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Pauline Patricia Flay

Waitara,TKI

Summary

Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Southern Cross Hospital, excelling in patient assessment and IV management. Demonstrates a strong medical ethic and culturally-sensitive care, significantly enhancing patient recovery and satisfaction. Skilled in medication administration and patient advocacy, ensuring high-quality, comprehensive care.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Southern Cross Hospital
New Plymouth, New Plymouth
03.2022 - Current
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
  • Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
  • Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
  • Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
  • Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.

Registered Nurse

Parklands Medical Centre
Bell Block, Taranaki
02.2015 - 03.2018
  • Conducted patient education sessions to inform patients about preventive care and healthy lifestyle habits.
  • Administered immunizations according to established protocols.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
  • Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
  • Instructed patients on proper use of medical equipment such as inhalers or insulin pumps.
  • Educated patients on disease prevention strategies such as smoking cessation programs.
  • Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
  • Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
  • Coordinated referrals to specialists when appropriate.
  • Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
  • Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
  • Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
  • Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
  • Documented patient histories accurately using electronic health records systems.
  • Assisted physicians during patient examinations by taking vital signs, performing EKGs, and preparing specimens for laboratory analysis.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

Witt
New Plymouth
01-2000

Skills

  • IV management
  • Chart updating
  • Culturally-sensitive care
  • Discharge coordination
  • Medical assessment
  • Follow-up calls
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Patient assessment
  • Patient assessments
  • Strong medical ethic
  • Patient discharging
  • Medication administration
  • Patient monitoring

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Southern Cross Hospital
03.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

Parklands Medical Centre
02.2015 - 03.2018

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

Witt
Pauline Patricia Flay