ANDRENIEKI VELLA

G5 is a fast-paced, 30-bed surgical inpatient unit caring for general surgical, colorectal, breast/endocrine, upper gastrointestinal, and gynecology patients pre- and post-operatively.

Over the last 3 years, I have gained a number of surgical skills as mentioned above. I can work independently or as part of a team, under the direct and indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse. On G5, we work within a team nursing model of care, which has enabled me to gain better communication skills to ensure efficient, high-quality care is provided for our patients.

I was awarded G5's Team member of the Year by my fellow colleagues in April 2024. My time on this ward has taught me many things about myself and this profession as a whole. I feel the events and friendships I have made have shaped me to be the nurse I am today and continue to push me to become the nurse I want to be in the future.

• Assisted patients with personal care and hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
• Engaged with patient, family, and friends to provide a courteous visit experience.
• Answered patient call bells and requests for assistance when required.
• Managed supplies and restocked inventory to promote optimal availability for patient care.
• Documented nursing assessments, treatments, and follow-up care to maintain patient safety and optimize workflow.
• Maintained sanitary conditions by providing immediate wound care and dressing changes.
• Collected biological specimens and packaged them for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
• Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding, and assisting in feeding activities.
• Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment.
• Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
• Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, and aided with feeding and monitoring.
• Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
• Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
• Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared living areas, and nursing stations.
• Turned or repositioned bedridden patients to promote blood flow and prevent pressure areas.
• Used mobility devices to transport patients.

• Operated under direction of licensed nursing professionals and pursued opportunities to learn new skills.
• Read and understood patient assignment list and reviewed charts to check for special conditions.
• Delivered meals and snacks, helped patients feed themselves and documented intake for medical records.
• Cared directly for patients by assisting with daily living activities and mobility needs.
• Completed clinical work in different units to achieve degree standards and build nursing knowledge.
• Investigated diagnoses to learn more about mechanism, action, peak and onset of each.
• Documented information about patient care, vitals and condition markers in computer system.
• Observed medical procedures to advance nursing knowledge and prepare for more challenging experiences.
• Obtained laboratory specimens by using phlebotomy skills to complete both venous and finger-stick blood draws.
• Managed patient transfers between unit and facility locations, including moving to procedure and surgical rooms.
• Coordinated supplies for physicians and assisted with procedures.
• Observed quality and comfort services delivered by nursing staff and expanded patient care abilities.
• Maintained safe and comfortable environment for each patient.
• Monitored and maintained catheters, IVs and bandages.
• Monitored patient status and reported update to senior medical staff.
• Supported personal hygiene needs of patients and monitored fluid input and output for permanent records.