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Temalesi Vokitilakeba Yee

Temalesi Vokitilakeba Yee

Dubbo,NSW

Summary

Dynamic Senior Nurse with extensive experience at the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, excelling in critical thinking and compassionate care. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through effective pre-and post-operative care and quality improvement initiatives. Strong advocate for patient rights, fostering collaboration within multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic treatment.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Medical Surgical Nurse

Ministry Of Health And Medical Services
02.2022 - Current
  • Demonstrated excellent critical thinking skills during emergent situations, collaborating with team members to deliver timely interventions and stabilize patients.
  • Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
  • Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
  • Improved patient outcomes by accurately assessing, diagnosing, and treating medical-surgical patients.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviours to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene to enhance patients well being
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
  • Assessed patient status during procedures to communicate abnormalities to physicians.
  • Reduced hospital readmission rates through thorough discharge planning and patient education.
  • Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
  • Mentored new nursing staff by sharing clinical expertise, fostering professional growth within the unit.
  • Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
  • Managed caseload of 4-6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
  • Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.

Senior Mental Health Nurse

Ministry Of Health And Medical Services
01.2011 - 02.2022
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, seminars, conferences related to mental health nursing best practices.
  • Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, treatments, coping strategies, and available resources.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication essential for effective treatment plans.
  • Advocated for patient rights and maintained a safe, therapeutic environment conducive to healing and recovery.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create holistic and integrated mental health care for patients.
  • Conducted crisis interventions and de-escalation techniques to ensure patient safety during high-risk situations.
  • Enhanced quality of care for patients through continuous assessment, monitoring, and adjustment of treatment plans.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions addressing various topics such as stress management, emotion regulation, interpersonal relationships, and relapse prevention.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, treatment plans, and medical histories in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Assisted in the development of mental health policies and procedures for the nursing department, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviours and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Facilitated community visits and mental health education to families and communities
  • Facilitated mental health clinics nationally with local and visiting medical practtioners
  • facilitated infection control and risk management survey and report to relevant authorities

Community Health Nurse

Ministry Of Health And Medical Services
06.2000 - 01.2011
  • Participated in community outreach events promoting public health resources and services available to local residents.
  • Enhanced community health through delivering educational presentations on disease prevention, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles.
  • Collaborated with other health-focused organizations and agencies to promote community health.
  • Conducted home visits for at-risk patients, providing necessary medical care and support for improved wellbeing.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development and training opportunities to stay abreast of best practices and emerging trends in community health nursing.
  • Conducted assessments of social determinants of health impacting patient wellbeing and factored these into holistic care approaches designed around each individual''s unique circumstances.
  • Facilitated medication management and monitored for side effects in collaboration with provider.
  • Established strong partnerships with local organizations supporting community health initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
  • Initiated emergency resuscitative measures according to resuscitation and advanced life support protocols and directives.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Conduct child health clinics and immunisation from birth until school age children.
  • conduct ante natal clinics and delivering labouring mothers

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Fiji National University
Tamavua,Suva, Fiji
12-2015

Skills

  • Central line management
  • Pre-and Post-operative care
  • Basic life support
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Compassionate care
  • Healthcare ethics
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Multitasking
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Documentation
  • Quality improvement
  • Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
  • Infection control

Languages

English
Full Professional
Fiji
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Senior Medical Surgical Nurse

Ministry Of Health And Medical Services
02.2022 - Current

Senior Mental Health Nurse

Ministry Of Health And Medical Services
01.2011 - 02.2022

Community Health Nurse

Ministry Of Health And Medical Services
06.2000 - 01.2011

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Fiji National University

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