Lucy Wolfgramm
Auckland
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with hands-on experience as a Healthcare Assistant at Middlemore Hospital Bureau. Bringing nearly 3 years of focused patient care, including supporting those with swallowing difficulties and assisting with daily living activities. Proven track record in enhancing patient safety by providing tailored care to high fall-risk individuals. Eager to contribute to exceptional healthcare delivery, leveraging skills derived from a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Pacific from Manukau Institute of Technology.
Healthcare professional with comprehensive experience in patient assistance and care. Proven ability to support medical staff and contribute to positive patient experience. Reliable team player with focus on adaptability and achieving optimal outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Healthcare Assistant (HCA)
Middlemore Hospital Bureau
04.2023 - Current
- Provided one-on-one care for confused patients identified as high fall risks.
- Facilitated patients' activities of daily living (ADL), including personal hygiene and feeding.
- Redirected and oriented patients regarding their surroundings and time.
- Stripped beds upon patient discharge and coordinated cleaning services for isolation rooms.
- Supported nursing staff in patient care, assisting those experiencing difficulties with swallowing.
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various health conditions.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
- Performed vital signs monitoring, ensuring timely reporting of any abnormalities to the medical team.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
Caregiver
Summerset Retirement Village
09.2019 - 01.2023
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in caregiving techniques, enhancing the quality of care provided.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Bachelor of Nursing Pacific
Manukau Institute of Technology
11-2024
Certificate - Nursing Advance Level 4
New Zealand Management Academies, Manukau Branch
12.2020
Skills
- Interprofessional Relationships
- Effective Communication
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Patient-focused care
- Supporting personal needs
- Feeding assistance
- Empathy and compassionate care
- Patient positioning
- Calm under stress
- Catheter care
- Mobility assistance
- Bedsore prevention
Timeline
Healthcare Assistant (HCA)
Middlemore Hospital Bureau
04.2023 - Current
Caregiver
Summerset Retirement Village
09.2019 - 01.2023
Certificate - Nursing Advance Level 4
New Zealand Management Academies, Manukau Branch
Bachelor's Degree - Bachelor of Nursing Pacific
Manukau Institute of Technology
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