Sithy Zareena Joseph
Sandringham,New Zealand
Summary
Experienced Deputy Charge Nurse with 30 years in healthcare across Aotearoa, Australia, and Singapore. Specializes in delivering patient-centered care, emphasizing prevention and management of long-term conditions. Over 10 years in ophthalmology, certified as an intra-vitreal injector. Dedicated to fostering teamwork and providing respectful, compassionate care.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Charge Nurse
Tamaki Healthcare
Mount Roskill, New Zealand
02.2026 - Current
- Supervised daily nursing operations to ensure high-quality patient care in fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Coordinate patient care plans with multidisciplinary teams effectively.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses diligently.
- Educated and supported patients and families on health issues to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Educate patients on preventive healthcare and lifestyle modifications.
- Provide mentorship and training to new nursing staff on best practices.
- Advocated for patients' needs within healthcare system, facilitating access to quality care and resources.
- Adhere to established protocols for infection control practices.
Clinical Charge Nurse
Te Toka Tumai
Whangarei, Whangarei
04.2025 - 01.2026
- Supervised nursing staff to uphold quality patient care and safety standards.
- Conduct routine assessments to identify patient needs and foster timely interventions.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize treatment plans for patients.
- Implement infection control protocols to maintain a safe healthcare environment.
- Collaborated with organizational and unit leaders to develop QA/QI initiatives, improving delivery of care and patient outcomes.
- Advise, coach and mentor experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management, and appropriate nursing interventions.
- Facilitated training sessions for new nursing staff on clinical procedures and policies, enhancing onboarding experience.
Registered Nurse, Eye Clinic
Greenlane Clinical Centre
Epsom
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Administer prescribed medications and monitored patient responses during treatments.
- Educate patients on eye care, treatment plans, and post-operative instructions.
- Collaborate with ophthalmologists to prepare for surgical procedures and follow-ups.
- Assist ophthalmologists with patient examinations, treatments and diagnostic tests.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' visual acuity and eye health.
- Assist in patient assessments and collected medical histories for eye exams.
- Maintain accurate patient records and updated electronic health systems regularly.
- Coordinated patient referrals to other specialists.
Registered Nurse, casual agency
Geneva Healthcare
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective treatment outcomes.
- Collaborated in developing individualized care plans tailored to meet specific patient needs.
- Delivered direct patient care across diverse healthcare settings, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient support.
- Educate patients and families on health management practices.
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation standards.
Registered Nurse
The Royal Victorian Eye & Ear Hospital
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Assessed and triaged patients' eye and ENT conditions to identify urgent care needs, facilitating timely interventions.
- Administer medications/eye drops and treatments as per standing order, i.e., analgesic/anesthetic drop
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical staff to ensure prompt patient care.
- Assisted doctor with minor surgical procedures, including intravitreal antibiotic injections and cauterization for epistaxis, enhancing procedural efficiency.
Registered Nurse, Eye Clinic
Greenlane Clinical Centre
Epsom
01.2018 - 08.2022
- Conduct primary assessments for patients attending clinic appointments, including visual acuity tests, intra-ocular checks, and administration of dilating drops.
- Assess patient in the pre-admission clinics for patients scheduled for ocular surgeries, i. e., cataract, glaucoma, vitrectomy, corneal graft etc.
- Evaluate patients in oncology clinic by checking vision, eye pressure, and RAPD, along with administering dilating drops.
- Administer intra-vitreal injections for patients with macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and vein occlusion.
Registered Nurse, Eye Ward (Totara)
Greenlane Clinical Centre
Epsom
06.2012 - 11.2017
- Perform pre and post-op checks for patients going and returning after ocular surgeries.
- Administered intensive eye drops for patients with keratitis, facilitating effective treatment and recovery.
- Administer prescribed eye drops, oral medications, and IV medications to patients in various clinical settings.
- Performed intra-ocular pressure checks and Ishihara tests to assess and monitor patients' ocular health.
- Monitored patients' vital signs, promptly reporting changes to medical staff to ensure timely interventions.
- Implemented infection control measures across clinical settings.
Registered Nurse, Bureau
Auckland City Hospital
06.2011 - 06.2012
- Delivered direct patient care in fast-paced hospital environment to ensure patient comfort and safety.
- Administer medications following established protocols and safety guidelines.
- Monitor vital signs and report changes to healthcare providers promptly.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create effective care plans.
- Educate patients and families on treatment options and health management.
- Assist in surgical procedures while maintaining sterile conditions and protocols.
- Document patient progress accurately in electronic health record systems.
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Auckland City Hospital
07.2010 - 03.2011
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to ensure timely interventions in intensive care unit.
- Administer medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans, enhancing overall treatment outcomes.
- Educate patients and families on post-operative care and recovery processes.
- Manage critical care equipment and ensure proper functioning at all times.
- Documented patient progress and changes in electronic health records to maintain accurate and up-to-date patient information.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Middlemore Hospital
Mangere
09.2007 - 06.2010
- Respond quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
- Performed bedside procedures including wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts, and tracheostomy care to ensure patient comfort and recovery.
- Provided comprehensive care to critically ill patients in fast-paced environment, adapting to changing needs.
- Monitored ventilator settings and adjusted based on physician orders and established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and patient conditions to promptly identify any changes.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and medications administered in electronic medical record system.
- Educate patients and families on health management and recovery.
Registered Nurse,medical surgical,neuro acute&ICU
Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Singapore, Singapore
06.1996 - 03.2007
- Delivered patient-centered care aligned with individual treatment plans to enhance recovery.
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions effectively.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient support.
- Assisted in developing and implementing nursing care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies and treatment options to promote understanding and compliance.
- Maintained a safe and hygienic environment for patients and staff, contributing to overall patient well-being.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance nursing skills and knowledge.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate & Diploma - Advanced Nursing
University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ04-2020
Advanced Diploma - Neuroscience
Nanyang Polytechnic
Singapore06-2000
Diploma - General Nursing
Nanyang Polytechnic
Singapore06-1996
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Patient care planning
- Care coordination
- Continuum of care
- Electronic health records
- Crisis management
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Patient education
Timeline
Deputy Charge Nurse
Tamaki Healthcare
02.2026 - Current
Clinical Charge Nurse
Te Toka Tumai
04.2025 - 01.2026
Registered Nurse, Eye Clinic
Greenlane Clinical Centre
02.2024 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse, casual agency
Geneva Healthcare
04.2023 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse
The Royal Victorian Eye & Ear Hospital
09.2022 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse, Eye Clinic
Greenlane Clinical Centre
01.2018 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse, Eye Ward (Totara)
Greenlane Clinical Centre
06.2012 - 11.2017
Registered Nurse, Bureau
Auckland City Hospital
06.2011 - 06.2012
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Auckland City Hospital
07.2010 - 03.2011
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Middlemore Hospital
09.2007 - 06.2010
Registered Nurse,medical surgical,neuro acute&ICU
Tan Tock Seng Hospital
06.1996 - 03.2007
Post-Graduate Certificate & Diploma - Advanced Nursing
University of Auckland
Advanced Diploma - Neuroscience
Nanyang Polytechnic
Diploma - General Nursing
Nanyang Polytechnic