Mary Alfonso
Pokeno,WKO
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Nurse Specialist and Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Te Whatu Ora, showcasing advanced clinical knowledge and leadership. Excelled in patient care coordination, mentoring staff, and enhancing patient satisfaction through innovative care strategies. Demonstrated critical thinking and a commitment to professional development, significantly contributing to interdisciplinary team success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Te Whatu Ora
Middlemore Hospital, Counties Manukau
03.2024 - Current
- Promote high standards of patient care. Utilise specialist knowledge and skills in the provision of vascular access.
- Provide nursing leadership and effectively manage and support ward nurses in caring and managing central venous lines.
- Reduce clinical risk to patients with CVCs in non-specialist areas within the organization, provide telephone support and advice to patients and healthcare professionals.
- Provide a service that is tailored to meet the needs of every patient, to understand what the patients need and be adaptable and responsive.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic care and improve patient satisfaction.
- To collaborate with specialized clinical teams specifically infectious disease doctors within the organisation and other healthcare providers to manage patients discharged on OPAT.
- To act as the OPAT Specialist Nurse providing and receiving information that may sometimes be highly complex, sensitive or contentious in nature and communicating this, when relevant to clinicians such as PICC team, ID doctors, ward nurses, OPAT/ID pharmacists.
Registered Nurse
Te Whatu Ora
Middlemore Hospital, Counties Mnaukau
07.2015 - Current
- Conduct thorough assessments of patients’ medical histories and current health statuses. Educate patients and their families about procedures, risks, benefits, and obtain informed consent. Prepare patients for procedures by ensuring appropriate fasting, administering pre-procedure medications, and establishing IV access.
- Support interventional radiologists by providing necessary instruments, maintaining a sterile environment, and monitoring patient vitals throughout the procedure. Administer and manage sedation or anaesthesia as required, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Monitor patients during recovery for complications or adverse reactions. Provide pain management and address discomfort. Educate patients on post-procedure care, including wound management, activity restrictions, and follow-up instructions.
- Accurately document all aspects of the procedure, including patient assessments, medications, and any complications. Report adverse events or deviations to the healthcare team.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Engage in quality assurance and improvement activities to enhance procedural safety and patient outcomes. Stay updated with advancements in interventional radiology techniques and technologies.
- 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.
- Coordinate care with radiologists, technologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure effective patient management. Communicate clearly with patients and families about procedures and care plans.
Registered Nurse
Laxamana Paediatric Hospital
Magalang, Philippines
01.2012 - 02.2015
- Check in child patients, evaluating their symptoms and checking their vital signs.
- Complete diagnostic tests.
- Administer medications or minor procedures.
- Create a treatment plan or coordinate follow-up medical care.
- Educate family members on treatment options.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science - Advanced Nursing
University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of Fatima University
Manila, Philippines10.2008
Skills
- Leadership and management
- Expert in PIVL and PICC line insertions
- Excellent communication skills
- Emotionally inteligent
- Patient Care Coordination
- Critical thinking abilities
- Advanced clinical knowledge
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Te Whatu Ora
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Te Whatu Ora
07.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
Laxamana Paediatric Hospital
01.2012 - 02.2015
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science - Advanced Nursing
University of Auckland
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of Fatima University