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Work History
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Paris Senior

Pomona ,QLD

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialised skills in patient education, wound care management, pre and post-operative care, confident cannulation, and patient safety. Things that are important to me are teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and positive collaboration with healthcare teams.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Practice Nurse

Levin Family Health
Horowhenua , Levin
05.2024 - 12.2024
  • Performed health assessments and screenings, such as blood pressure checks, cholesterol tests, pap smears, and diabetes screening.
  • Conducted patient education sessions to inform patients about preventive care and healthy lifestyle habits.
  • Assisted providers during patient examinations by taking vital signs, performing ECGs, and preparing specimens for laboratory analysis.
  • Administered immunisations as an authorised vaccinator as per the childhood immunisation schedule.
  • Experience with refugees, using interpreter service and giving education around caring for health, providing catch up immunisations. Working alongside refugee service to aim for the best possible outcomes for their health care needs
  • Regular Diabetic annual reviews, explaining what blood tests mean to patient.
  • Regular health checks, blood pressure checks, and wound management.
  • Standing order training for uncomplicated UTIs, paracetamol stat dose before Bexsero immunization in under 2s.
  • Provided wound care management including dressing changes and suture removal.
  • Responded promptly to patient phone inquiries related to healthcare issues.
  • Instructed patients on proper use of medical equipment such as inhalers or insulin pumps.
  • Offered services available and sent referrals to DHB, as necessary, on behalf of the provider.
  • Experience with Medtech, Trend-care, Eclair, fast learner on the computer.
  • Daily vaccine fridge checks and knowledge of cold chain procedures.
  • Knowledge of what to do as per protocols for the management of acute issues, asthma, anaphylaxis, cardiac arrest, hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, burns, lacerations.
  • Education to families regarding alcohol consumption and smoking cessation.
  • Assisted in minor surgeries.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Whanganui District Health Board
Whanganui , Whanganui
12.2023 - 05.2024
  • Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress on a daily basis.
  • Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to develop and improve individualized patient plans of care.
  • Participated in continuing education programs and trainings regularly to maintain professional development hours and grow my knowledge and skills.
  • Instructed patients and families in health promotion activities such as proper nutrition, wound care and disease prevention.
  • Performed vital signs monitoring for early identification of changes in patient condition or response to treatment plan.
  • Developed positive relationships with patients and their whanau to build a trusting relationship.
  • Responded quickly and effectively to life-threatening situations, management of hypoxic seizures, hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, strokes, cardiac arrest.
  • Incorporated cultural diversity into all aspects of patient assessment and management strategies, for example, learning about cultural importance to Māori while they're being cared for in the hospital, and learning basic Te Reo Maori to create a better bond with the patients.
  • Maintained detailed records of all wound care activities and treatments provided.
  • Inserted IV lines, cannulated for IV infusions.

Registered Nurse, Float Pool

Whanganui District Health Board
Whanganui, Whanganui
12.2023 - 05.2024
  • Provided pre-operative care to patients by conducting patient assessments, obtaining vital signs and medical histories.
  • Assisted surgeons in the operating room with patient preparation, including positioning, draping and skin preparation.
  • Educated patients and families on pre-operative instructions, such as fasting and medications.
  • Monitored patients during their recovery from anaesthesia in order to ensure safety and comfort levels were maintained.
  • Administered intravenous fluids or medication when necessary for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Coordinated with other healthcare professionals involved in the pre-operative process to ensure proper communication between teams.
  • Provided post-operative care and monitored for complications such as infection, bleeding, or pain.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Organised transport and support services to patients who openly expressed struggles at home, with the patients consent.
  • Followed pre operative and post operative check list
  • IV cannula insertion for outpatient scopes
  • Cared for children post op, provided care and support for the family, distraction techniques for the children and support to parents with children undergoing surgical procedures.
  • Experience with infusions such as Iron, infliximab, and blood transfusions.

Education

Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing

Universal College Of Learning
Whanganui
12-2023

Skills

  • Infection control measures
  • Immunisation Administration
  • Diabetes management
  • Mental Health Support
  • Ability to work computers, new systems
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Wound Care
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Culturally-sensitive care
  • Vaccine administration
  • Removing sutures
  • Generating referrals
  • Task Prioritization
  • Health education
  • Efficient time management
  • Positive attitude
  • Patient safety is priority
  • Ability to admit when wrong

Affiliations

I'm a highly disciplined person, I enjoy take care of my own health by exercising frequently, going for walks to de stress, I also enjoy hiking, travelling and spending time with my family.

Certification

  • Independent vaccinator certificate
  • IV certified
  • Cannulation certified
  • Current CPR certificate due to expire May 2025
  • Advanced Diabetes management certificate

Timeline

Practice Nurse

Levin Family Health
05.2024 - 12.2024

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Whanganui District Health Board
12.2023 - 05.2024

Registered Nurse, Float Pool

Whanganui District Health Board
12.2023 - 05.2024

Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing

Universal College Of Learning

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