Gladys Palanas
Auckland,Point England
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 6 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritising patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Medical specialty and a Post Graduate Certificate in Nursing.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Variance Response Team/Resource Registered Nurse
Waitemata Hospital
08.2023 - Current
- Contributes to evidenced-based nursing practice and protocols in enhancing patient care.
- Accurately documents assessments of patient's health status, diagnosis, and response to nursing or other interventions and treatments.
- Role models culturally safe nursing practice.
- Promotes a positive work environment through effective communication and teamwork among staff members.
- Supports staffs across medical/surgical settings in response to negative variance as defined by Care, Capacity Demand Management.
Registered Nurse
Ward 32- Gastroenterology & Respiratory Ward
05.2018 - Current
- Monitors and ensures proper functioning and settings of prescribed respiratory therapy equipment (BiPAP,CPAP,etc.)
- Used my nursing skills & knowledge to assess,plan, implement, and evaluate patients/whanau health needs.
- Effectively contributed to discharge planning or referral process to health care providers and support agencies to meet identified health needs
- Managed caseload of 5 to 8 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Mentored students and junior nurses on best practices, contributing to the development of a highly skilled nursing team.
Registered Nurse
Elmwood Rest Home & Retirement Village
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Consulted and coordinated with health care team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
- Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for elderly patients and caregivers.
Healthcare Assistant
Waitemata District Health Board
03.2014 - 12.2017
- 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.
Healthcare Assistant
Geneva Care And Senate Nursing Bureau
06.2012 - 03.2014
- Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate - Biological Science For Practice
Auckland University
Auckland, AUK07.2020
No Degree - Nurse Entry To Practice Programme
Auckland University
Auckland, AUK06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Manukau Institute of Technology
Auckland, AUK03.2018
No Degree - Foundation Education Programme 1
Manukau Institute of Technology
Auckland, AUK12.2014
Skills
- Patient Assessments and Care
- Cannulation
- Male IDC insertion
- Leadership
- Hand Hygiene Auditor
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- New Staff and student Supervision
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Gastrostomy Tube Care, Tracheostomy Care
- Pain Management
- Monitoring patient with non-invasive ventilation machines ( bi-level positive airway pressure (BiPAP) and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device)
Timeline
Variance Response Team/Resource Registered Nurse
Waitemata Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Ward 32- Gastroenterology & Respiratory Ward
05.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Elmwood Rest Home & Retirement Village
01.2018 - 05.2018
Healthcare Assistant
Waitemata District Health Board
03.2014 - 12.2017
Healthcare Assistant
Geneva Care And Senate Nursing Bureau
06.2012 - 03.2014
Post Graduate Certificate - Biological Science For Practice
Auckland University
No Degree - Nurse Entry To Practice Programme
Auckland University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Manukau Institute of Technology
No Degree - Foundation Education Programme 1
Manukau Institute of Technology
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