Sean Jenkins
Lower Hutt,WGN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with a progressive career history in direct and with escalating patient care, triage community phone calls, care coordination in a fast-paced environment and management of hospital level care residents in a large retirement village. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service. Always defined as a team player and has the ongoing ambition to develop new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Charge Nurse Manager
Te Whatu Ora - 5 North
05.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and execute patient care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Conducted performance appraisals, providing constructive feedback to enhance team effectiveness and morale.
- Collaborated with the senior team to complete audits to ensure the ward was meeting competence and looked at areas for improvement.
- Facilitating early discharges where able to ensure the flow of the ward is seamless to provide further flow for the wider hospital and emergency department.
Registered Nurse
Capital & Coast District Health Board (5 North)
08.2020 - 06.2024
- Delivered high-quality care to patients in the ward.
- Administered CAPD and APD to renal patients.
- Would management.
- Management of central and peripheral lines.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized care, and maintain patient flow.
- Provided skilled, timely, and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients and escalated concerns deterioration as needed.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust their care plans accordingly.
- Worked as shift coordinator, overlooking the ward and answering community triage calls.
Hospital Unit Coordinator/Manager
Ryman Healthcare
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Supported and oversaw care team members in providing person-centred care of the highest standard.
- Acted as the advocate for each resident and ensuring they are aware of their rights regarding treatment offered and care and services supplied.
- Reviewed clinical indicators and implemented strategies to improve or reverse negative trends whilst maintaining an open/no blame investigation and positive improvement approach.
- Built, inspired and motivated a strong team that acted with kindness, strive for excellence, were resilient, communicated effectively and worked to achieve the goal of delivering the worlds best retirement experience.
- Managed the unit's roster to ensure all shifts were covered with appropriate skilled team members and that primary care principles were always maintained.
- Ensured all new team members were warmly welcomed and ensured they felt supported during their initial orientation program.
- Leaded and modelled the Ryman Characteristics and consistently delivered the Ryman Leaders Expectations.
- Strictly observed and role modelled best practise in all appropriate infection control policies and escalation matrix
- Carried out and maintained high quality care plans for hospital level residents and organised regular MDT meetings to ensure families are kept well informed.
- Ensured high quality end of life care is provided to palliative patients during their final days.
Registered Nurse (ICU).
Capital And Coast District Healthboard
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honoured patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences. Ensured this was handed over to ensure continuity of care from the following nurses.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines (physio, dietitian etc) to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery. Ensured the desired outcomes were documented for continuous monitoring.
Registered Nurse (Casual)
Ryman Healthcare
08.2020 - 11.2022
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients during their end of life care.
- Supervised and delivered nursing care which is directed according to the nursing process to ensure all care is assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated to meet the needs and goals of the individual resident.
- Provide supervision, assistance and direction to carers to implement care instructions as detailed in the resident's nursing care plans and monitor the competence of staff to ensure they deliver safe, effective and high quality care.
- Implement medical staff instructions and adhere to all protocols within the complex.
Senior Health Care Assistant
Ryman Healthcare
04.2014 - 08.2020
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating and drinking and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Followed and implemented nursing care plans under direction of registered nurse.
- Worked alongside Registered Nurses to provide high quality care to End of Life patients while protecting their dignity.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate - Nursing Science
Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, WGN11.2021
Nurse Entry To Practise (NETP) -
Victoria University
Wellington 07.2021
Bachelor of Nursing -
Ara Institute Of Canterbury
Christchurch 07.2020
Certificate in Pre-Health And Science -
Ara Institute Of Canterbury
Christchurch 06.2016
Skills
- I ensure that I communicate effective and clearly to not only the patients but the families and the members in the wider team which can be understood and creates a welcoming environment
- I always ensure my nursing practise shows compassion and empathy to my patients to make sure they feel a sense of care and are comfortable
- In practise, I have sound judgement and justified decision making by using my knowledge that I haver gained throughout my nursing career and studies
- I ensure my nursing practise maintain professional, legal, ethical and cultural requirements
Effective Communication Skills
Compassionate and Empathetic
Critical Thinking
Responsible and Reliable
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Medication Administration
- Documentation and Reporting
- Palliative Care
Other skills:
Timeline
Associate Charge Nurse Manager
Te Whatu Ora - 5 North
05.2024 - Current
Hospital Unit Coordinator/Manager
Ryman Healthcare
11.2022 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse (ICU).
Capital And Coast District Healthboard
06.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse
Capital & Coast District Health Board (5 North)
08.2020 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse (Casual)
Ryman Healthcare
08.2020 - 11.2022
Senior Health Care Assistant
Ryman Healthcare
04.2014 - 08.2020
Post Graduate Certificate - Nursing Science
Victoria University of Wellington
Nurse Entry To Practise (NETP) -
Victoria University
Bachelor of Nursing -
Ara Institute Of Canterbury
Certificate in Pre-Health And Science -
Ara Institute Of Canterbury
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