Soni John
Avonhead, Christchurch
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients, high acuity and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Te Whatu Ora-Waitaha
03.2019 - Current
- Recognising the rights of Maori and the obligations of health providers under the Te Tiriti Waitangi
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Reflect on feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviours and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviours and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse
Maidstone Rest Home And Hospital (Christchurch)
03.2014 - 10.2017
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
Registered Nurse
Cashmere View -Bupa (Christchurch)
04.2013 - 02.2014
Education
Health Care Auditor - Auditing
Quality Plus Training
Christchurch, CAN07.2020
Rapid Assessment of The Acutely Unwell Patient-April 2016, Pressure Injury/Ulcer Assessment -June 2016, First Aid Course -Jan 2017, InterRai Trained Since 2014 July, Infection Control Officer For Maidstone Hospital (2016-2017), Online Training in Accreditations With Ministry of Health NZ -
ARA-Christchurch
Registered Nurse Bachelor of Nursing -
Universal College of Learning
Palmerston North, NZ01.2011
Diploma of Nursing -
KSDNEB Shridevi School of Nursing
01.2005
Skills
- Developing and maintaining respectful therapeutic relationships with Clients
- Facilitating, participating and maintaining professional relationships with colleagues and Multi disciplinary team members
- Upholding and advocating for the rights of Clients
- Compassion, Empathy and Emotional awareness
- Professional Bedside Manner
- High level of autonomy
- Emergency and Acute care expertise
- Emergency Procedures and Response
- Policy Adherence of the company
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Safe directing and delegation to team members
- Team Coordination and Precepting new staff
- Nursing staff Leadership,Mentoring and Supporting
- Collecting vitals and Telemetry monitoring
- Health screening, assessment, treatment and health promotion/education interventions
- Wound Care, Invasive and Non-Invasive Procedures
- Infection control prevention and measures
- Patient care planning and intervention
- Patient and family advocacy
- Documentation And Reporting
- Hospice, palliative and Long-Term care
- End of life care
Contact no
+64211417284
Residence Visa
New Zealand Citizen
Current Job
Ward A3 General surgery/PCU : Te Whatu Ora-Waitaha Canterbury
Registrations
- Karnataka Nursing Council, Bangalore, India, Registered Nurse & Midwife, 02DN4231, 05/15/2006, Life Member
- New Zealand Nursing Board, Registered Nurse, 182145, 04/2013, Annual Renewal- Dec 2025
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 12/10/1984
- Nationality: Indian
Hobbies and Interests
- Continuing Education
- Teaching/Mentoring
- Leadership roles
- Gardening
- Dancing
- Singing
- Cooking
- Music
- Travelling
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Te Whatu Ora-Waitaha
03.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Maidstone Rest Home And Hospital (Christchurch)
03.2014 - 10.2017
Registered Nurse
Cashmere View -Bupa (Christchurch)
04.2013 - 02.2014
Health Care Auditor - Auditing
Quality Plus Training
Rapid Assessment of The Acutely Unwell Patient-April 2016, Pressure Injury/Ulcer Assessment -June 2016, First Aid Course -Jan 2017, InterRai Trained Since 2014 July, Infection Control Officer For Maidstone Hospital (2016-2017), Online Training in Accreditations With Ministry of Health NZ -
ARA-Christchurch
Registered Nurse Bachelor of Nursing -
Universal College of Learning
Diploma of Nursing -
KSDNEB Shridevi School of Nursing
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