Mellisa Tipene
Pirinoa,WGN
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering patient care through effective education and counseling. Focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Carterton Medical Centre
Wairarapa, Wellington
03.2021 - Current
- Provided counseling to patients and families and referred patients to other treatment facilities.
- Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
- Evaluated child's response to treatment through phone calls and follow up visits.
- Provided anticipatory guidance to pediatric patients and families concerning areas such as vaccine administration, developmental milestones and nutrition and hygiene practices.
- Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
- Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on diabetes, asthma, and other diseases.
- Formulated plans of care to optimize child's health potential and minimize physical and psychological complications.
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.
- Phone triage.
- Using Medtech.
- Emergency triaging.
- Contraception overview & practice essentials.
- Wound care.
- Recalls
- Maori Health Clinics.
- Long term conditions Clinics.
- Generate prescriptions
Health Care Assistant
Carterton Medical Centre
Carterton, WGN
07.2016 - Current
- Organized and maintained medication closets and first aid supplies.
- Followed and implemented spirometry care plans under direction of registered nurse.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Participated in cleaning and maintenance of medical equipment to assist in department function and regulation compliance.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Generating prescriptions
- Using Medtech.
- Mammograms recalls
- Minor surgeries
- Assisting GP's & Nurses
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
Universal College of Learning
Wairarapa, WGN03.2021
Chanel College
Masterton, WGN01.1990
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Accurate Documentation
- Procedure Assistance
- Diet and Nutrition
- Equipment Sterilization
- Treatment Preparation
- Medication Administration
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Instrument Sterilization
- Critical Thinking
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Nursing Consultation
- Preventive Healthcare
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Carterton Medical Centre
03.2021 - Current
Health Care Assistant
Carterton Medical Centre
07.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
Universal College of Learning
Chanel College