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Lauren Merryfield

Lauren Merryfield

Christchurch,Canterbury

Summary

Proactive worker committed to not only helping patients/clients but to helping other healthcare workers. I have knowledge when working with patients who have Dementia and am experienced in bariatric and palliative care. I believe I am hardworking and passionate. A bit about me; I moved to New Zealand from Britain in 2019. I have studied Pre-health, Early childhood education and care and I am mid-way through studying the Diploma of Enrolled Nursing (with Level 4 completed and Level 5 to be completed.) However I have taken a break due to having a baby.


I personally enjoy being able to make a difference to someone's day/life by helping them.

Work History

Healthcare Assistant

Northshore Hospital Infusion Centre
  • Book clients in for infusion appointments
  • Call clients to rearrange any missed appointments.
  • Understanding the treatments that are given and what they may be given for (Infliximab, Zometa, Anti-D, Iron infusions, IVIG, Blood Infusions etc.)
  • Making sure that the stocks are appropriately stocked
  • Weighing clients before certain treatments
  • Seating clients before treatment
  • Admitting and discharging clients
  • Sending blood forms to blood labs, sending prescriptions to the pharmacy to be processed for the treatments that are happening the following day.
  • Updating client information on request.
  • Maintained up-to-date information in electronic medical records.
  • Responded to inquiries from nurses and patients with accurate information.
  • Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.

Healthcare Assistant

Ngaio Marsh Retirement village
  • Assisted with morning cares for the residents (Wash, clean and dress.)
  • Supervised patients on commodes, in toilets and bathrooms and assisted patients with hygiene needs.
  • Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
  • Adhered to patient special diets and provided supplementary drinks under nursing staff supervision.
  • Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
  • Engage in conversation and get to know the staff and the residents.
  • Read the residents care plans and write in the cares from the day.
  • Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
  • Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating and drinking and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.

Hospital Aide

Nurse Maude Hospital
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition and progress.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Turned and positioned immobile patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Assisted patients with mobility issues in areas such as beds and wheelchair usage.
  • Delivered compassionate care and clear communication when handling death and dying.
  • Maintained and organized patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.
  • Assisted with patient transfers.
  • Assisted with post-mortem cares.

Education

Meols Cop Highschool
Southport, England
01.2018

Pre-health

Hagley College
Christchurch, New Zealand
11.2019

Early Childhood Education

Hagley Community College
Christchurch, CAN
09.2021

Ara Institute
Christchurch, New Zealand
01.2022

Skills

  • Supporting Daily Living Needs
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Supply Restocking
  • Patient Condition Observation
  • Hoisting Equipment
  • Patient Call Light Response
  • Oral Hygiene
  • Calm Under Stress
  • Output Monitoring and Reporting
  • Symptom Documentation

References

  • Gary Swift, North Shore Hospital, Infusion Centre and Surgical ADU Manager, 021736912, gary.swift@waitematadhb.govt.nz
  • Ashli Sinclair, North Shore Hospital, Infusion Centre. Healthcare Assistant/ Admin - Orientator, 02102324524, ashli.sinclair@waitematadhb.govt.nz

Timeline

Healthcare Assistant

Northshore Hospital Infusion Centre

Healthcare Assistant

Ngaio Marsh Retirement village

Hospital Aide

Nurse Maude Hospital

Meols Cop Highschool

Pre-health

Hagley College

Early Childhood Education

Hagley Community College

Ara Institute

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