Siran Young
Kerikeri,NTL
Summary
My personal philosophy is to practice nursing in a way that promotes an environment that maximises client safety, independence and quality of life and health. I aim to provide evidence based individual nursing care drawing upon my knowledge, experience, research and reflective practice. I have enjoyed an evolving nursing career that has led me to be passionate about nursing within the community and challenging myself with further education along the way. I have completed postgraduate study obtaining a Certificate in Palliative Care in 2015 – 2016 and a Diploma in Advanced Nursing following this.
I am a driven and hardworking registered nurse bringing demonstrated patient care, medication monitoring and treatment management expertise. I am adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail and clinical expertise. I am seeking to maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilising interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialist Palliative Care Nurse
Hospice Mid - Northland
01.2012 - Current
- Specialist community palliative, and educator in a rural setting
- I am part of a small dynamic multi disciplinary team that provides care and support to clients facing a terminal illness within their own home
- I provide support and education to clinical staff at the local hospital by way of a nurse liaison role.
- Recognises and understands specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Uses first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under hospice care and with prescribed treatment strategies.
- Facilitates therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention and help patients/families regain or improve coping abilities.
- Communicates with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Participates in evidence-based practice implementation and nursing competency development.
- Strengthens training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and workshops.
Aesthetic Nurse (casual Nurse)
Caci Clinic
06.2021 - Current
- Aesthetic appearance medicine nurse
- I provide services to clients such as anti wrinkle injecting, hyaluronic acid fillers, micro needling, fractional laser, chill sculpt, laser hair removal
- Responsible for health and safety within the workplace - clients and staff
- Product orders/stock management
- Currently employed as a casual nurse for CACI Kerikeri
Registered Nurse
Northland Regional Corrections Facility
01.2011 - 01.2012
- I worked as a, for a short time providing care to prisoners at Northland Corrections Facility
- Duties Included medication management, chronic care and health education and support for prisoners within the prison health centre environment
- My work here was challenging and rewarding, however I left shortly after commencing employment as an opportunity arose to continue my career with palliative care.
Palliative Care Nurse
Waipuna Hospice
01.2009 - 01.2011
- I began my career as a community palliative, providing care to clients and their families who were facing terminal illness
- Care was provided alongside a large multi-disciplinary team including social workers, chaplains, volunteer support and care support workers
- Within this role I also relieved in the inpatient unit at the hospice and my share of after hours on call duties
- I left my employment here to relocate to the Bay of Islands
Practice Nurse
Keri Med Doctors
01.2008 - 01.2009
- I worked as a, for a rural GP practice gaining experience in all practice nurse skills such as childhood health and vaccinations, women’s health and cervical smear taking, wound management, chronic conditions such as diabetes and suturing
- I left this job to relocate to Tauranga
Practice Nurse
The Doctors (Kerikeri Medical Centre)
01.2002 - 01.2009
- I worked as a, for a rural GP practice gaining experience in all practice nurse skills
- During my time working here is also worked as a locum practice nurse for other GP practices in the district
- I left this job to take up a position as a practice nurse in another Kerikeri practice.
Ward Nurse
Medical Ward, Kenepuru Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2003
- I began my nursing career as a new graduate nurse on completing my Bachelor of Nursing degree
- Working in the medical ward gave me a good overall grounding with my nursing skills at this time
- I left my employment here to relocate to the Bay of Islands.
Education
Northland District Health Board
2022
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA - ADVANCED NURSING
Auckland University
2016
POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE: PALLIATIVE CARE -
Whitireia Polytechnic
Porirua2013
Skills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Strong clinical judgment
- Case management
- Leadership
- Quality assurance
- Precepting
- Verbal and written communication
- Coaching and mentoring
- Improvement initiatives
Accomplishments
- Reliable and responsible
- High level of efficiency and accountability
- Trustworthy and caring
- Adaptable and competent
- Professional and safe practice orientated
- Excellent collaboration within a team
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Referrees
Maureen Kearney
Hospice Mid Northland
Nurse colleague
Ph 021 588 881
Timeline
Aesthetic Nurse (casual Nurse)
Caci Clinic
06.2021 - Current
Specialist Palliative Care Nurse
Hospice Mid - Northland
01.2012 - Current
Registered Nurse
Northland Regional Corrections Facility
01.2011 - 01.2012
Palliative Care Nurse
Waipuna Hospice
01.2009 - 01.2011
Practice Nurse
Keri Med Doctors
01.2008 - 01.2009
Practice Nurse
The Doctors (Kerikeri Medical Centre)
01.2002 - 01.2009
Ward Nurse
Medical Ward, Kenepuru Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2003
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA - ADVANCED NURSING
Auckland University
Northland District Health Board
POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE: PALLIATIVE CARE -
Whitireia Polytechnic
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