Renita Dsouza
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with 11 years of specialized experience in emergency services and patient care. Proven leader adept at uniting nursing teams to enhance quality of care and achieve positive patient outcomes. Committed to implementing innovative practices that improve patient satisfaction and overall healthcare delivery.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Anesthetic Nurse/Recovery/ Team Lead DPU
Alice Springs
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Completing KPIs.
- Lead, mentor, and support PACU nursing staff, and general ward staff.
- Conduct performance evaluations, and support professional development opportunities.
- Facilitate effective communication among the healthcare team, including during handovers and briefings.
- Address and resolve any conflicts or issues that arise within the team.
- Maintain records of staff performance, training, and certifications.
- Manage PACU resources, including equipment and supplies, and ensure that the equipment is well-stocked and functioning properly.
- Participate in the development and review of PACU policies and procedures.
- Prepare for and participate in inspections, and provide post-operative care instructions to patients and their families.
- Educate patients on potential post-anesthesia side effects and recovery processes.
Registered Nurse Anesthetist Nurse
Alfred Health
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Monitored and managed patient airways to maintain optimal levels and prevent common complications
- Assisted with anesthetics before surgery and monitored effects prior, during and after surgery
- Calculated correct dosages of anesthetics based on factors such as patient body type, sex and weight with anesthetist
- Delivered emergency care such as positive airway management, cardiac support and medical interventions
- Managed and assisted with local, spinal and epidural blocks
- Performed CPR in crisis situations under direction of doctor in charge
- Machine check and preparing, checking the machine before start of surgery
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training
Registered Nurse Anesthetist Nurse
Counties Manukau DHB
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Monitored and managed patient airways to maintain optimal levels and prevent common complications
- Assisted with anesthetics before surgery and monitored effects prior, during and after surgery
- Calculated correct dosages of anesthetics based on factors such as patient body type, sex and weight with anesthetist
- Delivered emergency care such as positive airway management, cardiac support and medical interventions
- Managed and assisted with local, spinal and epidural blocks
- Performed CPR in crisis situations under direction of doctor in charge
- Machine check and preparing, checking the machine before start of surgery
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training
Resource Registered Nurse
Auckland DHB
06.2019 - 12.2023
- CARDIOLOGY:
- Read and interpret cardiac monitor & lab results
- Monitored heart devices like defibrillators and pacemakers
- Experience in cardiac, vascular & pulmonary care nursing, patient family education and rehabilitation nursing as desirable
- Expertise in Post pacemaker placement & open-heart surgery wound care using aseptic technique
- EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT:
- Assessment & Evaluation in depth and assisted with various emergency procedure
- Making quick and accurate assessments about incoming patients both physical and mental health conditions
- MEDICAL & SURGICAL UNIT:
- Fulfilled the role of relief charge nurse with responsibility to supervise RN's and other health care professional
- Pre-& post-operative care of ortho, abdominal, bariatric, gynecological and back surgery
- Skilled in stoma cares and other post-surgical cares
- MATERNITY & PAEDIATRICS:
- Effectively provided complete care for postpartum mothers & newborn infants
- Completed observational shifts in NICU, labor, delivery and breastfeeding
- Experienced in pediatrics and calculation in administration medication dosage
Community Lead/ Telehealth Nurse
NRHCC
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Formulated policies and procedures related to membership, participation, and conflict resolution.
- Identified symptoms, gathered medical history, and documented patient information accurately.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations by providing timely advice over the phone.
- Collected data to represent symptom onset, presenting problem and medical diagnoses.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
Registered Nurse Aged Care
BUPA
Christchurch, New Zealand
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Person centered care, meeting all needs of the residents and providing treatment as per persons need
- Direction and delegation to the multidisciplinary team Management of wound and wound care and using appropriate dressings
- Provided palliative care to the patients and attended palliative care education session and achieved certificate
- Achieved a good knowledge on triaging of the patients in emergency, transferring to hospital and performed admission procedures and appropriate documentation
- Planned proper care plan to the patients and met the patient center care
- Certified in syringe driver, first aid, CPR, palliative care and safe manual handling of patients
Dialysis Registered Nurse
ks Hegde
08.2013 - 07.2017
- Able to conduct different dialysis like SLED, Plasma Exchange, Peritoneal dialysis, CRRT Independently in both emergency and routine clients Managed dialysis complication independently
- Experienced in cannulation all types of fistulas and grafts
- Trained in insertion of temporary catheters like jugular and femoral
- Able to operate the dialysis machine and repair certain defects
- Acted as a nurse coordinator and acting in absence of Nurse Incharge
- Conducted dialysis on Fresenius 4008S and Gambro
Education
PG Certificate As RN Anesthetist Assistant -
Counties Manukau
Auckland, NZ01-2022
PG Diploma - Renal Nursing
India08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
NITTE University
India08.2013
Skills
- Basic cardiac support
- Emergency nursing care
- IV drug therapy and management
- Anesthesia machine check
- Cardiac Rhythm Assessment
- Nutritional Support Management: TPN and NG
- PICC, CVL, port cath-competent
- EMR
- Trend care
- Workforce Effectiveness
- Use of Alaris
- Fresenius pump
- Infection Control Specialist
- Foley's catheter insertion and removal
- Plan of Action Implementation
- Workload Management
- Leadership
- Nurse Educator
- Med Chart
- Badger net
References
Reference on Request
Registration
- Australia, NMW0002140614
- New Zealand, 196678
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Anesthetic Nurse/Recovery/ Team Lead DPU
Alice Springs
06.2024 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse Anesthetist Nurse
Alfred Health
01.2024 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse Anesthetist Nurse
Counties Manukau DHB
01.2023 - 12.2023
Community Lead/ Telehealth Nurse
NRHCC
01.2021 - 08.2022
Resource Registered Nurse
Auckland DHB
06.2019 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse Aged Care
BUPA
01.2018 - 05.2019
Dialysis Registered Nurse
ks Hegde
08.2013 - 07.2017
PG Certificate As RN Anesthetist Assistant -
Counties Manukau
PG Diploma - Renal Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
NITTE University
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