Xinyu Pang

Clinical Skills and Competencies Obtained in Urgent Care Facility (New Zealand), IQN CAP Student Nurse Clinical Experience (October 21, 2024-November 29, 2024).

• Cultural Safety (TOW) & Responsiveness
• Role and Responsibilities of a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Clinical Competence
• Professional Nursing Practice
• Effective Communication and Teamwork
• Clinical Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking
• Triage and patient assessment.
• Wound Care Management
• Casting & Suturing
• Wound Glue Application
• Vaccination (Boostrix) and medication administration.

• Completed IQN CAP (International Qualified Nurse Competency Assessment Program) at MIT Manukau. Duration: 12 weeks (6 weeks theory + 6 weeks clinical placement). Dates: September 9th to November 29th, 2024.
• Currently processing registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ).
• CGFNS verification completed.
• CAP approval letter received from NCNZ.

• Perform a health assessment of patients prior to dental procedures, gathering medical history, assessing vital signs, and identifying any potential risks (e.g., allergies, comorbidities).
• Assist and instruct the patients in doing a series of related examinations, including X-rays.
• Provide clinical support during dental treatments, including assisting the dentist during examinations, cleanings, fillings, extractions, root canals, and other dental procedures.
• Monitor patients following dental procedures, particularly for adverse reactions to anesthesia or medications.
• Provide post-procedure instructions and care advice to patients (e.g., pain management, wound care, oral hygiene instructions).
• Be prepared to respond to medical emergencies, such as allergic reactions, fainting, or complications during sedation.
• Maintain and be trained in emergency protocols (e.g., Basic Life Support/CPR), and use of emergency equipment (e.g., oxygen, defibrillator).

• Role: Team Leader/Foreign Nurse (Caring for COVID-19-positive, quarantined elderly patients).
• Patient Care & Bedside Assistance: Provided direct bedside care for elderly patients, ensuring comfort, safety, and hygiene, especially for those infected with COVID-19.
• Medication Administration and Monitoring: Assisted senior nurses in administering medications (oral, IV, IM) and closely monitored patient responses to treatment.
  Conducted regular checks on vital signs, blood sugar levels, and other health parameters, reporting any significant changes to on-duty doctors.
• Patient Education: Educated patients on managing COVID-19, emphasizing disease understanding, infection control measures, and self-care techniques to support recovery.
• Liaison & Coordination: Coordinated with hospitals for the timely transfer of urgent patients requiring more advanced medical care, ensuring smooth transitions between care settings.
• Clinical Procedures Assistance: Assisted senior nurses in performing various clinical procedures, including blood draws, blood sugar checks, stoma care, nasogastric tube (NGT) management, and ECG monitoring.
• Ongoing Monitoring & Reporting: Conducted ongoing assessments of patients' conditions, noting changes in behavior, vital signs, and physical health, and updating the on-duty doctors on any deteriorating situations.
• Emergency Support: supported the on-duty doctor in emergency situations, including resuscitation and defibrillation, ensuring a rapid response to critical incidents.
  

Registered Nurse—Orthopedic Outpatient Clinic (International Foreign Hospital)

• Preoperative Care and Education: Conducted preoperative assessments, including blood draws, ECGs, and preoperative education.
  Ensured patient consent forms were completed and coordinated with the insurance department for necessary coverage.
  Assisted with the transfer process by liaising with inpatient ward nurses and escorting patients to the inpatient ward.
• Assisting with Invasive Procedures: Assisted orthopedic doctors in performing various invasive procedures in the clinic, ensuring patient safety and comfort during the process.
  Supported postoperative care, including dressing changes, stitch removal, and plaster cast adjustments.
• Patient education and support: educated patients on the proper use of orthopedic devices, including arm slings, canes, walkers, foot boosters, and knee braces.
• Referral and Coordination: arranged and escorted patients for referrals to other hospitals or specialists for additional examinations and follow-up care. Coordinate closely with the insurance department to ensure timely processing and coverage of patient care.
• Ongoing Monitoring and Triage: monitored completed patients for any signs of complications, particularly following invasive procedures.
• Recovery and Rehabilitation Support: Equipped patients with the tools and knowledge necessary for a fast, effective recovery.
  

• Perform initial triage assessments to categorize patients based on the severity of their condition.
• Prioritize care for patients with life-threatening conditions or injuries, ensuring timely and effective interventions.
• Conduct detailed assessments of patients presenting with a wide range of medical conditions, including trauma, respiratory distress, cardiac events, strokes, etc.
• Gather patient history, assess vital signs, perform physical examinations, and interpret diagnostic information.
• Emergency Procedures and Interventions: Administer life-saving treatments and interventions, such as administering medications, IV fluids, oxygen therapy, and pain relief. Providing intubation, wound care, resuscitation, and stabilization for patients in critical condition.
  Provide wound care, including suturing, dressing, and managing burns, fractures, and other injuries.
  Use clinical judgment to assess patients' responses to treatments, and intervene as necessary.
• Assist doctors in invasive procedures
• Provide clear explanations to patients and their families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, procedures, and expected outcomes.
  Respond quickly to emergency situations, including code blue (cardiac arrest) and medical emergencies.
  Participate in life-saving procedures such as CPR, defibrillation, and resuscitation in cases of cardiac or respiratory arrest.