Nomita Maharaj
Awapuni,Palmerston North
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with expertise in medication management and patient monitoring. Committed to ensuring patient safety and providing emotional support to enhance quality of life.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver L4B
Metlifecare Village
Palmerston North Central, Palmerston North
01.2023 - Current
- Provided compassionate support to residents in daily living activities.
- Assisted with medication management and ensured compliance with care plans.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding resident care and needs.
- Documented resident behavior and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance caregiving skills and knowledge.
- Respected the rights of each individual resident while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Observed residents for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Provided emotional support for residents who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
Team Leader
Ministry of health and medical services
suva, Fiji
05.2020 - 01.2023
- Led team in delivering health services across multiple community programs.
- Coordinated training sessions for staff on best practices and protocols.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve patient care and satisfaction.
- Facilitated communication between departments to streamline service delivery.
- Mentored junior staff to enhance skills and promote professional development.
- Managed resources efficiently to support ongoing health initiatives and projects.
- Maintained a positive work environment that promoted collaboration between team members.
- Participated in regular meetings with senior leadership to provide updates on team progress.
- Established clear expectations for employees, providing guidance when needed.
- Promoted to leadership position in recognition of strong work ethic and provided exceptional customer service.
- Developed and monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess team effectiveness.
Registered Nurse
Ministry of Health and Medical Services Fiji
Suva, Fiji
09.2007 - 04.2020
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical staff promptly.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop effective care strategies for patients.
- Maintained accurate patient records using registers or electronic health record systems efficiently.
- Assisted in emergency response situations, providing critical care under pressure.
- Trained junior nursing staff on best practices and operational procedures regularly.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care standards consistently.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing Science - Nursing
Sangum College of Nursing And Heath Care (SIT)
Fiji11-2018
Diploma In Nursing - General Nursing (Instruction And Clinical Practice
Fiji School of Nursing
Suva Fiji09-2007
Skills
- Medication management
- Patient monitoring
- Care plan implementation
- Electronic health records
- Safety protocols
- Care coordination
- Taking observations and documentation
- Client advocacy
- Quality improvement
- Effective communication
- Emotional support
- Patient assessments
- Incident reporting
- Client documentation
Timeline
Caregiver L4B
Metlifecare Village
01.2023 - Current
Team Leader
Ministry of health and medical services
05.2020 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse
Ministry of Health and Medical Services Fiji
09.2007 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Nursing Science - Nursing
Sangum College of Nursing And Heath Care (SIT)
Diploma In Nursing - General Nursing (Instruction And Clinical Practice
Fiji School of Nursing