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Lily Avin Maxwell

Waitara,TKI

Summary

IWI AFFILIATION(S) Ngati Mutunga - Taranaki Tainui – Ngai Tai WHAKATAUKI | Manaaki Whenua – Care for the land | Manaaki Tāngata – Care for the people | Haere Whakamua – Go forward PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Highly motivated Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practicing Certificate, 35 years life experience and 3 years surgical nursing experience. I am seeking to expand on hospital based clinical experience through employment in a community-based healthcare setting. I am particularly interested in developing nursing skills in public health, mental health and primary healthcare services. I have completed a Post-Graduate Certificate in Nursing qualification through Massey University and are in the beginning stages of completing a proficient level PDRP. I am approachable with excellent communication skills. I provide a high standard of all aspects of patient care. I work well autonomously or within a team and have outstanding prioritisation and time management skills. I provide therapeutic patient centred care underpinned by principles of partnership, participation and protection, in line with Tiriti Waitangi, that is focussed on improving health equity within New Zealand’s population. I have hospital-based experience in managing a range of patients in both an endoscopy and surgical day ward setting. I strongly value teamwork, communication, partnership, courtesy, positivity, honesty and integrity in all areas of both my personal and professional life. I am also very passionate about increasing health literacy within the community to empower people to manage their own health more effectively. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Practiced Community Mental Health Nurse with 3 years of experience applying diverse methods and procedures for patient diagnosis and treatment. Focused on improving well-being of clients, offering support and resources to overcome challenges. Skilled in case management, developmental teaching and program evaluations within private practice and psychiatric facilities. Patient-oriented Nurse with [Number] years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with surgical nursing specialty. Practiced Community Mental Health Nurse with [Number] years of experience applying diverse methods and procedures for patient diagnosis and treatment. Focused on improving well-being of clients, offering support and resources to overcome challenges. Skilled in case management, developmental teaching and program evaluations within private practice and psychiatric facilities. Patient-oriented Nurse with [Number] years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with [Area of expertise] specialty.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Mental Health Nurse

Tui Ora Ltd
04.2023 - Current
  • Co-facilitated and taught coping skills in wellness on an individual and whanau/group basis.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary treatment team to revise goals, objectives and interventions based on patient status and needs.
  • Modified care plans to precipitate progress, integrating new services and support from community and provider networks.
  • Rendered holistic care to adult patients, promoting diverse and equitable physical and mental health programs from a Te Ao Maori perspective.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.

Registered Nurse

Te Whatu Ora, Taranaki
01.2020 - 04.2023
  • PACU2/Dayward - Taranaki Base Hospital – 0.8FTE
  • CLINICAL ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Preoperative patient admission and assessment skills
  • Peripheral IV cannulation/venous access
  • Pre/post procedure risk assessments and patient education
  • Managing patient recovery post-surgery using primary and secondary survey skills
  • Collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Post-operative surgical wound assessment and management
  • Pre-admission medication administration including intravenous and intramuscular medications – Medchart and paper chart competent
  • ECG and intra-procedural cardiac monitoring
  • VTE prevention and education
  • Trial removal of catheter procedure experience
  • Postoperative patient discharge
  • CHIC referral and internal referral facilitation
  • Male catheterisation competent
  • Intravesical bladder instillation (BCG administration)
  • Pain assessment and management skills
  • Electronic discharge summary compilation
  • Aseptic technique/infection control-based practice
  • Discharging/transferring patients safely according to relevant discharge criteria and TDHB policies
  • Functional navigation of TDHB IT systems such as Medchart and Concerto to facilitate patient care
  • Appropriate identification, arrangement and use of PPE when clinically indicated
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing Degree -

Western Institute of Technology
New Plymouth, TKI
01.2020

Advanced Diploma in Beauty Therapy/Aesthetics - Beauty Therapy

Aoraki Polytechnic - City And Guilds Advanced Dip
Christchurch, CAN
11.2008

PG Cert in Nursing - Nursing Praxis

Massey University
Palmerston North, NZ
08.2023

Skills

  • High standard of professionalism – conduct myself in a professional manner
  • Communication skills – possess a variety of communication skills including active listening and enjoy encouraging positive lifestyle changes using motivational interviewing techniques
  • Teamwork – I develop a professional rapport with colleagues and whaiora promoting approachability and work well within a multi-disciplinary team or independently
  • Observational Skills – demonstrated competence in numerous clinical and patient assessment skills
  • Professional Development – dedicated to academic and professional development
  • Patient Care Oversight
  • Specialized Healthcare Referrals
  • Injection Administration
  • Safety Protocols
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Delegation and Motivation
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Convalescent Care
  • Social Psychology
  • Psychiatric Evaluation
  • Alternative Treatments
  • Improvement Processes
  • Diagnostic Test Evaluations
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Community Mental Health Programs
  • Emergency Situations
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Patient Interaction
  • Mental and Physical Assessments
  • Patient Admission
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Test Interpretations
  • Industry Best Practices
  • Compliance Issues
  • Routine Examinations
  • Administer Medication
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Trauma recovery
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient consultation
  • Preventive health
  • Chronic disease management
  • Medication Administration

Additional Information

  • SCHOLARSHIPS|AWARDS|ACHIEVEMENT , 2020 - Nurse Entry to Practice Programme Completed PDRP level - Competent 2019 - NERF Undergraduate Study Scholarship - NZNO 2018 - Maureen Rowlands Award - Taranaki Nurse Graduate Association 2017 - Sir Maui Pōmare Scholarship Award - Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT) Note: Original documentation of awards/scholarships available upon request

Timeline

Community Mental Health Nurse

Tui Ora Ltd
04.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Te Whatu Ora, Taranaki
01.2020 - 04.2023

Bachelor of Nursing Degree -

Western Institute of Technology

Advanced Diploma in Beauty Therapy/Aesthetics - Beauty Therapy

Aoraki Polytechnic - City And Guilds Advanced Dip

PG Cert in Nursing - Nursing Praxis

Massey University
Lily Avin Maxwell