Malelegaaletoelau Afamasaga
Canberra ACT,ACT
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nursing professional with a robust background in clinical practice as a registered nurse in Samoa. Currently in the final semester of a Bachelor of Nursing program at the University of Canberra, Australia with a strong academic record and extensive hands-on training. Adept at delivering high-quality patient care, conducting health assessments, and implementing effective care plans. Proven ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams, communicate effectively with patients and families, and adapt to diverse healthcare environments. Passionate about continuing professional development and committed to contributing to improved healthcare outcomes.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Disability Support Worker
GREENLEAF DISABILITY SERVICE
CANBERRA , Act
2019 - Current
- Maintained records of services provided, client progress, and goals achieved.
- Participated in team meetings with supervisors, doctors, nurses, therapists.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Developed strategies to help individuals cope with their disability.
- Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
- Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
- Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
- Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop treatment plans for clients.
- Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
- Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.
- Advocated for clients to resolve medical or personal crises.
- Tracked patient or client care and followed through to provide service effectiveness.
REGISTERED NURSE
TUPUA TAMASESE MEAOLE HOSPITAL
APIA, SAMOA
2013 - 2014
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
Education
BACHELOR OF NURSING -
UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA
Canberra, ACT03-2025
BACHELOR OF NURSING -
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SAMOA
SAMOA01-2012
Skills
- ECG and telemetry
- Pain management
- Wound care
- Treatment Planning
- Tracheostomy care and management
- Team Coordination
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Care
- Urinary catheterization and care
- Understanding the principles of equity, diversity and work health and safety (WHS) practices
- Proficient in computer skills as MS-Word, MS POWERPOINT, MS-EXCEL
- Multilingual- English and Samoan
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) training
- Manual Handling training
- Tracheostomy training
- Blood safe training
- Working with Vulnerable People Check
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
GREENLEAF DISABILITY SERVICE
2019 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE
TUPUA TAMASESE MEAOLE HOSPITAL
2013 - 2014
BACHELOR OF NURSING -
UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA
BACHELOR OF NURSING -
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SAMOA
- Basic Life Support (BLS) training
- Manual Handling training
- Tracheostomy training
- Blood safe training
- Working with Vulnerable People Check
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