Laura Richmond
Summary
I have recently taken a short break from Nursing after giving birth to my son in November last year. We moved to the Bay of Plenty from Hamilton to be closer to family. I am ready to now get back to nursing and get out of my comfort zone to try something new. I have always had a passion for caring for people and making a difference. I strongly believe that it is important to support patients holistically respecting individual cultural and spiritual needs whilst providing care to the highest standard possible. As a mum now I am looking to move away from full time employment and would ideally like to work two to three days per week.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Waikato District Health Board
03.2020 - 04.2023
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonates ranging from 23 weeks gestation to full term
- Provided and managed respiratory support for infants including ventilation, CPAP and nasal flow oxygen
- Provided family centred care, communicating with parents, encouraging and helping them participate with cares and kangaroo cuddles.
- Collaborated with lactation staff to help establish breastfeeding with mothers and their newborn.
- Administered medications and fluids via various routes including orally, enteral and parental nutrition.
- Continuously checked vital signs on critically ill neonates documenting and reporting any changes or concerns to medical staff.
- Participated in medical rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings advocating for my patients.
- Followed policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
- Assisted medical staff with procedures such as central venous and arterial line insertions. Also assisting with removing these lines.
Orthopaedic Registered Nurse
Waikato District Health Board
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Liaising with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated patients, family members and caregivers on patient care instructions for discharge.
- Cared for acute pre and post operative patients with orthopaedic injury's including spinal, hip, knee, ankle and multitrauma level injuries.
- Managed post operative tasks such as routine vital sign and neurovascular monitoring, indwelling catheter cares and removal.
- Administered IV and oral medications and analgesia as indicated including patient controlled analgesia pump management.
- My responsibilities included assisting with personal cares, manual handling, pressure area cares, surgical drain removal, venipuncture and cannulation.
- Provide safe and effective care for patients by following the DHBs policies and procedures guidelines.
Education
Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing -
University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ11.2020
Bachelor of Nursing -
Waikato Institute of Technology
Hamilton, NZ02.2019
Skills
- Empathy
- Time management
- Excellent attention to detail
- Team work
- Effective communication
- Advocacy
- Reliability
- Professional responsibility
- Organisation and planning
References
Kelly Ashton - Clinical Educator
Waikato Hospital NICU
0212994906
Diane Taylor - CNM - Waikato NICU
diane.taylor@waikatodhb.health.nz
Timeline
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Waikato District Health Board
03.2020 - 04.2023
Orthopaedic Registered Nurse
Waikato District Health Board
02.2019 - 03.2020
Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing -
University of Auckland
Bachelor of Nursing -
Waikato Institute of Technology
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