOP
10.2016 - 12.2016
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each resident and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Waiariki Institute of Technology
Windermere, Tauranga12.2015
Certificate in Level 4 Health Care Assistance -
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
Windermere Tauranga12.2012
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Delegation and Motivation
- Responding to Emergencies
- Resident Examination
- Medication Administration
- Accurate Documentation
- Computer Skills
Referees
Michelle Best
Hospital Unit Coordinator
Bob Owens Retirement Village
michelle.best@bobowens.co.nz
0277528447
Liezl Santiago
Special Care Unit Coordinator
Bob Owens Retirement Village
lizzie.santiago@bobowens.co.nz
0274067692
Timeline
FIFO Registered Nurse
Redstone Recruitment
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Bob Owens Retirement Village
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Ultimate Care Oakland
02.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse
Radius Althorp I Hospital Care
12.2016 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse
Athenree Rest Home & Hospital
10.2016 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Nursing -
Waiariki Institute of Technology
Certificate in Level 4 Health Care Assistance -
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic