Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Clinical Placement History
References
Certification
Timeline
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Silvina Gatland

243 Cheyne Road, Pyes Pa

Summary

Patient-centred, self-sufficient with excellent organizational and communication abilities. Compassionate, approachable with excellent work ethics, show care and respect to the residents. Eager to learn more and enhance my nursing skills. Always looking for ways to provide the best care possible to the residents. Provide person-centred clinical care to residents in residential care facilities at all levels of care. Excited to lead a team of caregivers in providing high-quality clinical care, doing medication rounds, and managing care plans. Have strong clinical skills and experience in elderly care.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Volunteer

Under The Stars – Homeless in Tauranga
06.2022 - 01.2024
  • Helping with meals, cooking and preparation, setting up tables and meals, doing dishes, cleaning up hall and tables after meals
  • Help organise all activities and provide support and guidance, it is also a great experience and allows me to interact with guests and understand a little bit about them and make a difference to their lives without judgement.

Health Care Assistant

Te Whatu Ora
02.2009 - 01.2024
  • Assisting patient with personal hygiene, eating and drinking, and mobility transfer while observing and reporting any changes to the Registered nurse
  • Assisting staff during procedures
  • Stocking and auditing equipment in the ward
  • Deliver high standard quality care to patients to promote equality and dignity
  • Maintain a clean environment with due consideration to health and safety and infection control policy
  • Use appropriate equipment and adhere to manual moving and handling safety

Registered Nurse

Te Whatu Ora
02.2024 - Current
  • Collaborates and co-ordinates care with other health professionals to ensure quality service
  • Maintains and documents information necessary for continuity of care and recovery
  • Make appropriate referrals to other health team members
  • Demonstrate knowledge of community services and the importance of collaboration across the entire health sector to achieve Toi Ora
  • Conducts comprehensive nursing assessments informed by best practices and including holistic models of health and wellbeing
  • Ensures documentation is current, accurate, timely manner and maintains confidentiality within a legal and ethical framework
  • Communicates effectively, positively and courteously with patients and the wider health care team
  • Initiates, maintains, and concludes therapeutic interpersonal interactions with patients and their family/whanau
  • Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing care in partnership with patient and whanau seeking assistance and knowledge as necessary
  • Demonstrate accountability for directing, monitoring, evaluating nursing care that is delegated to Enrolled Nurses and Health Care Assistants
  • Practices safely based on professional, ethical and legal standards in accordance with relevant legislations, codes, and policies and uphold patient rights derived from that legislation.
  • Know and performs techniques for specimens collection, labelling, ordering, and documenting.
  • Review and confirm content, result of lab test on chart and assist with flow of colposcopy schedule.

Health Care Assistant

Ultimate Care - Oakland
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
10.2022 - 02.2024
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Managed time efficiently to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
  • Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
  • Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement initiatives within the facility, contributing ideas for process enhancements that benefited both staff and patients alike.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Te Whare Wānanga O Awanuiārangi
Whakatane, BOP
11.2023

NZ Certificate in Study And Career Preparation L4 -

Te Whare Wananga O Awanuiarangi
Whakatane
11.2018

Certificate in Health Care Assistant L4 -

Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
Tauranga
11.2009

Skills

  • Excellent work ethics, calm respectful nature, caring and compassionate
  • Patient Assessments
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Medication Administration
  • Wound Care
  • Team player and works well under pressure

Clinical Placement History

  • 08/23, 10/23, Te Whatu Ora, Surgical Admission Unit, Whakatane, 9 weeks Transition, Encompasses a wide variety of roles/ services which include admission for all surgical intervention including Endoscopies, Pre-Operative Assessment, and currently medical infusions.
  • 02/23, 03/23, Te Whatu Ora, Medical Day stay Unit, Tauranga hospital, Endoscopy includes Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, Flexible sigmoidoscopy, ERCP, PEG, Pilcam, Bronchoscopy, Medical infusions, Radiology. Endoscopy used to detect and diagnose/stage various conditions and abnormalities of the gastrointestinal tract or the proximal respiratory tract by direct examination of internal organ and body structures.
  • 05/22, 06/22, Te Puna Hauora Ki Uta Ki Tai, Holistic whanau health services. Whanau Ora Self determination Partnering with Whanau Independence Whanau outcomes and whanau well-being.
  • 02/22, 03/22, Te Whatu Ora, Surgical ward, Tauranga hospital, Monitoring vital signs Medication administration Provide direct care patient care, maintained patient, and determine next course of actions.
  • 07/20, 08/20, Older Person and Rehabilitation Services, Te Whatu Ora, The Lakes Rotorua, Provide assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation in inpatient unit. Their goal is to collaborate with families and rehabilitation patients to deliver services that will improve their quality of life by enabling them to reach their highest potential in terms of performance and health conditions.
  • 04/20, 05/20, Surgical Admission Unit, Whakatane hospital, Encompasses a wide variety of roles/ services which include admission for all surgical intervention including Endoscopies, Pre-Operative Assessment, and currently medical infusions.
  • 08/19, 09/19, Hudson House Home Care, Tauranga, Activities of daily living

References

References available upon request

Certification

Essential Life Support (Medication Administrators)

Wound care

Health and Safety Certification

Moving and Handling Clinical Certification

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Te Whatu Ora
02.2024 - Current

Health Care Assistant

Ultimate Care - Oakland
10.2022 - 02.2024

Volunteer

Under The Stars – Homeless in Tauranga
06.2022 - 01.2024

Health Care Assistant

Te Whatu Ora
02.2009 - 01.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Te Whare Wānanga O Awanuiārangi

NZ Certificate in Study And Career Preparation L4 -

Te Whare Wananga O Awanuiarangi

Certificate in Health Care Assistant L4 -

Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
Silvina Gatland