Tara Macmillan

• Prepared laboratory samples for analysis and performed data entry for accurate reporting.
• Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe and secure laboratory environment.
• Set up and maintained the sterility of lab equipment and tools.
• Consulted with outside professionals and specialists about tests and testing results.
• Operated a wide range of laboratory equipment and instruments to complete analysis.
• Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to comply with The Health Information Privacy Code 2020, internal, and other regulatory standards.
• Troubleshoot problems with specimens or equipment, or brought serious concerns to the supervisor for handling.

• Fostered strong relationships with clients and families to support comprehensive social, mental and physical care.
• Completed a comprehensive assessment and quality improvement activity for the facility.
• Educated clients and families to support wellness activities, self-care techniques and prevention strategies.
• Autonomy in wound care.

Experience caring for new mothers from the moment they leave the delivery room until they are discharged. Providing new mothers and family members education and guidance on how to care for their newborns, including how to dress, feed them as well as how to take care of the umbilical cord. assisting the mother in starting a nursing connection if she wants to. supporting the mother's decisions her ability and aptitude in caring for her baby.

Glucose monitoring, assistance with breast feeding or alternative feeding methods such as Lactaid feeding, cup feeding, and

• Assessing for postpartum haemorrhage
• sepsis management
• Ensuring skin-to-skin bonding
• Monitoring vital signs both mother and baby
• Assisting new parents with recovery, including physical assistance, wound care, and administering medication
• Performing newborn assessments: heel prick blood tests and glucose montioring
• Providing education on newborn care, breastfeeding, and postpartum recovery
• Providing breastfeeding support and assistance
• Offering emotional support
• special observations
• discharge including additional first resources and car safety check.

A highlight for me was being able to try many various environments of the different clinics in main OPD such as ENT, gynecology, surgical, and dermatology. Then the following weeks included paediatric and orthopaedic experience. I loved being able to work with children and learn their normal vital signs range based on age and further in-depth knowledge regarding cystic fibrosis. I particularly enjoyed having the autonomy to clean wounds as well as remove casts and sutures in orthopaedic OPD. Each area had its unique learnings and experiences and I enjoyed every minute of it. I especially enjoyed the valuable team dynamic and the support I received in each department.

• Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
• Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
• Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.

use a holistic approach to my nursing care. I particularly enjoyed participating in the memory clinic sector being present to witness a client being diagnosed with Alzhimer’s disease and the impact it has on the individual and their whānau. Another highlight included educating myself about and administering Intramuscular injections. I feel extremely lucky that I was able to work with such a unique and supportive community multidisciplinary team. It was a pleasure being able to build a rapport with clients and being able to educate them of their psychiatric medications and their mental health conditions.

I gained knowledge about the function of community nursing in promoting elderly people's mental health. I administered cognitive tests to dementia patients and created nursing notes for them. When I visited patients in the community, I conducted thorough mental state examinations with them, which helped me improve my written communication skills.

• Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
• using my theoretical knowledge and being able to put it to practice in the clinical setting. A highlight for me is being able to collate pathophysiology and pharmacology knowledge and be able to see how it affects my own designated patients and the interventions I can provide for the best outcomes for my patients.
• had three to four designated patients near the end of my time on the ward, however, I not only knew the patients pathophysiology, but their overall health holistically. I can now happily say I am thinking more critically and using clinical reasoning rather than being task oriented in regards to patient care. Working on this ward has helped me understand the qualities of what it is to be the best nurse I can be for my patient including solidifying a rapport, the importance of each role in the multidisciplinary team, how to deal with crisis situations, and continuity of care.
• Through this experience, I learned how to provide post-stroke patient care as well as several basic nursing interventions such medication administration, catheter insertion, neurological examinations, and mobility.

• Supported a diverse range of clients, both adults and children with disabilities.
• Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting clients.
• Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
• Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviours, and incidents.
• Organising stimulating and supportive activities
• Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviours, and incidents.
• Designed individualized plans detailing the daily activities and needs of patients.

• Monitored patient vital signs, including manual blood pressure and reported any changes to experienced nursing staff.
• Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.
• Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
• Performed regular rounds to check on the well-being of patients.
• Assisting with meal consumption
• Building knowledge of common conditions, and treatment in the older adult.
• Undertook a comprehensive patient assessment

This was my first initial placement in a clinical environment. During this short period, I was able to start building basic nursing skills.

• Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
• Observed patient behaviour and reported changes to the nurse in charge for resolution.
• moving handling skills and infection control principles.

• Worked with adults with disabilities of varying interests, skills, and developmental levels.
• Led groups of campers safely through a variety of camp activities.
• Collaborated with other camp counsellors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
• Used patient moving and handling skills for a variety of transfers including the use of assistive devices including slide sheets, sliding boards, transfer belts, sit-to-stand devices, and hoists.

• Provided care to various diverse families, experience with 2 under 2 years, including 3-month-old twins.
• Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
• Developed meaningful activities and games using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
• Worked collaboratively with parents to create smooth transitions between activities and parent-child exchanges.
• Responsible for establishing a weekly schedule for activities and age-appropriate outings.
• Taught children basic life skills, manners, and personal hygiene.