Horse Riding ~ assist with teaching and running holiday pony camp's, when time allows
Travelling overseas
Spending time with family and friends
Cooking and Baking
Career development ~ long term goals to be a nurse practitioner
Nychole Pattinson
Temuka
Summary
Seasoned Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Te Whatu Ora South Canterbury, showcasing expertise in patient assessments and medication administration. Demonstrates exceptional clinical judgment and compassion, enhancing patient satisfaction through holistic care. Skilled in leading nursing staff and fostering professional growth, significantly contributing to high-quality patient care and safety.
Compassionate and dedicated with strong commitment to patient care and well-being. Possesses foundational knowledge in medical procedures and patient care, with skills in monitoring vital signs and administering medications. Aims to make significant impact on patient outcomes through effective care and empathy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Te Whatu Ora South Canterbury
07.2021 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying 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.
- Enhanced patient 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 patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Registered Nurse
South Canterbury DHB Medical Ward
01.2019 - 07.2021
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Otago Polytechnic
Dunedin, NZ01-2019
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Professional bedside manner
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Critical care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- High level of autonomy
- Procedure preparations
- Maintaining privacy
Interests
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Te Whatu Ora South Canterbury
07.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
South Canterbury DHB Medical Ward
01.2019 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Otago Polytechnic
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