Rebecca Adams
Levin,Horowhenua
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level RN position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Registered Nurse
Healthcare NZ
10.2021 - Current
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Volunteered at local community organizations, providing assistance with day-to-day operations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Clinical Manager
Woodfall Lodge
01.2020 - 09.2021
- Oversaw overall operation of nursing services and patient care.
- Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians, and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Delegated tasks to staff members, monitored completion of all duties and provided support to enhance performance.
- Promoted high morale and staff retention through dynamic communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of positive work environment.
- Implemented ongoing learning strategies such as tutorials, instructional modules, and supervised hands-on sessions to help nurses and staff improve understanding of medical equipment and care best practices.
Clinical Care
Eldon Lodge
09.2018 - 12.2019
- Coordinated, monitored, assigned, and documented patient and clinical care activities.
- Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
- Supervised and managed daily activities of clinical team consisting of [Number] physicians, nurses, and support staff.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Assessed clinical policies and procedures for compliance with changing regulations.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
- Devised and implemented clinical protocols to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Created weekly schedules for nurses, taking into account sick days and vacation time.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Set up educational programs for clinical staff to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Built strong relationships with patients and families for optimized care satisfaction.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Led physicians, nurses and healthcare teams in providing punctual, professional care delivery.
- Mentored new clinical staff members for proper onboarding and orientation processes.
- Upheld quality assurance procedures to maintain patient safety and satisfaction.
- Oversaw quality assurance programs to enhance performance and consistently achieve superior care standards.
- Presented feedback on current and new procedures at weekly clinical meetings.
Registered Nurse
Midcentral Health Dhb
12.2009 - 08.2018
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Universal College of Learning
Palmerston North, MWT12.2009
Skills
- Registered Nurse
- Nurse Collaboration with the MDT
- Nurse Management
- Nurse Supervision
- Nurse Education
- Nurse Leadership
- Nurse Retention Management
- Student Nurse Training
- New Nurse Training
- Community Nursing Nurse Education
- Nurse Education and Training
- Wound management
- effective communication and documention
Timeline
Community Registered Nurse
Healthcare NZ
10.2021 - Current
Clinical Manager
Woodfall Lodge
01.2020 - 09.2021
Clinical Care
Eldon Lodge
09.2018 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse
Midcentral Health Dhb
12.2009 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Universal College of Learning
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