MANISHA NAIDU
Auckland,New Zealand
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with eight years of experience caring for patients within hospital and aged care setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ryman Healthcare
Remuera, Auckland
10.2023 - Current
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
- Organised and monitored medication schedules for elderly clients.
- Coordinated transportation services for medical appointments.
- Maintained records of client care plans and progress notes.
- Assisted in developing individualised care plans for elderly clients.
- Prepared meals according to prescribed diets and nutrition plans.
- Reported any changes in health or behaviour to GP promptly
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving elderly clients.
- Encouraged independence by assisting with mobility issues and providing instruction on safety precautions.
- Collaborated with family members to ensure that all client needs were met.
- Educated families about available resources within the community.
- Participated in team building activities designed to improve communication skills amongst colleagues.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing paperwork, answering phones, scheduling appointments and ordering supplies.
- Assessed the physical condition of elderly patients during routine check-ups.
- Ensured a safe environment by monitoring equipment use and checking fire safety systems regularly.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
Registered Nurse
TAMAVUA TWOMEY HOSPITAL
Suva, Fiji
01.2017 - 10.2022
- Worked in three units which comprise Rehabilitation, Medical and Surgical, and Specialized (Dermatology).
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Registered Nurse - Intern
LAUTOKA HOSPITAL
Lautoka, Fiji
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Worked as intern nurse for a year
- Experience in Medical, Surgical, Orthopaedic, Paediatric, Obstetric, Intensive Care and Burns unit.
- Assisted in providing patient care, including vital signs assessment and documentation, medication administration, wound care, and patient education.
- Performed physical assessments of patients to determine their overall health status.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions and modified plans as necessary.
- Participated in the development of individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Provided direct nursing care to assigned patients according to established standards and practices.
- Maintained accurate medical records for all assigned patients.
- Assisted physicians with various treatments and procedures as needed.
- Monitored changes in patient conditions, reported any deviations from normal parameters, and documented accordingly.
- Responded promptly to calls from patients or staff members requiring assistance.
- Supported the orientation of new staff members by providing guidance on policies and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable regulations regarding patient safety.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching patients about their condition.
- Administered medications safely according to physician orders.
- Coordinated scheduling of tests or other diagnostic procedures for assigned patients.
- Facilitated discharge planning by identifying appropriate post-acute services for discharged patients.
- Obtained vital signs and checked blood glucose levels of assigned patients.
- Shadowed nursing staff to better understand care approaches and learn proper procedures.
- Assisted patients with daily living tasks by helping with bathing, changing clothes and trips to restroom.
- Protected patient wounds and infections by applying clean dressings, stockings and support bandages.
- Assisted staff with passing meal trays and feeding patients.
- Transferred patients from room to x-ray or lab by wheelchair or bed.
- Participated in implementation of individual treatment plans for patients with broad range of health issues.
- Performed physical assessments in alignment with individual treatment plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens for testing.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to devise treatment methods designed to reduce pain and discomfort.
- Supervised and upheld cleanliness and sanitation in assigned areas.
- Oversaw screening and intake process for new residents.
- Communicated with residents to facilitate goal planning and assisted in evaluating treatment goals.
- Instructed staff and residents regarding routine procedures to maintain sanitary and healthy environment.
- Facilitated resident classes and groups offering education on basic medical precautions and life skills.
- Coordinated resident transportation needs, including providing sedation when medically appropriate.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
Education
Competence Assessment Programme - Nursing
Lonsdale Education Centre
Auckland09-2023
Bachelor of Nursing -
Fiji National University
01.2015
Skills
- Communication skills
- Fluent in English and Hindi
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Active listener
- Observant
- Critical thinking
- Ability to solve problems
- Follow policies and procedures
- Evidence based practises
- Time management
- Ability to multitask
- Priotize and plan task
- Team work
- Friendly relationship with colleagues
- Communicate with each other
- Professionalism
- Follow the code of conducts
- Show respect
- Properly dressed and well presented
- Patient Care
- Provide safe environment
- Follow plans as ordered
- Listen to patients
- Confident with medications and IV therapies
- Perform procedures with minimal to no supervision
- Patient confidentiality
- Patient Assessment
- Proper history taking
- Monitor vitals
- Active listening
- Confidentiality
Accomplishments
- Participated in cadets in secondary for five years (2007-2011)
- Participated and achieved bronze award in the Duke of Edinburgh Program (2010)
- Attended workshop on 5S (2021)
- Attended Fiji Emergency Nursing Symposium- Virtual (2021)
- Attended workshop on Clinical Governance (2022)
- Competence Assessment Programme (2023)
- CPR and First aid training completed (2024)
- Preceptorship Training (2024)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ryman Healthcare
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
TAMAVUA TWOMEY HOSPITAL
01.2017 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse - Intern
LAUTOKA HOSPITAL
01.2016 - 01.2017
Competence Assessment Programme - Nursing
Lonsdale Education Centre
Bachelor of Nursing -
Fiji National University
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