Meredith Metcalfe
Pukerua Bay
Summary
I have a strong passion for patient care. I am committed to ongoing professional development and work collaboratively with the healthcare team. I am dedicated to significantly improving my patients' lives and will strive to meet requirements throughout my career.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse and Ward 7 North General Surgical
Wellington Hospital
02.2024 - Current
- Specialising in Ophthalmology, Vascular and Ear, Nose and Throat.
- Skills in my current job include wound management, medication management and administration, including IV medications, infusions, blood transfusions, glucose-insulin-potassium infusions, antibiotics, IM and subcutaneous injections, opioid infusions and PCA/NCA opioid drug infusions
- Drain care and management, including assessing and monitoring drainage, maintaining and securing the drain, performing site care with aseptic technique, documenting output and complications, educating patients, and ensuring safe removal when appropriate
- Acute post-operative care involves assessing patients for stability before transfer, closely monitoring vital signs, pain, wounds, and drains, managing complications based on surgery type, promoting early mobilization, preventing risks like infections or DVTs, ensuring proper hydration and nutrition, and documenting and escalating concerns for safe recovery.
- Patient care planning and management.
- I am a qualified Influenza Vaccinator.
Health Care Assistant
Capital Coast Health - Wellington
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
Student Nurse Transition Placement
Capital & Coast District Health Board
07.2023 - 09.2023
- I was able to take patient loads in this placement which opened up the opportunity to focus on patient-centred care
- Acute triaging for patients and determining the triage number using the The Australasian Triage Scale.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Covid Vaccinator Clinic
Mana Medical Centre
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Document patient's vaccination status effectively
- Observed the public for any adverse reactions
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Massey University
11.2023
Health and Science Level 4 -
Whiteria Health and Science
11.2020
Level 1, 2 and 3 NCEA -
Wellington High School
11.2018
Skills
- Strong interpersonal Communication
- Time Management
- Professional Responsibility
- Teamwork
- Medication and IV administration
- Tracheostomy care
- Authorised Influenza Vaccinator
- Level 4 CPR
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Surgical wound management
- Professional Responsibility
- Teamwork
Nz Registration Number
346179
Australian Registration
MW0002930148
Clinical Placement History
- Capital and Coast District Health Board - Pōneke & Mana Medical Centre, Administrator Casual, 07/01/21, 07/01/22, Gathered patient information and updated their health system after Covid-19 vaccination.
- Wellington urgent and medical, Student Nurse, 07/01/23, 09/01/23, Assisted in patient assessments, took vital signs, and provided basic care and medication administration.
- Capital & Coast District Health Board, 7 North, Surgical, Nurse, 05/01/23, 09/01/23, Cared for many sick patients and developed time management skills.
- Capital & Coast District Health Board, Emergency Department, Nurse, 03/01/23, 03/01/23, Cared for patients with various conditions and worked with a team during emergencies.
- Capital & Coast District Health Board, Crisis Resolution Services Wellington, Nurse, 02/01/23, 03/01/23, Cared for patients with extreme mental illnesses.
- Hutt Valley District Health Board, Burns and Plastics Outpatients, Nurse, 09/01/23, 10/01/23, Worked with patients in a day clinic for appointments.
- Capital & Coast District Health Board, Kenepuru, Wellington, Nurse, 07/01/22, 08/01/22, Introduced to forensic mental health.
- Capital & Coast District Health Board, Kenepuru Hospital, Porirua, Wellington, Nurse, 04/01/22, 05/01/22, Cared for older adults post-surgery.
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing team sports, such as netball.
- Travelling.
- Walking and exploring the outdoors.
- Highly sociable and able to connect with peers.
Timeline
Registered Nurse and Ward 7 North General Surgical
Wellington Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Student Nurse Transition Placement
Capital & Coast District Health Board
07.2023 - 09.2023
Covid Vaccinator Clinic
Mana Medical Centre
01.2023 - 08.2023
Health Care Assistant
Capital Coast Health - Wellington
01.2022 - 01.2024
Health and Science Level 4 -
Whiteria Health and Science
Level 1, 2 and 3 NCEA -
Wellington High School
Bachelor of Nursing -
Massey University
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