Nicola Thomson
Wellington,WGN
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Practice Nurse
Naenae Medical Centre
05.2014 - Current
- Telephone triage, assessment and management of appointments where available, and management/planning for illnesses that are unable to be offered acute review.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment, adhering to infection control protocols and ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Utilized PMS for recording and recall/auditing purposes,
- Participated in professional development activities to stay current on best practices in nursing care delivery methods.
- Educated patients about prescribed medications - including initiating and titrating insulin.
- Conducted immunisation clinics
- Increased patient engagement in their own healthcare by offering resources, information, and guidance on self-care techniques.
- Promoted continuity of care with thorough documentation of medical histories, vital signs, observations, interventions, and results.
- Completed cervical screening clinic and education in reproductive and sexual health.
- Chronic disease management and education.
- IV infusions such as Aclasta, Ferrinject
- Utilized electronic health records systems effectively for accurate data entry, retrieval, and communication among healthcare team members.
- Medication reviews Pharmacy to align changes between Hospital and General Practice
Practice Nurse
Ropata Medical Centre
01.2002 - 07.2014
- Provided cervical screening service
- Provided childhood immunisation as per the schedule.
- Provided Travel Vaccinations and advice.
- General nursing clinic duties - dressings, blood pressure management, allergy desensitisation therapy.
- IV infusions of Aclastion or Ferrinject, or IV AB's if on POAC pathways.
- Participated in professional development activities to stay current on best practices in nursing care delivery methods.
- Educated patients about prescribed medications proper use and potential side effects for increased adherence rates and safety measures taken into account.
- Conducted immunization clinics, contributing to improved community health outcomes through disease prevention efforts.
- Provided compassionate support to patients during medical procedures, alleviating anxiety and discomfort.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing interventions that resulted in positive clinical outcomes for diverse populations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Assisted with Dr each month in Vasectomy clinic, by setting up, booking pts assisting during surgery, clean down and sterilisation post clinic and followup of results.
Practice Nurse - Maternity Cover
Mana Medica Centre
08.2012 - 05.2014
- Maintained a clean and safe environment, adhering to infection control protocols and ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Assisted with minor surgeries
- Delivered childhood vaccinations inline with national schedule
- Delivered Travels vaccinations and travel advised for safety where appropriate.
- Provided Cervical screening services
- Insulin initiation and ongoing management
- Diabetes annual reviews and ongoing care and education
- General nursing clinic duties - dressings, blood pressures, ECGs, IV infusions.
- Participated in professional development activities to stay current on best practices in nursing care delivery methods.
- Utilized electronic health records systems effectively for accurate data entry, retrieval, and communication among healthcare team members. - As part of this, I was responsible for Auditing the policies specifically related to our long term conditions were being met.
Practice Nurse
Adelaide Road Surgery
09.1995 - 11.2001
- Maintained a clean and safe environment, adhering to infection control protocols and ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Mixed role of clinical, administration and reception.
- Completed childhood immunisations and some travel vaccination.
- Assessing and treating sporting injuries.
- Writing reports and completing claiming.
- Participated in professional development activities to stay current on best practices in nursing care delivery methods.
- Educated patients about prescribed medications'' proper use and potential side effects for increased adherence rates and safety measures taken into account.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Education
Diploma Registered Comprehensive Nurse
Whitireia Community Polytechnic
Porirua, NZ12.1994
Skills
Health Promotion Strategies
Asthma Management
Diabetes management
Mental Health Support
Time management mastery
Team collaboration abilities
Family Planning Services
Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
Emergency response readiness
Wound care expertise
Chronic Disease Management
Phlebotomy proficiency
Cancer screening awareness
Taking vitals
Care Planning
Medication Administration
ADL Assistance
Emotional awareness
Nursing staff leadership
Advanced clinical assessment
Palliative care provision
Timeline
Practice Nurse
Naenae Medical Centre
05.2014 - Current
Practice Nurse - Maternity Cover
Mana Medica Centre
08.2012 - 05.2014
Practice Nurse
Ropata Medical Centre
01.2002 - 07.2014
Practice Nurse
Adelaide Road Surgery
09.1995 - 11.2001
Diploma Registered Comprehensive Nurse
Whitireia Community Polytechnic
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