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Mele Victoria Veatupu

Tarneit,VIC

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in both acute in patient and outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse- Medical /Palliative Care Nurse

Affinity
06.2022 - Current
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Maintains quality care and comfort for palliative care patients by improving quality of life across all domains rather just focusing on physicality.
  • Managed caseload of 4-8 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care

Registered Nurse - Renal Nursing

Middlemore Hospital
04.2018 - 06.2022
  • Oversees preparation of the delivery system, dialysate bath, and dialyzer and confirms that all mandatory alarm tests are carried out on dialyzer and equipment are performed. Reviews physician orders for dialysis patients, collects pre-treatment dialysis data, and reviews patient records prior to dialysis.
  • Conducts pre-dialysis patient assessment including obtaining patient vital signs and assessing patient' s vascular access, laboratory findings, and patient' s general health. Verifies that patients are taking all prescribed medications and performs medication reconciliation.
  • Documents findings of patient assessments and interventions and advises providers of any significant change in patient's condition and other pertinent information. Discusses patient concerns and answers questions relevant to care.
  • Oversees dialysis technicians performing of dialysis from start to finish, monitors patient reaction to treatment and performance of the Assesses, prepares, and cannulates patient' s vascular access (including needle insertion in arterioveinous fistula or grafts for aseptic connection with dialysis equipment).dialysis machines, and demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the mechanics of dialysis.
  • Utilizes sterile techniques to assess the dialysis catheter exit site and to apply dressing on the patient' s vascular access (dialysis catheter , arterioveinous access) per protocols. Maintains skills necessary to perform surveillance on dialysis access (catheter, fistula, graft) for early signs of failure or infection; this includes (if needed and after receiving the appropriate training) the ability to perform arterioveinous access monitoring using ultrasound machine per protocol.
  • Conducts post dialysis assessment and patient discharge by evaluating treatment, documenting medication administration utilizing the appropriate protocols, assessing condition of vascular access, discharging the patient when vital signs are stable, and documenting and recording patient treatment data. Provides patient education/teaching applicable to the patient' s medical condition

Registered Nurse -Allied Healthcare

Langi Malie Healthcare
03.2018 - 03.2019
  • Triage & Swabbing at Langi Malie
  • Swabbing at Hotels eg: Grand Mercure, Nova Hotel & Sebel Hotel
  • Screening personals, collecting data and administrative tasks

Registered Nurse - Primary Healthcare

Local Doctors
01.2015 - 04.2018
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

Enrolled Nurse -Primary Healthcare

East Tamaki Health Care
02.2013 - 01.2015
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments

Education

Post Graduate Certificate

Auckland University
Grafton, Auckland
03.2019

Bachelor of Nursing Pacific

Manukau Institute of Technology
Auckland
02.2018

Diploma of Nursing

Manukau Institute of Technology
Auckland
02.2013

Skills

  • Health Screening
  • Case Management
  • ADL Assistance
  • Valid BSL
  • Current RN registration APHRA
  • Strong communication

References

Merle Goss - Nurse Unit Manager  (Medical/ Palliative ward) Mersey Community Hospital 

Phone number: 0437381930

Email: merle.goss@ths.tas.gov.au


Joshua Aird- After hours Nurse Manager  Mersey Community Hospital

Phone number: 04488567488

Joshua.aird@ths.tas.gov.au 



Timeline

Registered Nurse- Medical /Palliative Care Nurse

Affinity
06.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse - Renal Nursing

Middlemore Hospital
04.2018 - 06.2022

Registered Nurse -Allied Healthcare

Langi Malie Healthcare
03.2018 - 03.2019

Registered Nurse - Primary Healthcare

Local Doctors
01.2015 - 04.2018

Enrolled Nurse -Primary Healthcare

East Tamaki Health Care
02.2013 - 01.2015

Post Graduate Certificate

Auckland University

Bachelor of Nursing Pacific

Manukau Institute of Technology

Diploma of Nursing

Manukau Institute of Technology

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