Koinonia Smith
Auckland,AUK
Summary
As a now practicing Māori Nurse my philosophy is based on Tikānga Māori and holism. Te Whare Tapa Whā is at the centre of my care and practice. This gives me a natural advantage to tautoko tangata whaiora and their whanau. I am naturally person orientated which makes it easy to work in collaborative MDT's. Dedicated ot improving the statistics that Māori face everyday.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Te Whatu Ora - Whitiki Maurea
, Auckland
05.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring whaiora for reactions and side effects.
- Advocated for whaiora by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Recorded whaiora condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Acted as whaiora advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Provided whaiora and whanau health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Counseled whaiora and whanau, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
Health Care Assistant
Te Whatu Ora - Waitemata
, Auckland
07.2018 - 04.2023
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing.
- Actively participated in team meetings discussing patient cases and best practices.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests in a timely manner.
- Observed patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and reported any changes to supervisor or nurse on duty.
- Utilized strong organizational skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Interacted positively with family members of patients while delivering compassionate care.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted in transferring patients from wheelchair or bed using appropriate techniques.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning of bedridden patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, NZ11-2022
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- CPR Certification
- Patient evaluations
- Care Monitoring
- First Aid Certification
- Medication Administration
- Relationship Building
- Emotional and Social Support
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Family Education
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
Accomplishments
- Waitemata Health Scholarship 2020-2022
- Tressa Thomas Retraining award 2022
- Kia Ora Hauora Scholarship 2021
- Te Kaunihera O Nga Neehi Maori Representative for Tamaki Makaurau 2021
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Te Whatu Ora - Whitiki Maurea
05.2023 - Current
Health Care Assistant
Te Whatu Ora - Waitemata
07.2018 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Auckland University of Technology
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