Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Interests
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GLADYS WAVINYA

Doreen

Summary

Dynamic nursing professional with extensive experience at Brunswick Private Hospital, excelling in interdisciplinary collaboration and patient advocacy. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate care and critical thinking. Skilled in care planning and medication dispensing, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while fostering a safe healing environment.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Nurse Unit Manager

Brunswick Private Hospital
03.2011 - Current


  • Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by maintaining accurate documentation.
  • Assisting in after hours care coordination of the hospital when requested to fill in vacant shifts.
  • Collaborated in multidisciplinary teams to discuss individualized care plans for our patients to improve overall outcomes.
  • Coordinating and allocating staffing for the following shift.
  • Liaising with medical team by doing doctors rounds handing over to them and receiving handover from them regarding the patients care.
  • Assisting the Nurse Unit Manager in doing some staff appraisals and continuous professional development assessments.


Palliative Care Nurse

Banksia Palliative Care Service
02.2019 - 12.2021
  • Managed complex symptoms using evidence-based practices, resulting in increased patient satisfaction.
  • Advocated for patient autonomy in decision-making regarding treatment options and end-of-life care planning.
  • Enhanced patient and family understanding of illness progression through clear communication and education.
  • Participated in quality improvement projects focused on enhancing the delivery of palliative care services within the organization.
  • Coordinating care of patients with GPs and inpatient palliative care units if they require acute symptom management.

Registered Nurse

Healthe Care- Brunswick and Latrobe Private Hospital
03.2010 - 03.2011

. applying my learned skills into practice under the mentorship of senior nurses.

  • 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.
  • Applying my learned skills into practice under the mentorship of the senior nurses.

Enrolled Nurse

Alpha Nursing Agency
01.2008 - 03.2010
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Worked in many different hospitals and nursing homes all with different levels of acuity.
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.

Education

Masters of Nursing - Cancer/Palliative Care

Latrobe University
Melbourne, VIC
05-2019

Bachelor of Nursing - General Nursing

Australian Catholic University
Melbourne, VIC
05-2011

Certificate IV in Health Nursing - General Nursing

Australian Catholic University
Melbourne, VIC
03-2008

Skills

  • Compassionate care
  • Nursing care planning
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Patient education and advocacy
  • Patient care
  • Critical thinking
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Direct patient care
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Care monitoring
  • Task delegation
  • Patient counseling
  • Ward management
  • Nursing team oversight
  • Reliability
  • Active listening
  • Team collaboration
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Patient safety
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Patient care assessment
  • Patient education
  • Medication dispensing
  • Self motivation

Accomplishments

    Managed to coordinate 125 bed hospital after hours when required.

    Mananging a 30 bed ward and organizing for incoming shift

Certification

Registered nurse- AHPRA

Languages

Swahili
Native or Bilingual

Interests

  • Cooking for my family and friends
  • Adventure Travel to explore the world
  • Outdoor Recreation nature walks

Timeline

Palliative Care Nurse

Banksia Palliative Care Service
02.2019 - 12.2021

Associate Nurse Unit Manager

Brunswick Private Hospital
03.2011 - Current

Registered Nurse

Healthe Care- Brunswick and Latrobe Private Hospital
03.2010 - 03.2011

Enrolled Nurse

Alpha Nursing Agency
01.2008 - 03.2010

Masters of Nursing - Cancer/Palliative Care

Latrobe University

Bachelor of Nursing - General Nursing

Australian Catholic University

Certificate IV in Health Nursing - General Nursing

Australian Catholic University
GLADYS WAVINYA