Milly Smithers
Palmerston North,MWT
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with almost 3 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Orthopaedic specialty. I have also contributed a year of Registered Nursing, aiding during the pandemic by working in a dedicated COVID speciality ward.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered-nurse
Health New Zealand, Te Whatu Ora
08.2021 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
Home Health Care Assistant
NZHealthCare
07.2018 - 08.2021
- Adapted caregiving approaches based on individual patient preferences, respecting unique cultural backgrounds or beliefs.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Facilitated physical therapy exercises as directed, aiding in patient mobility improvements.
- Managed patients'' personal hygiene needs, promoting dignity and cleanliness throughout care provision.
Health Care Assistant
MetLife Care
03.2017 - 09.2020
- 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.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
Dementia Level Health Care Assistant
Ranfurly Manor Hospital & Rest Home
07.2015 - 02.2017
- Cultivated strong relationships with patients and families, fostering an environment of trust and open communication that facilitated better healthcare experiences.
- Played an active role in delivering holistic care that addressed not only physical but also emotional well-being of patients under my supervision.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding.
- Worked alongside Dementia Residents, to promote a safe environment for daily living.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
UCOL
Palmerston North, NZ07.2021
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient and family advocacy
- Precepting
- Relationship Building
References
Erica Calvert
Charge Nurse Orthopedics Wards
Ph: 06 356 9169
EXT- 7247
Timeline
Registered-nurse
Health New Zealand, Te Whatu Ora
08.2021 - Current
Home Health Care Assistant
NZHealthCare
07.2018 - 08.2021
Health Care Assistant
MetLife Care
03.2017 - 09.2020
Dementia Level Health Care Assistant
Ranfurly Manor Hospital & Rest Home
07.2015 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
UCOL
Similar Profiles
Sanjeewa Thilanga RanasingheSanjeewa Thilanga Ranasinghe
Senior Portfolio Business Analyst at Health New Zealand (Te Whatu Ora)Senior Portfolio Business Analyst at Health New Zealand (Te Whatu Ora)
Pia SorensenPia Sorensen
Maternity Ward Administrator & Receptionist at Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora TaranakiMaternity Ward Administrator & Receptionist at Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora Taranaki
DIVYA MOHAN VARGHESEDIVYA MOHAN VARGHESE
Finance and Reimbursement Coordinator at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu OraFinance and Reimbursement Coordinator at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora