Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Tricia Hewson

Summary

Compassionate Enrolled Nurse at Te Whatu Ora, skilled in medication administration and effective patient management. Achieved high patient satisfaction through holistic care and critical thinking in acute situations. Demonstrated calmness under pressure while ensuring safe medication delivery and addressing diverse patient needs.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Enrolled Nurse

Te Whatu Ora
12.2022 - Current
  • 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.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
  • Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
  • Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
  • Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
  • Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
  • Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviour to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.

Education

Diploma Enrolled Nursing - Nursing Practice

UCOL
Whanganui, NZ
07-2022

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Effective patient management
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessment
  • Clinical documentation
  • Patient education
  • Infection control
  • Clinical judgment
  • Compassionate care
  • Wound management
  • Care plan implementation
  • Diabetes management
  • Geriatric care
  • Nursing assessments
  • Patient advocacy
  • Discharge planning
  • Discharge coordination
  • Charting medication administration
  • IV therapy management
  • Taking vitals
  • Collecting vitals
  • Team coordination
  • Wound care
  • IV setup

Timeline

Enrolled Nurse

Te Whatu Ora
12.2022 - Current

Diploma Enrolled Nursing - Nursing Practice

UCOL
Tricia Hewson