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Work History
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Education And Qualification
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Rovendralynn (Monica) Warbrooke

Wellington,New Zealand

Summary

Kia Ora, registered nurse here proactive and enthusiastic, determined to transition to rural / remote area nursing. Holding four years of Surgical Ward nursing, both public and private sectors in the lower north island in New Zealand. Specialising in perioperative care to patients throughout their stay. From orthopaedics, general, neurology, urology, gynaecology and more. Attention to chronic diseases, social matters, rehabilitation and holistic care. Being culturally aware and sensitive with a great willingness to adapt. Working within a multidisciplinary team for the best interest of the patient.

A committed individual determined to begin a career in remote/rural nursing within Australia. I am keen to contribute my dedication and adopt a growth mindset to learn directly about the distinct challenges and significant rewards of providing healthcare in these settings.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse Surgical Ward - Level 4

Southern Cross Health Limited
Newtown, New Zealand
11.2022 - Current
  • Preparing patients for surgery, taking medical history, cultural preferences, objective and subjective information.
  • Post operative care, close observations, monitoring drains and wounds.
  • Administering medications according according to policy and standards, IV therapies and antibiotics.
  • Phlebotomy, taking routine postoperative bloods.
  • Pain management post operative, analgesics, opioids, rectus sheath catheters, PCAs and Epidurals.
  • Following care pathways, consultants post op instructions.
  • Mobilising patients, assisting with ADLs.
  • Organising discharges and prescriptions, or transfers.

Registered Nurse Surgical Ward - Nurse Entry to Practise (NETP)

Whanganui District Health Hospital (Te Whatu Ora)
Gonville, New Zealand
09.2021 - 11.2022
  • Professional Development recognition programme 0.8 FTE.
  • All round perioperative care.
  • Working closely with a multi disciplinary team, physio, social worker, surgeons, dieticians, haumoana navigators (Māori health services) and more in the beneficence of the patient to improve quality of health.
  • Caring for chronic diseases while inpatient and setting support once discharged including diabetes, COPD, cardiovascular diseases, mental health more.
  • Monitoring drains and wounds, basic wound care, ability to follow wound care nurse instructions and carefully document, Negative wound pressure therapy (NPWT) management, PICO dressings, removing staples / stitches.
  • Administering medications, IV therapy, blood transfusions, total parenteral nutrition (TPN).
  • Phlebotomy / Cannulation.
  • Bedside handovers.
  • Manual handling, safe patient transfers.
  • Patient education throughout care to discharge, provide clear and accessible information about patients rights.
  • Casual pool work, exposure to other wards including Medical ward and Assessment treatment and Rehabilitation ward.

Education

HLTH 550 Transition to Professional Nursing Practise -

Victoria University
Wellington
12.2021

Bachelor of Nursing -

Whitireia New Zealand
Porirua, NZ
11.2020

Resuscitation Training (CORE) -

Hutt Valley High School
Lower Hutt, NZ

Skills

Effective time management

  • Great planning and organizing
  • Prioritising care and tasks so more time is invested in the patients

Great teamwork

  • Communicating effectively between health care professionals
  • Assisting other team members
  • Asking for help, delegating care and communication to follow through
  • Noticing when team members may need assistance and offering to take tasks when appropriate

Cultural Safety

  • Understanding one's own cultural identity and how that may impact nursing care on patients, the ability to shift the focus to the patient's cultural identity / preferences
  • Understanding those receiving health care have lived different experiences that determine their expectation of care and safety in the health care setting Those receiving health care will determine whether it is culturally safe or not
  • Recognising power imbalance and work towards equitable health outcomes
  • Aware of the systemic issues affecting health outcomes of marginalized groups Impact of colonisation in New Zealand, the social determinants and its effects on health
  • Use of Māori health frameworks (Te Whare Tapa Whā and more) and use of Māori health organisations in the hospital to refer patients to if wanting to receive input from those services

Patient education

  • Teach back methods especially for procedures patients may need at home once discharged
  • Knowing when an interpreter may be needed so information is clear and concise

Professionalism

  • Maintaining boundaries in professional relationships
  • Dealing with disputes amongst healthcare professionals immediately and properly
  • Punctuality
  • Zero tolerance for bullying amongst health care workers

Nznc Registration

306607

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 04/02/99

Ethnicity: Tongan

Professional Registrations

  • Nursing council of New Zealand (NCNZ), RN, 306607, 00/00/26
  • Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), RN

Education And Qualification

  • Bachelor of Nursing, Whitireia New Zealand, 12/02/18, 11/20/20
  • HLTH 550 Transition to Professional Nursing Practise, Wellington Victoria University, 2021
  • Resuscitation training CORE, NZ Resuscitation Council
  • Hutt Valley High School, completed until year 13

References

Richard Smith, Clinical Manager, Southern Cross Health Ltd, Wellington, NZ, richard.smith@schl.co.nz, +64 021 2810186, +64 04 910 2167

Pamela Jean Tabino, Nurse coordinator / Night, Southern Cross Health Ltd, Wellington, NZ, pamelajeanromero@yahoo.com, +64 02102918936

Lauren Morris, Registered Nurse, Southern Cross Health Ltd, Wellington, NZ, lm021300384@outlook.com.au, +64 0273765710

Timeline

Registered Nurse Surgical Ward - Level 4

Southern Cross Health Limited
11.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse Surgical Ward - Nurse Entry to Practise (NETP)

Whanganui District Health Hospital (Te Whatu Ora)
09.2021 - 11.2022

HLTH 550 Transition to Professional Nursing Practise -

Victoria University

Bachelor of Nursing -

Whitireia New Zealand

Resuscitation Training (CORE) -

Hutt Valley High School

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