Nisa Gotardo
Wilsonton,Australia
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Equipped with expertise in patient assessments, and care coordination. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. 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
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Theatre Admission Discharge Unit/Post Surgical Unit
Middlemore Hospital
02.2023 - 09.2024
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Monitored patient’s recovery by observing for post-op complications such as nausea and vomiting, pain management and assessing for immediate wound complications such as excessive bleeding.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Ensured appropriate communication of information is made with the multidisciplinary team so patient care and management is at optimum level throughout the patient’s stay and even at discharge.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse, Ward 34 North General Surgery
Middlemore Hospital
09.2018 - 02.2023
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Acknowledged and documented incidents, errors, omissions promptly
- Demonstrated accountability in delegating and monitoring enrolled nurses and health care assistants when delivering care
- Sought assistance and additional knowledge from senior nurses and other healthcare professionals when presented with unfamiliar situations/patient conditions
Registered Nurse, Staff
Lady Elizabeth Home and Hospital
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Strict adherence to quality and patient-centred care to residents in a 55-bed capacity rest home and hospital
- Rendered culturally safe environment to residents of diverse culture
- Performed responsibilities in medication administration, patient assessment, wound dressings, and prompt documentation
- Monitored changes in condition and reported progress of resident’s health accordingly
CAP Candidate
Ross Home and Hospital (Hospital Wing)
02.2017 - 03.2017
- Assessed and evaluated elderly and psychogeriatric patients
- Performed procedures including catheterisation, change of wound dressings, transfer of patients using hoist, administration of medications under direct supervision of staff nurses
- Exhibited and complied the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi in caring for individuals
Registered Nurse – Paediatric, Medical, Surgical
Ramiro Community Hospital
02.2012 - 10.2015
- Assessed patient needs and addressed various concerns of patients and families
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans and maintained medical records
- Conducted discharge instructions and education to family members enabling them to understand and be informed of clients’ condition
- Consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans
Trainee Nurse
Ramiro Community Hospital
05.2011 - 12.2011
- Exposed to various special areas such as Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Haemodialysis Unit
- Aided staff nurses in handling medications, performing assessments, record keeping and proper documentation
Education
Competency Assessment Program -
Otago Polytechnic
03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Holy Name University
06.2006
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Taking vitals
- Patient care planning
- Licensed RN
Registration
- Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, 05/13/22, NMW0002621009
- Nursing Council of New Zealand, 04/20/17, 195348
- Professional Regulation Commission (Nurse), 10/29/10, 0652758
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 11/06/89
References
- Prabhjit Kaur, Associate Clinical Nurse Manager, Theatre Admission Discharge Unit/Post Surgical Unit, +64 21 823 297, Prabhjit.Kaur@middlemore.co.nz, Middlemore Hospital
- Joanna Dela Rosa, Clinical Specialty Nurse (CSN), Theatre Admission Discharge Unit/Post Surgical Unit, +64 21 722 276, delarosajoanna@hotmail.com
- Manpreet Brar, Charge Nurse Manager Ward 34 North, +64 21 878 635, Manpreet.Brar@middlemore.co.nz, Middlemore Hospital
Professional Development
- Wound Care 101, 04/01/24
- Care of the Surgical Patient, 11/01/23
- Head, hand and Soft Tissue Study, 11/01/23
- Communicating Effectively, 07/01/23
- CPI Safety Intervention Training, 04/01/23
- Basic Life Support Level 4- Nursing PST, 04/01/23
- Patient Safety Training (Online), 01/01/21
- Health and Safety Induction, 01/01/21
- Direction and Delegation, 12/01/20
- Advanced Pain Management, 11/01/20
- Safe Patient Moving and Handling, 11/01/20
- Wound Care, 10/01/19
- Wound Care: Negative Pressure Wound Therapy, 10/01/19
- Preceptorship Programme, 10/01/19
- Infection Prevention and Control Principles in Practice, 10/01/19
- VAC Skills Day, 09/01/19
- Peripheral IV Cannulation & Phlebotomy Training (Updated), 06/01/19
- Safe Use of Insulin, 05/01/19
- Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Prevention, 05/01/19
- Managing Central Venous Line Study Day, 03/01/19
- Central Venous Lines, 03/01/19
- IV Cannulation & Phlebotomy, 03/01/19
- Pressure Injuries, 02/01/19
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Theatre Admission Discharge Unit/Post Surgical Unit
Middlemore Hospital
02.2023 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse, Ward 34 North General Surgery
Middlemore Hospital
09.2018 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse, Staff
Lady Elizabeth Home and Hospital
06.2017 - 08.2018
CAP Candidate
Ross Home and Hospital (Hospital Wing)
02.2017 - 03.2017
Registered Nurse – Paediatric, Medical, Surgical
Ramiro Community Hospital
02.2012 - 10.2015
Trainee Nurse
Ramiro Community Hospital
05.2011 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Holy Name University
Competency Assessment Program -
Otago Polytechnic
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