Lorraine Lazia Nair
Auckland
Summary
Professional and reliable service-oriented registered Nurse with 10 years background in general and specialized Nursing Care. Have completed my NZ registration and have valid APC with experience in aged care. Track record of collaborative team leadership and quick decision making in a fast-paced environment. Passionate about offering the highest level of patient care and achieving superior customer service. A quick learner with a desire to continuous learn new skills, sets and grows professionally.
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Diligent [Desired Position] with background in patient care and nursing. Skilled in managing complex medical conditions and supporting patient recovery. Demonstrated expertise in critical thinking and effective communication.
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ryman Healthcare
01.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Registered Nurse
Elizabeth Knox Hospital and Home
01.2023 - Current
- Admimister Medications using medimap
- Use E-case for documentations
- Formulate short term and long-term care plans
- Educate/advocate for the residents
- Supervise and collaborate with the health care assistants and EN's
- Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team and refer residents accordingly
- Manage and monitor residents' well-being and inform, monitor and evaluate any deterioration in health
- Ensure residents have good nutrition and hydration
- Administer PRNs for changes in health
- Monitor mobility status of the residents and work collaboratively with physiotherapist for referral
- Attend doctors round and update family accordingly
- Involve and inform family/ EPOA about any changes in the health
- Organize and attend MDT meetings
- Refer to GP for any deterioration/changes in health
- Attend designated trainings to upgrade skills and knowledge
Registered Nurse
Tamavua Twomey Hospital
05.2015 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: Ministry of Health and Medical services Fiji - Tamavua Twomey Hospital - Suva, Central Division
- Coordinating with physicians and other health care professionals for creating and evaluating customized care plans
- Diagnosing and monitoring improvement in the patient's condition
- Home visits are conducted to carry out holistic assessment of the patients' needs and progress
- Counseling and conducting family conferences with patient and relative to prevent relapses and contact screening
- Maintain infection control at times
- Directing and supervising enrolled nurses, ward assistants, medical orderlies and housekeeping staffs
- Checking the stock on a regular basis for maintaining the inventory level, and placing orders if required
- Ministry of Health and Medical services Fiji - Tamavua Twomey Hospital - Suva, Central Division
Registered Nurse-General Nursing (medical, surgical and emergency)
Colonial War Memorial Hospital
10.2014 - 05.2015
- Company Overview: Ministry of Health and Medical Services Fiji - Suva, Central Division
- Providing instant care during medical emergencies, like heart attack and strokes discussing treatment with pharmacist and physicians in the critical cases
- Administered prescribed medications, started intravenous fluids, and documented patients charts by recording food and fluid intake and output and monitoring of patients vital signs
- Provided basic patient care and treatments, such as dressed wounds, manage pressure injuries and performed catheterizations
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, moving in bed, standing and walking collaborated daily with physicians and health care team to achieve optimum patient care
- Ministry of Health and Medical Services Fiji - Suva, Central Division
Registered Nurse - Internship
CWMH
02.2014 - 12.2014
- Company Overview: Ministry of Health and Medical services Fiji - Suva, Central Division
- Evaluation and management of all practices under the nurse practice act
- Ensuring all nursing duties are carried out with the scope of practice
- Establishing good relationship with patients, relatives, co-workers and members of the public
- Knowledge of all laws, rules and regulations in public health services
- Ministry of Health and Medical services Fiji - Suva, Central Division
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Nursing Management
Massey University
Auckland11-2025
Medication Optimization in Older Adults - Nursing
University of Auckland
Auckland03-2025
NewZealand Competency assessment - Nursing Registration
Lonsdale
Auckland08.2023
Bachelors of Nursing -
Sangam School of Nursing
Suva, Central Division09.2017
Diploma in Nursing -
Fiji National University - School of Medicine, Nursing and health sciences
Suva, Central Division12.2013
Fiji Seventh Form Examination -
Rishikul Sanatan College
Suva, Fiji12.2010
Fiji Eighth Year Examination -
Rishikul Primary School
Suva, Fiji12.2005
Skills
- Cultural awareness
- Good communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Alert and observant
- Kind and Compassionate
- Dedicated and patience
- Critical thinking
- Responsible
- Time management
- Medication administration
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Direct patient care
- Adaptable and flexible
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Motivation and initiative
- Professionalism and ethics
- Strong clinical judgment
- Compassionate patient care
- Patient education and counseling
- Communication and teamwork
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Problem-solving capacity
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Care planning
- Family education
Accomplishments
- Preceptorship training
- Nursing Older Adults Health (NOAH) course
- Interai trained
- Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 03/05/92
Training And Workshop
- New Zealand Competency assessment Program in Nursing, 06/01/23
- Continence Training, 09/01/23
- Syringe Driver, 09/01/23
- Knox way, 09/01/23
- Wound care, 08/01/23
- Infection Control, 08/01/23
- Medimap training, 08/01/23
- Pain management, 04/01/23
- Radius online courses, 11/01/22 - 06/01/23
- Covid-19 workshop, 2022
- Nursing standard, 2022
- Nurses training on TB, 2022
- First Aid-Kit presentation, 2021
- Job Evaluation Assessment Awareness, 2021
- Bachelor of Nursing, 09/01/17
- TB manual, 2019
- Mega Code, 2019
- IV Cannulation, 2019
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- First Aid Certification
- Driver's License
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- CPR/AED Certification
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ryman Healthcare
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Elizabeth Knox Hospital and Home
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Tamavua Twomey Hospital
05.2015 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse-General Nursing (medical, surgical and emergency)
Colonial War Memorial Hospital
10.2014 - 05.2015
Registered Nurse - Internship
CWMH
02.2014 - 12.2014
Bachelors of Nursing -
Sangam School of Nursing
Diploma in Nursing -
Fiji National University - School of Medicine, Nursing and health sciences
Fiji Seventh Form Examination -
Rishikul Sanatan College
Fiji Eighth Year Examination -
Rishikul Primary School
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- First Aid Certification
- Driver's License
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- CPR/AED Certification
Post-Graduate Certificate - Nursing Management
Massey University
Medication Optimization in Older Adults - Nursing
University of Auckland
NewZealand Competency assessment - Nursing Registration
Lonsdale
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