Lucy Mansell
Hastings,New Zealand
Summary
Organised and knowledgeable registered nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. I thrive under pressure in a fast paced, ever changing environment. I believe holistic care in nursing is key, and strive to work with empathy every step of the way. I have a great desire to learn, and challenge myself in order to provide optimal health care for every patient encountered.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - Casual
Te Whatu Ora Hawkes Bay
, Hastings
2023.11 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects. Recorded patient condition, vital signs, and recovery progress. Completed patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork. Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions. Assessed, evaluated, and monitored patient's conditions and progress to determine necessary interventions.
- Casual position - working in different areas of the hospital such as maternity, acute and general medicine.
Registered Nurse - Renal Dialysis Unit
Te Whatu Ora Hawkes Bay
2024.01 - 2024.07
- Renal dialysis registered nurse
- Gained further experience with both Artis, and Baxter AK98 dialysis machines
- Provided direct patient care, including physical assessments and treatments, in a dialysis unit.
- Training nursing students
- Satellite and acute units
- Completed a quality assurance role within the dialysis unit to optimize patient outcomes
Registered Nurse
Summerset Retirement Villages
, Havelock North
2023.07 - 2023.08
- Administered medications and treatments, continuously assessing patient responses for intervention effectiveness. Responded promptly to emergency situations involving elderly clients, fostering independence, addressing mobility issues and understanding safety precautions surrounding this. Collaborated with family members to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
Registered Nurse - Renal Dialysis Unit
Capital & Coast District Health Board
Wellington , New Zealand
2021.08 - 2023.06
- Renal dialysis registered nurse
- Completed NETP (nurse entry to practice)
- Delivered personalized patient care and education for individuals undergoing dialysis treatments. Collaborated within a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care. Created tailored care plans based on patient assessments, offered emotional support, administered various medications, and performed specialized procedures like catheter cares and fistula cannulation.
- Registered nurse coordinating shifts, training new graduate staff and students, and on call service
- Experience with Baxter AK98 and Artis machines
- Cannulation of arteriovenous fistulas, and accessing central venous catheters to enable therapeutic dialysis
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Eastern Institute of Technology Hawke's Bay
12.2021
NCEA level 3 -
Havelock North High School
12.2018
NCEA level 1&2 -
Hastings Girls High School
12.2015
Skills
- Interpersonal skills: Working with chronically ill has taught me the skill of active listening, patience and conflict resolution which has been vital in terms of forming trusting relationships with my patients.
- Critical thinker: I thrive under pressure and comprehensively implement assessment tools into the care I give to provide the best health outcome for the patient. I am very observant, which means I am able to pick up on vital cues of deterioration when presented.
- Team work: I have vast experience working with a range of colleagues from nurses, dieticians, doctors, social workers, and health care assistants. I value the knowledge and expertise of the immediate and wider health care team, working best in a team environment in order to coordinate care.
- Communication: I take pride in effective communication with patients, members of the health care team, and supporting family. I maintain a high standard of documentation and handovers ensuring these are detailed, and accurate.
- Empathy: Being able to put myself in the shoes of the patient and provide comfort, patience, respect and active listening during a difficult time in their lives.
- Leadership: Facilitating a resourceful, comfortable environment to train new graduate and student nurses. Experience shift coordinating, and taking on a quality assurance role in the dialysis unit to optimise patient care.
Accomplishments
- 08/2022, Completion of NETP (Nurse Entry to Practice)
- Completed my first year as a registered nurse through Victoria University
Hobbies and Interests
Hawke's
I have a great passion for mental health and wellbeing in New Zealand. In 2020 I met with Mike King, from the I AM HOPE charitable trust to discuss the mental well-being and issues youth are facing regarding mental illness in our country. In 2020 I was an active advocate for the I AM HOPE charitable trust, and supported in raising funds for Gumboot Friday which provides free counseling for youth nation-wide.
References
Shaiju Thaikandy (Service Leader, Hawkes Bay renal dialysis)
Phone: +64276416273
Email: shaiju.thaikandy@hbdhb.govt.nz
Bindu Sunny (Associate Clinical Nurse Manager, Hawkes Bay renal dialysis)
Phone: +64220879260
Email: bindubastian@yahoo.co.in
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Renal Dialysis Unit
Te Whatu Ora Hawkes Bay
2024.01 - 2024.07
Registered Nurse - Casual
Te Whatu Ora Hawkes Bay
2023.11 - Current
Registered Nurse
Summerset Retirement Villages
2023.07 - 2023.08
Registered Nurse - Renal Dialysis Unit
Capital & Coast District Health Board
2021.08 - 2023.06
Bachelor of Nursing -
Eastern Institute of Technology Hawke's Bay
NCEA level 3 -
Havelock North High School
NCEA level 1&2 -
Hastings Girls High School
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