Tabitha Jelicich

I aim and strive for creating positive health outcomes for my patients while establishing and maintaining professional therapeutic relationships with those to work towards overall wellbeing. My personal career objectives are to obtain a position in mental health services to build long-term professional relationships and to widen and develop my nursing skills whilst using best practice techniques, policies and effective communication. I strive to ensure cultural safety with my patients, and utilize their personal culture to aid in their rehabilitation and recovery.

Basic Food Safety & Handling

NCEA Level 1 Excellence Endorsement

NCEA Level 2 Merit Endorsement

WDHB | Mason Clinic | Totara | 7/08/2023 - 25/10/2023 (10 Weeks)

I completed my pre-registration placement under Mason Clinic in the Totara unit, which specialises in acute/sub-acute care of forensic mental health patients in an inpatient facility. 

• Took lead on BATOMI assessments for my allocated patients every shift. Documented them thoroughly and correctly in HCC.
• Seeked Education Through Staff and Policies Surrounding IMI Anti-Psychotics and Administration
• Built Interprofessional Relationships with the Psychologist & Psychiatrist
• Observed a Psychologist Evaluation regarding Discharge
• Assessed Patients Prior to Community Leave
• Encouraged Patients to Utilise their Leave Privileges & Attend Cultural & OT Groups to aid in Rehabilitation
• Assisted OT Groups
• Wrote and Handed Over Shift Summaries Effectively
• Wrote Shift & Staff Allocations, Taking Into Consideration Patient Ratio Protocols & Appropriate Staff Availability

WDHB | Waitakere Hospital | Emergency Department | 24/4/2023 - 19/5/2023 (4 Weeks)

I completed my second acute hospital placement under Te Whatu Ora - Waitemata in the Waitakere Hospital ED. I rotated between adult and paediatric ED looking after patients in the acute, monitored and triage sections.

• Assessed Patients with a Wide Range of Presenting Complaints
• Took In-Depth & Detailed Medical Histories
• Conducted Appropriate Tests, Consulted with Doctors & Documented Results
• Prepared & Administered Medications (Topical, Oral, IV.).
• Took Routine Vital Signs, Observations & Ensuring Correct Documentation
• Ensured Infection Control Principles were Maintained Before & After Patient Contact

WDHB | Waitakere Hospital | District Nursing | 20/03/2023 - 7/04/2023 (3 Weeks)

I completed my community nursing placement under the district nursing department of Waitakere Hospital. This included doing clinic appointments at the hospital and doing home visits out in the community with my preceptors. District nursing included mostly wound care, but also catheter changes and PICC line care.

• Documented Detailed Notes Accurately, Appropriately & Completely using the Correct Software
• Utilised a Wide Range of Dressings & Topical Treatments to Promote Wound Healing
• Cleaned a Variety of Wounds Ranging in Severity & Prepared them for Dressings
• Maintained Infection Control Principles When Caring For Patients
• Provided Education to Patients Surrounding Wound Cleaning & Dressing Changes

WDHB | Mason Clinic | Te Aka | 23/5/2022 - 17/6/2022 (4 Weeks)

I completed my Mental Health placement in the Te Aka unit at the Mason Clinic. Te Aka is a Kaupapa Maori unit which embraces and channels Maori values, concepts, morals and models of health to aid in recovery. 

• Preparing, Administrating & Withdrawing Medications using the Pyxis
• Documented Detailed Notes Accurately, Appropriately & Completely using HCC
• Reviewed and Implemented Relevant Policies & Procedures When Required
• Conducted & Documented BATOMI Risk Assessments
• Educated Myself on Side Effects of Clozapine & other Relevant Medications
• Seeked further Guidance & Education Surrounding the Te Whare Tapa Wha Model of Health
• Gained Knowledge of Maori Principals

Oaklynn Special School | New Lynn | 2/5/2022 - 20/5/2022 (3 Weeks)

I completed my long term disability placement at Oaklynn Special School working with individuals aged 18-21 (OakTECH). OakTECH educates people living with autism, CP, down syndrome & other intellectual disabilities essential life skills towards leading an independent life. 

• Developed a Deep Understanding on how to Communicate with those who have Intellectual Disability
• Supervised & Participated in Activities
• Used a Range of Different Communication Techniques & Devices (verbal, text-to-speech programmes, body language, play-based learning)
• Assisted in Education Surrounding Consent, Fitness, Banking, Grammar & Language
• Built Professional Therapeutic Relationships with the Individuals & Provided Positive Reinforcement

ADHB | Ward 67 | Gen Med/Dermatology | 8/11/2021 - 26/11/2021 (3 Weeks)

I completed my first acute hospital placement in a ward that specialised in dermatology. I gained an understanding of different treatment approaches and methods for adverse reactions to medications and chronic skin conditions. 

• Medication Preparation & Administration (including controlled medications)
• Re-Ordering Medications from the Pharmacy
• Taking Routine Vital Signs, Observations & Ensuring Correct Documentation
• Acknowledging EWS System & Recognising When A Patients Starts Deteriorating
• Maintained Infection Control Principles When Caring For Patients
• Seeked Guidance & Further Education When Required
• Followed Procedure on Writing Shift Notes

Bupa Beach Haven | Dementia/Psycho-Geriatric | 27/4/2021 - 26/5/2021 (4 Weeks)

Throughout the time I spent at Bupa, I learnt many basic skills that built the foundation for my further years of education. I was educated on how to care for patients who had dementia through communication and basic cares. This is where I discovered "one-size fits all" is not applicable. 

• Conducting Basic Cares & Hygiene
• Effective Verbal Shift Handovers
• Safety Protocols & Procedures
• Mobilising Patients Safely
• Pressure Area Cares