Tumema Vili
Blockhouse Bay,Auckland
Summary
I am a compassionate registered nurse with five years of extensive experience at Edmonton Meadows Care Home, excelling in patient care and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and clinical assessment. Skilled in infection control and dedicated to fostering a collaborative healthcare environment, ensuring optimal recovery and comfort for patients and families. I have a clear, logical mind, with a practical approach to problem solving, and a drive to see things through to completion. In short, I am reliable, trustworthy, hardworking, and eager to learn, and I have a genuine interest in any work environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Kemp Home & Hospital
Titahi Bay, Wellington
06.2018 - 07.2025
- Provide assistance to registered nurses in performing technical duties.
- Coordinate with other members of the health care team in achieving optimum care for the patient.
- Monitors the activities of the patients and informs the Registered Nurse on duty of unusual circumstances.
- Respects patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
- Educated patients on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Assisted in transferring patients from wheelchair or bed using appropriate techniques.
- Helped feed residents who are unable to feed themselves due to disability or illness.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Interacted positively with family members of patients while delivering compassionate care.
Registered Nurse
Edmonton Meadows Care Home
Henderson, Auckland
08.2019 - 12.2024
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Whitireia Polytecnic
Porirua03-2018
Some College (No Degree) -
Porirua College
WellingtonSkills
- Patient care/observation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Electronic charting
- Patient-focused care
- Wound care
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time management abilities
- Palliative care
- Excellent communication (vocal and listening)
- Adaptability
- Team collaboration
- Clinical assessment
- Responding to emergencies
Accomplishments
- 2018 Bachelor of Nursing Pacific
- 2017 Dedicated Education Unit (DEU) model, Capital Coast Districts Health Board
- 2016 Certificate for Hearing Voice Project, Certificate in Asthma Nursing Education
- 2013 Top Samoan student in New Zealand, Samoan speech competition cup, Victoria scholarship for Samoan
Languages
Samoan
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Certification
- I have more than fifteen certificates from courses I have completed during my time working at Edmonton Meadows Care Home, including IDC/SPC insertion for males, ethnicity training, palliative care, and etc
- I have a First Aid and Adult CPR certificate
Hobbies
- I love playing volleyball and netball
- I love singing and attending church on Sundays
- I love spending time and babysitting my three nieces
- Like to exercise
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Edmonton Meadows Care Home
08.2019 - 12.2024
Health Care Assistant
Kemp Home & Hospital
06.2018 - 07.2025
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Whitireia Polytecnic
Some College (No Degree) -
Porirua College
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