Raquel de SOUZA MIRANDA RAPP

I emphasize holistic care, grounding my practice in different contexts and focusing on patients' physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs. Additionally, I maintain a focus on professional development to enhance foundational practices and improve patient outcomes. As a positive and resilient member of the healthcare team, I contribute a calming and uplifting energy to the healthcare environment.

May- 2020 to present

Duty Leader/Senior Caregiver - Serviced Apartments

Ryman Healthcare/Frances Hodgkins, Dunedin

• Facilitate informative and productive handover meetings to ensure that each shift is well-planned and coordinated.
• Ensure that documentation during handovers is accurate and complete.
• Respond appropriately to incidents and accidents involving staff and residents in the Serviced Apartment.
• Responsible for fire ward duties, wound management, medication administration, fall management response, incident report responses, health and safety reporting, and active participation in monthly inservice education sessions.

November 2017 to 2020

Heathcare Assistant

Yvette Williams Retirement Village/ Ryman Healthcare, Dunedin

Provided full assistance to residents, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and oral care.

Provided safe, compassionate, empathetic, person-centered care for residents with Dementia and dietary considerations (an average of 6 different residents per rotation schedule).

Promoted a safe environment and applied Te Ara Whakapiri for palliative care residents.

Provided a culturally safe environment, respecting the diverse backgrounds of residents to ensure inclusive care.

Continued providing attentive care and implemented safety protocols throughout a stressful, ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

• As a student representative, I had the opportunity to make a positive impact on my fellow students' academic experience. My journey as a student rep began when I was elected to represent my cohort in the Enrolled Nurse program. It was a role I took on with great enthusiasm and dedication.