Javanna Tupaea-Thomsen Curriculum Vitae
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Dynamic Enrolled Nurse with a proven track record at Papakura Private Hospital, adept at medication administration and vital signs monitoring. Recognized for delivering compassionate palliative care while effectively collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through strong communication and a results-driven approach to care management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Enrolled Nurse
Lorraine Gibson
Melbourne, VIC
04.2022 - Current
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Enrolled Nurse
Papakura Private Hospital
Auckland, Papakura
08.2018 - 08.2021
- Responded quickly and effectively to changes in condition or response to treatment.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Supported families during times of illness or injury by providing emotional support and assistance with decision making processes.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
Health Care Assistant
Lisa Gou
Auckland , Papakura
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Assisted with cleaning of rooms between patients; restocked supplies as needed.
- Assisted in transferring patients from wheelchair or bed using appropriate techniques.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Assisted nursing staff in providing basic patient care, such as taking vital signs and administering medications.
- Observed patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and reported any changes to supervisor or nurse on duty.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Participated in educational opportunities related to health care assistant duties.
Upholstery Assistant
Southern Upholstery
Takanini, Auckland
12.2016 - 01.2017
- Inspected furniture for defects or damages before starting upholstery work.
- Repaired small and inconspicuous rips or tears in material.
- Replaced worn out padding or stuffing on chairs, sofas or cushions.
- Prepared furniture frames for upholstery by sanding, stapling and gluing.
- Followed instructions when measuring, cutting and sewing materials.
- Collaborated with other team members to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Kept records of all materials used during the upholstery process.
- Fit material on frames using glue, staples and tools.
- Designed upholstery layout patterns and cutting plans based on sketches, customer descriptions or blueprints.
- Worked on special projects such as reupholstering.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment to ensure safety standards were met.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Education
Diploma - Enrolled Nurse
Manukau Institute of Technology
New Zealand08-2018
High School Diploma -
Rosehill College
New Zealand12-2016
Skills
- Medication administration: I ensure I check the seven rights of medication administration before administering medications to residents
- Vital signs monitoring- Monitoring residents vital signs
- Team collaboration - I always collaborate with the team I report any concerns to the Charge Nurse and to the carers who work alongside me
- Time management - I report to hand over 15 mins early to manage my time
- Palliative care - Have cared for residents that are palliative Palliative approach to residents and family involved
- Computer Skills: I understand the computer programming related to work Eg - Use the My axis, and had done the training Used the rx system for medication administration
- Able to interact with staff, residents and the families in a respectful manner
- Strong team player
- Effective communication: Oral and written
- Have done AUS Med training online Have completed Manual handling safety, Work and Health safety, Serious incident Response, Fire Safety, Bullying and discrimination, Infection control
Certification
Have an updated AHPRA registration for nursing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Enrolled Nurse
Lorraine Gibson
04.2022 - Current
Enrolled Nurse
Papakura Private Hospital
08.2018 - 08.2021
Health Care Assistant
Lisa Gou
09.2017 - 09.2018
Upholstery Assistant
Southern Upholstery
12.2016 - 01.2017
Diploma - Enrolled Nurse
Manukau Institute of Technology
High School Diploma -
Rosehill College
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