Pravil Chand
Silverdale,Auckland
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with over 3 years of experience providing high-quality care to patients. I efficiently deliver comprehensive patient care and assign tasks based on patient needs and personnel skills. Committed to delivering top-quality care within a multidisciplinary team environment. I am dedicated to driving innovation continuously.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Healthcare Assistant
Drake Medox
Auckland, Auckland
09.2023 - Current
- Ensured seamless operation of theaters through efficient and punctual replacement of LSV liquid oxygen and Medical Air cylinders
- Managed inventory of linen, fluids, and medical supplies.
- Ensured timely delivery and restocking of inventory in collaboration with the supply chain team.
- Ensured timely and safe transfer of patients from post-operative care to their assigned wards
- Executed bed-making and room preparation for incoming patients.
Implemented strategies to enhance efficiency in patient room turnover.
Optimized processes to ensure prompt and smooth preparation of rooms for new admissions. - Assisted with daily living activities such as meal service, feeding, and repositioning patients.
- Ensured constant availability of necessary supplies, equipment, and instruments in medical supply room and patient rooms.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
Registered Nurse - (School Health)
Navua Health Centre
Serua/Namosi, Navua
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Administered vaccinations for COVID-19, measles, pneumonia, influenza, and other pertinent illnesses
- Provided valuable information to patients and their families regarding diseases, processes, treatments, and expected outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and procedures, treatment protocols, and projected results.
- Collaborated with team members to identify opportunities for enhancing performance within various departments.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Colonial War Memorial Hospital
Suva, Suva
01.2020 - 04.2022
- Worked closely with physicians to swiftly evaluate patients and provide necessary medical intervention amid constantly evolving circumstances
- Assisted patients with safe consumption of food and beverages in accordance with recovery guidelines.
- Developed treatment plans and facilitated discussions with patients regarding options, medications, and self-management.
- Assisted patients with daily recovery and mobility exercises, offering guidance during activities such as getting out of bed, walking, and stretching.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
Student Nurse
Ministry of Health
Suva, Suva
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Demonstrated proficiency in a variety of clinical areas, including Medical & Surgical Nursing, Obstetrics & Gynecology nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Community Health Nursing, School Health Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, and Rural Attachment.
Education
Competency Assessment Programme
Unitec
Waitakere City, NZ08-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fiji National University
College Medicine, Nursing And Health Science 12-2019
Some College (No Degree) - Diploma in Football Medicine
FIFA
FIFA Medical NetworkSkills
- Good communication
- Ability to lead a team
- People skills
- Responsible
- Good team worker
- Flexible
- Organized
- Time management skills
- Achiever
- Innovation
- Self-sufficient
- Assured
- Numerical skills
- Punctual
- Disciplined
- Competent with clinical skills and patient care and assessment
- Infection control
- Empathy
- Critical thinker
- Administering IV, IM, SC, Oral, Topical, and Inhalant Medications
- Caring for a ventilated patient
- Performing CPR
- Performing ECG
- Performing female catheterization
- Inserting Nasogastric tube
- Wound and Burn Care
- Pre-op and Post-op Care
- Patient Assessments
- Performing and Interpreting CTG
- Charting and interpreting Partograph
- Assist in Delivery
- Perform Initial
- IMCI
- Taking Blood Glucose
- Mental Status Examination
- First Aid Certification
- Supply Restocking
- Care Monitoring
- Catheter Care
- Emergency Response
- Heavy Lifting
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Willingness to Learn
References
- Mrs., Rachael, @schl.co.nz, +6421579221, Ward Coordinator, Southern Cross Gillies Hospital.
- Mr., Vincent, George, vincent.george@schl.co.nz +6421917170, supervisor, Southern Cross Gillies Hospital.
- Miss., Charlotte Holliday, CHolliday@nz.drakeintl.com, Team Leader, Drake Medox.
Communication Skills
English, Hindi, Ability to effectively communicate with people by showing interest and carefully listening to their needs., Ability to use good interpersonal communication skills., Have a friendly, respectful and empathetic manner whilst communicating., Good command of oral and written English., Pleasant speaking voice., Ability to write in clear and concise manner for effective communication., Ability to read, write and converse fluently in English.
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Navua Maternity Unit
- Ethnicity: Indo-Fijian
- Date of Birth: 10/21/97
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Fijian
- Marital Status: Single
Affiliations
- Gym
- Sports
- Music
- Cooking
Certification
- Comprehensive First Aid - 19/5/24
- Culture of Care - 20/6/24
- Introduction to General Medicine " The Big Five" - 27/7/24
- Direction and Delegation - 27/7/24
- Medication Safety - 27/7/24
- Wound Care- 26/7/24
Languages
English
Professional
Hindi
Professional
Fijian
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Healthcare Assistant
Drake Medox
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse - (School Health)
Navua Health Centre
05.2022 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Colonial War Memorial Hospital
01.2020 - 04.2022
Student Nurse
Ministry of Health
01.2017 - 12.2019
Competency Assessment Programme
Unitec
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fiji National University
Some College (No Degree) - Diploma in Football Medicine
FIFA
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