SALOTE PATOSINA TUGAGA
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN)/Registered Midwife with progressive career history across 12 years in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Midwife
Tupua Tamasese Meaole Hospital
12.2023 - Current
- Delivered and Assisted in over 60 successful births as a qualified midwife.
- Primary care, assessment and evaluation of neonatal patients.
- Effective counselling in health maintenance and disease management.
- Processed monthly reports for department performance.
- Educated new parents on infant care essentials like diapering, swaddling, bathing techniques leading to increased confidence in parenting skills.
- Assisted women in making informed decisions regarding their birth preferences based on thorough discussions about risks and benefits of various options available.
- Provided culturally competent care to a diverse patient population, addressing unique needs and respecting cultural practices.
- Supported birthing partners in their roles by providing education on pregnancy, labor, and newborn care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient encounters, medical histories, assessments, interventions, and outcomes to ensure continuity of care.
- Ensured safety of mother and baby during labor by continuously assessing fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs.
- Promoted successful breastfeeding experiences through early initiation, proper latch techniques, and ongoing support.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities to stay current on new research findings and best practices in midwifery care.
- Coordinated care with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals as needed during complex or high-risk births to ensure optimal outcomes for mother and baby.
- Improved patient health outcomes by conducting comprehensive assessments, identifying risk factors, and developing individualized care plans.
- Performed routine postpartum care, such as suturing and wound care.
- Co-managed high-risk pregnancies and assisted in delivery of multiples.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills that facilitated open communication about concerns or anxieties related to pregnancy or childbirth experience.
- Participated in advanced practice training and worked alongside physicians.
- Gave emotional support to expecting mothers by answering questions and alleviating concerns.
- Treated men and women with sexually transmitted diseases.
- Followed professional standards and guidelines by adhering to ethical and legal guidelines and maintaining continued education certifications.
- Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
- Checked general and mental health and overall comfort of mothers in prenatal appointments.
- Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
- Performed ultrasounds, monitored fetal heart rate and provided pre- and post-natal care.
- Conducted well-baby checkups and immunizations for optimum infant health.
- Served as a mentor for student midwives by sharing clinical expertise, providing constructive feedback, and modelling excellence in the practice of midwifery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop evidence-based guidelines for best practice in midwifery care.
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Tupua Tamasese Meaole Hospital
01.2020 - Current
- Streamlined documentation processes by maintaining accurate electronic records of patient interactions, assessments, and interventions.
- Established rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds through empathic listening and culturally sensitive communication practices.
- Provided crisis intervention services during psychiatric emergencies, ensuring patient safety through effective de-escalation techniques.
- Administered psychotropic medications, monitoring for side effects, effectiveness, and making adjustments as necessary to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Assisted with program development initiatives to establish or expand mental health services within the facility based on identified needs.
- Coordinated discharge planning with patients, families, and community providers to ensure continuity of care and successful transition back into the community.
- Maintained a safe therapeutic environment that promoted healing by following infection control protocols within the psychiatric unit setting.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for patients with mental health disorders.
- Promoted recovery and wellness by providing psychoeducation to patients and their families on coping strategies and available resources.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans focused on mental health needs.
- Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
- Created Mental Health Awareness Programs through establishing the first 'National Mental Health Day' in Samoa 2020.
- Implemented COVID response plan within the mental health Unit and in-patients and health workers to help improve or regain coping abilities.
Register Nurse
Tupua Tamasese Meaole Hospital
12.2017 - Current
- Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications or performing invasive procedures.
- Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for in-patients per shift.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Expedited discharge processes by coordinating with various departments for timely completion of required paperwork.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Developed individualized care plans tailored to diverse patient populations with varied medical conditions.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Prepared and sanitized rooms before surgical procedures and assisted surgeons during operations with medical equipment.
- Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
Wound Care Specialist
Tupua Tamasese Meaole Hospital
04.2013 - Current
- Initiated process improvements to the establishment of the first Diabetic Wound Centre at the Tupua Tamasese Meaole Hospital in Samoa that led to the operations within the Diabetic Ward, maximizing clinic efficiency and provided home care visits.
