Tina Goldsmith
Gisborne,Riverdale
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with particular expertise in psychiatric nursing. Committed to providing quality trauma informed care to a diverse population who experience mental health and addiction issues. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully de-escalate difficult patients and high-stress situations. An adaptable team player with excellent time management, interpersonal and problem solving skills. Sound knowledge of evidence-based practices (EBP) and committed to ongoing professional development and education.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Te Whatu Ora, Health NZ
03.2020 - Current
- ·Participated in MDT meetings to develop treatment plans for patients with mental distress
- · Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis, medications, treatment options, and lifestyle options.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IMI administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviours and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Health Care Assistant
Te Whatu Ora
02.2017 - 10.2020
- 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 policy.
- Changed linens and maintained clean patient environment
Education
Post Graduate Certificate Health Science - Mental Health & Addictions Nursing
The University of Auckland
Waikato11.2021
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
EIT
Gisborne, NZ12.2020
Health & Wellbeing Certificate Level 4 - Allied Health
EIT
Napier, NZ07.2016
Nursing Foundations & Health Science - Nursing & Midwifery
Eastern Institute of Technology
Napier, NZ07.2011
Skills
Critical thinking & problem solving
Effective communication & compassion
Teamwork & dependability
Ethics & confidentiality
Advocacy & support
Counselling techniques
Behavioural Management
De-Escalation skills Restraint Techniques
Active Listening & therapeutic Intervention
Patient assessment & observation
Certification
- Emotional Dysregulation two day training course - Oct 2023
- Certificate Act & commitment Therapy- 2023
- PDRP- Competent Nursing Portfolio 2022
- Trauma informed Care Certificate, online course, The centre for Healing, 2023
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Te Whatu Ora, Health NZ
03.2020 - Current
Health Care Assistant
Te Whatu Ora
02.2017 - 10.2020
Post Graduate Certificate Health Science - Mental Health & Addictions Nursing
The University of Auckland
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
EIT
Health & Wellbeing Certificate Level 4 - Allied Health
EIT
Nursing Foundations & Health Science - Nursing & Midwifery
Eastern Institute of Technology
- Emotional Dysregulation two day training course - Oct 2023
- Certificate Act & commitment Therapy- 2023
- PDRP- Competent Nursing Portfolio 2022
- Trauma informed Care Certificate, online course, The centre for Healing, 2023
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