Tuileisusetupeaseve Alatimu
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with over 14 years of experience across acute care, aged care, community, and public health. Born and raised in New Zealand and proud mother of three, I bring a deeply personal connection to my work — grounded in family, faith, and cultural identity. I thrive in dynamic environments, adapt well to change, and consistently promote equity, integrity, and clinical excellence in every setting. In my spare time, I enjoy CrossFit, attending church, listening to music, and spending quality time with my family.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistance Manager Care Services
Summitcare
02.2024 - Current
- Provide clinical and operational leadership across two residential care homes, supporting quality improvement, compliance, and team development.
- Currently serve as Clinical Lead for a dementia-specific community, driving excellence in dementia care planning, restrictive practices, and behaviour support strategies.
- Passionate advocate for safe and appropriate restrictive practice, ensuring behaviour support plans align with resident rights, safety, and evidence-based care.
- Knowledge of the new Aged Care Strengthened Standards, with implementation support and staff education across sites.
- Lead the management of clinical indicators, including falls, infections, wounds, nutrition/hydration, and complex care needs. Identify and escalate clinical risks, ensuring timely interventions and coordinated response from multidisciplinary teams.
- Deliver staff education and clinical competency training, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and growth.
- Mentor Registered Nurses, providing clinical advice and support in managing acute deterioration, behavioural challenges, and regulatory compliance.
- Step in to assist across multiple facilities and leading teams through change with confidence and compassion.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, audits, and service planning in alignment with organisational goals and resident-centred care.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced resident satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Educated and evaluated clinical and support staff regarding care quality management regulations and standards of care.
- Developed individualised care plans to promote person-centred care goals and enhance overall wellbeing.
- Promote a culture of safety within the organisation by adhering to regulatory standards and participating in risk management activities.
- Work in interdisciplinary collaboration for optimal resident care through regular team meetings and case conferences.
- Delegate tasks to staff members, monitored completion of all duties and provided support to enhance performance.
- Promoted high morale and staff retention through dynamic communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of positive work environment.
- Identified opportunities to improve clinical practices, devised strategies and implemented plans to increase patient care standards and enhance operational procedures.
Registered Nurse/Disability Advocate
Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand (Wellington/Kenepuru Hospital)
06.2020 - 01.2024
- Utilised critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Coordinate and manage specialist clinics (Vascular, Colorectal, Breast, Neurosurgery, Cardiothoracic).
- Act as Breast Referrals Coordinator within the breast team.
- Deliver wound assessments and care plans, including complex VAC therapy cases.
- Represent the department as a Disability Champion supporting inclusive service delivery.
- Precept and mentor student nurses and newly hired staff.
- Provide cultural and language support for Samoan-speaking patients.
- Demonstrate adaptability within a dynamic outpatient environment.
Clinical Lead Nurse
Ministry of Health
04.2020 - 06.2020
- Led contact tracing teams during New Zealand's national COVID-19 response.
- Developed training materials and delivered education to contact tracers.
- Contributed to workforce planning and remote work readiness.
- Supported a culturally safe and agile response model during rapid changes.
Clinical Care Manager
Bupa Care Services
07.2014 - 02.2020
- Led clinical care planning and complex health assessments for aged care residents.
- Mentored RNs in managing chronic and palliative care needs.
- Acted as ACFI Champion, maximizing aged care funding through strategic submissions.
- Managed GP and allied health collaboration for high-quality multidisciplinary care.
- Conducted audits, staff appraisals, recruitment, and incident investigations.
- Oversaw medication safety, stock control, and clinical compliance.
- Part of collective working team successfully led the home through two Accreditation cycles.
Practice Nurse
Pacific Health Services
07.2012 - 12.2013
Registered Nurse (New Graduate)
Capital & Coast District Health Board
08.2010 - 07.2012
Education
Nurse Entry To Practice (New Graduate Program) -
Capital & Coast District Board
01-2012
Bachelor of Nursing (Pacific) - Nursing
Whitireia Polytechnic
Porirua New Zealand03-2010
Managing Psychosocial Hazards At Work -
Summitcare
06-2025
Skills
- Clinical leadership & Coordination
- Analysis & Problem-Solving Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal, Oral & Written Communication
- Collaborative Teamwork & Relationship Building
- Adaptability to change
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Cultural Awareness
- Staff Training, Preceptorship & Mentoring
- Quality Improvement & Accreditation
- Native Samoan speaker
Languages
Samoan
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistance Manager Care Services
Summitcare
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse/Disability Advocate
Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand (Wellington/Kenepuru Hospital)
06.2020 - 01.2024
Clinical Lead Nurse
Ministry of Health
04.2020 - 06.2020
Clinical Care Manager
Bupa Care Services
07.2014 - 02.2020
Practice Nurse
Pacific Health Services
07.2012 - 12.2013
Registered Nurse (New Graduate)
Capital & Coast District Health Board
08.2010 - 07.2012
Nurse Entry To Practice (New Graduate Program) -
Capital & Coast District Board
Bachelor of Nursing (Pacific) - Nursing
Whitireia Polytechnic
Managing Psychosocial Hazards At Work -
Summitcare
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