Patricia Foster
Christchurch
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Rural Hospitals, Canterbury
03.2024 - 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.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- 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.
Senior Nurse
Elmswood Retirement Village
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Led educational workshops for staff members on topics such as pain management strategies and wound care best practices.
- Evaluated patient progress against treatment goals regularly, adjusting interventions accordingly to promote optimal outcomes.
- Streamlined patient care processes for increased efficiency by creating and updating comprehensive nursing care plans.
- Managed high-acuity cases effectively through prioritizing tasks based on urgency while maintaining attention to detail.
- Sole RN with an HCA team caring for and providing up to date practices for 25 high acuity residents
Nurse Manager
Metlife Care, Somervale Retirement Village
12.2019 - 11.2022
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Fostered open communication among nurses through regular team meetings, promoting collaboration and shared decision making.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate records and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
- Served as a key point of contact between nursing staff, physicians, administration, and other healthcare professionals.
- Managed 10 nurses and nursing activities in 69-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Monitored clinical outcomes closely, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Established strong relationships with patients' families, providing support and education throughout the treatment process.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Worked on the floor most days to alleviate pressure from acuity and assist in delivering care where needed.
- Ran two GP clinics per week for all residents that required changes to their care.
- Liaised with Palliative Care CNS to support families and residents who were EOL.
Clinical Nurse Manager
Moana House Hospital
01.2010 - 05.2015
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development through comprehensive training programs.
- Streamlined workflow for increased efficiency by optimizing scheduling and delegating tasks to the appropriate staff members.
- Directed day-to-day nursing and operational functions for 42-bed nursing facility, ensuring exceptional delivery of care when developing well-rounded nursing teams.
- Counseled families to improve communication.
- Reviewed charts weekly to complete quality control checks.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
- Conducted routine performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement among nursing staff members.
District Nurse
Health Care New Zealand
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Developed strong communication skills to effectively advocate for patient needs with healthcare providers and insurance companies.
- Conducted thorough assessments of new patients entering the service area, ensuring accurate diagnosis and appropriate referrals when necessary.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through diligent follow-up care and comprehensive patient education.
- Maintained strong relationships with community resources, facilitating seamless referrals for patients in need of specialized services.
- Developed expertise in wound care management, resulting in faster healing times and reduced complications for patients.
- Educated family members on proper home-based care techniques, leading to improved self-management skills among patients and their caregivers.
- Served as a mentor for newly qualified nurses within the team, guiding them through case management processes and providing valuable feedback for growth.
- Expanded clinical knowledge through ongoing professional development opportunities and staying current on evidence-based practice guidelines.
- Managed caseloads effectively, prioritizing urgent cases and ensuring continuity of care across the district.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality care and developing individualized care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Gerontology
Otago University
ChristchurchSkills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Wound care
- Care planning
- Medication distribution
- Precepting
- Proper catheter insertion/removal, male, female and SPC
- Insulin medication assistance
- Medical recordkeeping
- Hospice and palliative care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Rural Hospitals, Canterbury
03.2024 - Current
Senior Nurse
Elmswood Retirement Village
11.2022 - 12.2023
Nurse Manager
Metlife Care, Somervale Retirement Village
12.2019 - 11.2022
Clinical Nurse Manager
Moana House Hospital
01.2010 - 05.2015
District Nurse
Health Care New Zealand
01.2008 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Gerontology
Otago University
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