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 Plymouth01-2000
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
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