Min Wiggill

• Administered medications via oral, subcut and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on residents' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying CNL; physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess residents and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Enhanced satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality resident care.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating residents on proper hygiene practices.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex residents with multiple comorbidities.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Skillfully managed challenging situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Improved resident outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
• Provided support for families/whanau during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
• Maintained quality care and comfort for residents with heart failure, dementia, RA, cancer, depression, bipolar disorder and other conditions.
• Facilitated resident transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
• Implemented evidence-based procedures to minimise falls in the unit.
• Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for residents with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
• Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
• Educated family members and caregivers on resident care instructions.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Evaluated resident histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to residents and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Observed and documented resident factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping residents regain or improve coping abilities.
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep resident charts updated.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
• Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
• Delegating and overseeing tasks -within their level of scope, to LPN's; Caregivers and Nursing students.

Responsibilities-

* Providing nursing care including personal care and staff direction.

* Provide clinical assistance to resident.

* Contributing to the culture of the care centre and wider village by proactively working and demonstrating personal leadership qualities.

* Collaborative work with colleagues including mentoring others and demonstrating personal leadership qualities.

* Taking charge of the care centre when required.

* Maintaining competence and professional development.

* Manage and develop direct reports including, recruiting, coaching, performance appraisals, recognition and reviews.

* Maintain positive relationships with residents, their families/whanau and friends.

• Assisted clients with activities of daily living, including washing, dressing, toileting, feeding etc; promoting independence and quality of life.
• Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
• Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
• Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
• Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
• Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
• Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
• Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
• Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
• Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Skillfully performed venipuncture, catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
• Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
• Nursed clients with various ailments as well as immuno-compromised patients with HIV/AIDS; TB; Hepatitis; Meningitis etc.
• Completing nursing assessments, care planning, implementing and evaluation thereoff.
• Pre-operative and post-operative care of patients.
• Administering medication- IM: IV: subcut, oral.
• Doing doctors rounds and working well as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Referring patients where necessary.
• Blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration- even IV- PP Care; assessment and management.
• Managing a team of health care staff, taking charge, delegating appropriate work load to enrolled nurses and care staff.
• Wound care and stoma care as per wound care plans.