Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Licensing
Work Competencies
Certification
References
Timeline
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Sheetal Shivani Chand

Kenepuru,Porirua

Summary

Dedicated Registered Nurse with over a decade of experience in Emergency and Surgical nursing. Expertise in providing high-quality patient care in residential and medical facilities, excelling in crisis management and patient communication. Strong work ethic and commitment to continuous learning enhance nursing skills and patient outcomes. Focused on fostering trust and rapport with patients and families through respectful and compassionate interactions.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Health Care Assistant

Residential Care Bureau,& The Bureau, Te Whatu Ora - Capital Coast & Hutt Valley DHB
Porirua, Wellington
03.2023 - Current
  • Provided exceptional care to residents through grooming, showering, and feeding.
  • Changed bed linens, conducted night settles, and performed regular safety checks.
  • Ensured resident comfort and safety through ongoing support.
  • Collaborated with Registered Nurses to enhance patient care as necessary.
  • Assisted in emergencies while strictly following health guidelines.
  • Monitored high-risk patients for falls and agitation signs.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Ministry of Health & Medical Services
Labasa, Fiji
01.2021 - 02.2023
  • Managed care for COVID-positive patients while supervising shift operations as charge nurse.
  • Administered medications prescribed by medical staff, ensuring adherence to protocols.
  • Triaged incoming patients based on conditions to prioritize urgent cases.
  • Cannulated patients for IV fluid administration, enhancing treatment efficiency.
  • Maintained accurate patient records to support clinical decision-making.
  • Provided outpatient nursing services, facilitating continuity of care.
  • Coordinated transfers for stable patients between hospital wings.
  • Monitored and checked classified drugs during shifts to ensure compliance.

Registered Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical

Ministry of Health & Medical Services
CWM Hospital - Suva, Fiji
03.2015 - 12.2020
  • Managed care for various surgical patients, specializing in orthopaedic cases.
  • Assumed charge nurse responsibilities to ensure smooth ward operations.
  • Documented comprehensive ward reports to track patient progress and outcomes.
  • Provided pre-operative and post-operative care as an operation theatre nurse when needed.
  • Executed imprest nursing duties to administer medications to all patients.

Registered Nurse

Ministry of Health & Medical Services
Nabouwalu Hospital - Bua, Fiji
09.2013 - 03.2015
  • Delivered babies for pregnant mothers, ensuring safety and care during childbirth.
  • Performed shift charge duties to maintain operational efficiency.
  • Executed ambulance nursing tasks, transporting patients from rural areas to major hospitals.
  • Conducted community visits to provide follow-up care for patients.
  • Operated with minimal supervision, utilizing limited resources effectively.
  • Interpreted CTG and Doppler machine results to assess fetal well-being.
  • Made instant decisions in critical situations to safeguard patient lives.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Ministry of Health & Medical Services
Labasa, Fiji
01.2012 - 09.2013
  • Performed triage nursing to prioritize patient care effectively.
  • Cannulated patients for intravenous fluid administration, ensuring timely treatment.
  • Provided ambulance nursing support as required during emergencies.
  • Completed rotations in all wards during internship, gaining comprehensive nursing experience.
  • Utilized ECG machines, infusion pumps, defibrillators, suction devices, and nebulizers proficiently.
  • Checked dangerous drugs meticulously during shifts to ensure patient safety.

Education

Bachelor - Nursing

Sangam Institute of Nursing
Suva, Fiji
01.2017

Diploma - Advanced Nursing

Sangam Institute of Nursing
Labasa, Fiji
01.2011

Skills

  • Medical records management
  • Wound care and IV cannulation
  • Intake and Discharge coordination
  • Patient assessment and triage
  • Emergency response and care
  • First aid and CPR certification
  • Clinical judgment and diagnostic proficiency
  • Effective communication skills
  • Time management and team collaboration
  • Drain and tube care assistance
  • Rehabilitation support
  • Catheter preparation and change
  • Medication administration and IV therapy
  • EKG performance
  • Care coordination and procedure preparation
  • Strong medical ethics

Licensing

  • Nursing Council of New Zealand - Registered Nurse, 34837, 12/31/25
  • Full New Zealand Driving License

Work Competencies

  • Ability to provide emergency nursing care to patients and families by sorting or triaging patients appropriately
  • Providing advanced cardiac life support
  • Ability to use knowledge, skills, and experience to complete assessment, diagnosis, and plan throughout the period of care
  • Ability to provide facilitation and coordination in referrals
  • Ability to give advice to patients, families, and staff
  • Ability to assess risks, highlight issues, and help resolve problems
  • Ability to participate in management, drills and disaster prevention plan
  • Team player and always eager to solve problems, provide care for patients and able to coordinate with family
  • Ability to be take lead, develop, and create new guidelines for new processes or change
  • Ability to create a positive workplace environment to reduce work stress
  • Computer skills
  • Ability to perform tasks under minimal supervision
  • Willingness to support team members to build their knowledge and skills on an on-going basis

Certification

  • Nga Paerewa Te Tiriti Module 1, 01/01/24
  • Foundations in Cultural Competences, 01/01/24
  • Connect Me e Learnings, 01/01/24
  • Infection Control Workshop, 01/01/22
  • Interplast Attachment in CCU, 01/01/17
  • Intravenous Canulation, 01/01/17
  • Oncology Workshop, 01/01/16
  • Basic Life Support System, 01/01/22
  • Paediatric Basic Life Support, 01/01/15
  • Maternal and Child Health Care, 01/01/14
  • Breastfeeding Workshop, 01/01/14
  • Mega Code Workshop, 01/01/13
  • CPR Workshop, 01/01/13
  • Triage Workshop, 01/01/12
  • In-service training (CNE)

References

Available on request

Timeline

Health Care Assistant

Residential Care Bureau,& The Bureau, Te Whatu Ora - Capital Coast & Hutt Valley DHB
03.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Ministry of Health & Medical Services
01.2021 - 02.2023

Registered Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical

Ministry of Health & Medical Services
03.2015 - 12.2020

Registered Nurse

Ministry of Health & Medical Services
09.2013 - 03.2015

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Ministry of Health & Medical Services
01.2012 - 09.2013

Bachelor - Nursing

Sangam Institute of Nursing

Diploma - Advanced Nursing

Sangam Institute of Nursing
Sheetal Shivani Chand