Lara Racanday Ranis

• Utilises Nursing knowledge and judgement in assessing patient's health needs, provision of care and facilitates health teaching to support clients in managing their health and well=being.
• Adheres to the Treaty of Waitangi and upholding cultural competency in the delivery of health care particularly to Maori health consumers.
• Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
• Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
• Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
• Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
• Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
• Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
• Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
• Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
• Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.

· Assistance to the Corporate Human Resource Director

· Made training modules for employees and upper management personnel

· Does the initial training and orientation of all nurses to join the healthcare facility

· Gives lecture/training to Head Nurses/Supervisors on how to handle junior nurses and patients complaints

· Worked hand in hand with the Nurse Training Officer in developing modules/topics to use in the continues training of staff nurses within the organization

· Edited and accomplished revision of the Human Resource Manual of the company within six (6) months

· Made the 1st Personnel Handbook of the company

• Responsible in the initial assessment of patients, facilitates admission (proper identification, history taking and getting consent prior to admission) and triage.
• Establishes IV line observing aseptic technique
• Assist physician in resuscitation, ET intubation, NGT insertion.
• Provide orientation and training to new staff, and act as a resource for staff members in relation to their Clinical Practice
• Assist staff to address issues that arise in everyday Emergency Department Nursing Practice
• Assist the Nurse Supervisor regarding staffing / rostering, instrument and equipment needs, and carry out tasks in behalf of Nurse Supervisor when required.
• Ensures that the Emergency Cart is complete and all medical facility and equipment are working properly.
• Ensure safety of the patient and provides fast, quality service
• Maintaining accurate and proper documentation regarding patient care
• Assisting surgeons in performing minor operations and other medical procedures
• Supporting patients to identify their best interest and maintain confidentiality of care
• Consistently develop and evaluate nursing care plan