- Utilized advanced technologies such as negative pressure therapy systems when treating complex wounds resulting in expedited recovery timeframes.
- Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring timely and accurate record-keeping for optimal patient outcomes.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the overall enhancement of the hospital's diabetic wound care program.
- Served as a resource for colleagues, offering guidance on best practices in wound management and dressing selection.
- Reduced infection rates by implementing evidence-based wound care protocols and techniques.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized wound care plans for patients.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure availability of necessary supplies for effective wound management, streamlining inventory control processes along the way.
- Enhanced patient healing by providing comprehensive wound care assessments and treatments.
- Established strong relationships with community partners, increasing referrals for specialized wound care services from local healthcare providers.
- Developed treatment plans according to current wound care protocols.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
- Assisted physicians in diagnosis and treatment of patients.
- Instructed patients in at-home care and continued treatments.
- Educated patients and caregivers on proper ways to use breathing apparatuses at home.
- Presented at professional conferences, sharing insights and experiences in advanced wound care techniques with fellow practitioners.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings, working closely with physicians, nurses, and therapists to optimize patient care plans.
Enrolled Nurse
Tupua Tamasese Meaole Hospital
12.2012 - Current
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Midwifery
National University of Samoa
Papaigalagala, Samoa03.2023
Diploma of Counselling - Counselling
Australia Pacific Training Coalition (TAFE Qld)
Apia, Samoa08.2022
Certificate of Completion - Basic For Nurses-Preparedness For COVID-19
Massey University of New Zealand
New Zealand05.2020
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
National University of Samoa
Papaigalagala03.2017
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
National University of Samoa
Papaigalagala, Samoa03.2012
High School Diploma -
Robert Louis Stevenson High School
Samoa12.2003
Skills
- Organizational Skills in Following Medical Directions in Care of Patients eg - Medications, Injections, Preventive Care of ailments such as Diabetes, Hypertension, Communicable Diseases, etc
- Breastfeeding support
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- Advanced Fetal Monitoring
- Maternal Health Promotion
- Prenatal education
- Labour and Delivery Management
- Electronic Fetal Monitoring
- Obstetric Emergency Response
- Intrapartum Care
- Family planning counselling
- Postpartum Care Expertise
- Nutrition counselling
- Postpartum Care
- Active Listening
- Continuous Improvement
- Analytical Thinking
- Time management abilities
- Written Communication
- Labour delivery
- Professionalism
- Adaptability
- Excellent Communication
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Infection and Disease Prevention
- Problem resolution capability
- Disease prevention and intervention specialist
- Diabetes and nutrition educator
Affiliations
- Member - Samoa National Nurses Association
- Focal Point of Contact (Samoa) - Pacific Mental Health Network for the World Health Organisation (WHO)
Hobbies
I love Travelling exploring the world, Hiking, Netball and mostly spending quality time with Family.
Additional Information
For my Community, I am a Youth advocate and Health educator for young people and the elderly for our Christian Church community and Village at Vaivase-tai, Samoa. I have dedicated my services by providing Home Care visits to the diabetic out-patients including the general public for their wound management and dressings when they do not have the means of travelling to the main hospital. In addition, I am currently and actively involved in promoting women's health and empowerment through the Young Women Christian Association (YMCA) based in Samoa.
Languages
Samoan
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Midwife
Tupua Tamasese Meaole Hospital
12.2023 - Current
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Tupua Tamasese Meaole Hospital
01.2020 - Current
Register Nurse
Tupua Tamasese Meaole Hospital
12.2017 - Current
Wound Care Specialist
Tupua Tamasese Meaole Hospital
04.2013 - Current
Enrolled Nurse
Tupua Tamasese Meaole Hospital
12.2012 - Current
Post Graduate Diploma - Midwifery
National University of Samoa
Diploma of Counselling - Counselling
Australia Pacific Training Coalition (TAFE Qld)
Certificate of Completion - Basic For Nurses-Preparedness For COVID-19
Massey University of New Zealand
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
National University of Samoa
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
National University of Samoa
High School Diploma -
Robert Louis Stevenson High School
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