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Lucy Griffin

Christchurch,Canterbury

Summary

Dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience and a passion for patient care, specialising in complex wound management and patient education. I have proven ability to lead and mentor nursing staff while delivering tailored nursing care that aligns with patient rehabilitation. I excel at working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, and my strong communication skills and attention to detail help me to build strong therapeutic relationships with both patients and colleagues.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Spinal Injury Unit Ward HG - Te Whatu Ora
02.2019 - Current
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualised care plans for patients.
  • Performed complex wound care procedures including surgical dressing changes, negative pressure wound therapy, wound irrigation and suture / staple removal.
  • Assisted medical staff with procedures including Intrathecal Baclofen Pump trials, steroid injections and punch biopsies.
  • Promoting preventative care through education and early intervention.
  • Conducted thorough assessments and evaluations, leading to timely interventions and improved patient outcomes.
  • Provided nursing care that is compassionate and holistic, addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • I am currently the preceptor for all new graduate nurses who work on the ward, providing mentorship and enhancing team performance through knowledge sharing and skill development.
  • Worked as a CLN for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing guidance and support during their placement and organising learning opportunities.
  • Educated patients, their family members and caregiver teams on self care techniques, disease management, safe medication use and follow-up care.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing -

Ara Institute of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ
11-2018

Skills

  • Excellent inter-personal skills and communication
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Ventilator care
  • Non-invasive airway - ARIVO, BIPAP
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Carer training
  • Time management and organisation skills
  • Sound clinical reasoning and critical thinking
  • Manual Handling
  • Central Venous Access device endorsement
  • Wound care - Chronic and acute wound care, Negative Pressure Wound Therapy, skin assessment

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Spinal Injury Unit Ward HG - Te Whatu Ora
02.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Nursing -

Ara Institute of Canterbury

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