Niamh Pentecost

Interprofessional relationships:

I am able to work alongside and create interprofessional relationships with all areas of healthcare members as we work together to ensure our patient is receiving the best care possible

Personalised care:

I am able to incorporate a humanistic approach to nursing care as it influences a more individualized care towards the patient I try to care beyond on the ‘illness’ looking at the patient holistically and promoting their overall hauora, and positive patient outcomes

Communication:

I stride myself on having clear, concise professional communication skills that also have tones of empathy, it enables my patient to have full understanding and knowledge regarding their care, and health and establishes a sense of trust and rapport

Cultural safety:

I ensure to incorporate and respect all my patients especially Maori patients identity, values, beliefs, goals and wishes throughout my practice I endeavour to provide optimum care which my patients hauora is protected and maintained

IV cannulation:

I am IV cannula trained where I am able to successfully and safely cannulate patients for IV medication

Time Management:

Working in a high acuity, fast passed, busy ward has enhanced my time management skills as I am able to work efficiently and effectively creating precise plans and schedules to ensure my patients are gaining all their cares and needs adhered to within my shift but also done in a way effective and routine way

Establishing therapeutic relationships:

As a nurse I work hard to develop a trusting and respected relationship with patients for the foundation of creating a supporting, and safe environment for them I help create a sense of trust where the patient feels more comfortable discussing any concerns, or other important information that could improve the patient's care/treatment and maintain the patient's safety