- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
- Food
- Music
MAGDALENA FLOARES
Nelson
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with more than 18 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior nurse
Heritage Lifecare- Flaxmore Lifecare (Dementia & Rest Home)
10.2023 - Current
- Led educational workshops for staff members on topics such pain management, falls prevention, and wound care best practices.
- Evaluated patient progress against treatment goals regularly, adjusting interventions accordingly to promote optimal outcomes.
- Completed resident’s InterRAI assessments in line with the company policies and DHB’s requirements.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among team members according to their skill sets ensuring efficient workflow.
- Investigates and monitors outbreaks, recommending modified procedures as appropriate.
- Assisted patients in navigating complex medical systems by serving as a liaison between them and their healthcare providers.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the facility by adhering to infection control protocols and advocating for optimal working conditions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviour to understand conditions and effectively modify their care plans.
- Educated residents about long standing conditions such as asthma, COPD, HTN developing care plans for managing and preventing complications that might occur.
Occupational Health nurse
Alliance Farmers Produce
11.2021 - 10.2023
- Educated all employees on flu symptoms, illness prevention, benefits of good hygiene and smoking cessation programs.
- Collaborated with physicians or other licensed practitioners to arrange further medical treatment.
- Conducted regular health screenings to detect potential health issues early, improving overall workforce wellbeing.
Unit coordinator
EXPERIONCARE- WENSLEY HOUSE
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Employed effective communication with the residents and families, physicians and other healthcare team members related to residents condition.
- Supported the team of healthcare assistant in providing high-quality care by assisting with vital sign monitoring, wound dressing changes, and other essential tasks as needed.
- Initiated and maintained residents medical records and other documents related to patient care.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
Senior Registered Nurse
OTUMARAMA REST-HOME OCEANIA HEALTHCARE
11.2013 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Responsible for writing individual care planes for residents in consultation with their family.
- Educated residents on disease management strategies, empowering them to actively participate in caring for own health.
- Completed resident’s InteRAI assessments accordingly to the policies and DHB’s requirements.
- Proficient in using medical systems like E-case, Medimap, also Window and Microsoft Office
Registered Nurse
GREEN GABLES REST HOME OCEANIA HEALTHCARE
08.2008 - 10.2010
- Maintained liaison with doctors and residents’ families.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
REGISTERED NURSE
CAUGHY SMITH PRESTON REST HOME AND HOSPITAL-Auckland
02.2006 - 06.2008
- Delivered high care for resident overseeing the team of HCAs.
- Administered medication as per resident’s chart.
- Responded promptly to urgent situations as falls, deterioration in resident’s condition and acted as per policies- ongoing residents assessments.
REGISTERED NURSE
MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT HOSPITAL - Constanta, Romania
Constanta, Romania
01.1996 - 07.2004
- Organized activities of the Surgery Department
- Assisted the surgeon with minor surgical procedures : excisions of skin cancer, cyst excisions, abscesses incision, sutures of lacerations, wound assessments and dressing post-surgery.
- First aid in immobilizations of fractures, strains.
- Administrated medication: intramuscular injections, intravenous, subcutaneous injections as per Surgeon’s indication – tetanus shot post injuries.
- Directed activities of prophylactic education of patients under the surgeon’s care.
Education
Diploma in Nursing -
SANITARY POST-SECONDARY SCHOOL
01.1995
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SANITARY HIGH SCHOOL
01.1992
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Documentation accuracy
- Health promotion
- Infection control measures
- Patient education and counselling
- Collaborative team management
Certification
- Competency Assessment Program – Nursing in Aotearoa – 2006– Unitec Auckland
- InterRAI assessment - 2017 NZ.
Interests
Step up for Registered Nurses- leadership course
2018
Timeline
Senior nurse
Heritage Lifecare- Flaxmore Lifecare (Dementia & Rest Home)
10.2023 - Current
Occupational Health nurse
Alliance Farmers Produce
11.2021 - 10.2023
Unit coordinator
EXPERIONCARE- WENSLEY HOUSE
06.2021 - 11.2021
Senior Registered Nurse
OTUMARAMA REST-HOME OCEANIA HEALTHCARE
11.2013 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse
GREEN GABLES REST HOME OCEANIA HEALTHCARE
08.2008 - 10.2010
REGISTERED NURSE
CAUGHY SMITH PRESTON REST HOME AND HOSPITAL-Auckland
02.2006 - 06.2008
REGISTERED NURSE
MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT HOSPITAL - Constanta, Romania
01.1996 - 07.2004
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SANITARY HIGH SCHOOL
Diploma in Nursing -
SANITARY POST-SECONDARY SCHOOL