VULALIMA EVIVI VUNIWAI
Narrandera,NSW
Summary
I am an internationally qualified Registered Nurse with 16 years of nursing experience, including 12 years in a rural hospital as a medical-surgical and general nurse. And 3 years as a primary health nurse posted in remote nursing stations, and 1 year as a specialized eye care nurse in Fiji.
I am keen to apply for the Registered Nurse position at Narrandera Hospital under the Murrumbidgee Local Health District NSW. I am motivated and eager to learn, enhance, and expand my professional knowledge and skills as a nurse, and I am adaptable to new environments.I am energetic and goal-driven. Utilizing my goal-driven skills, i achieved my goal as an internationally qualified nurse to complete the Observational Based Assessment by AHPRA to transition to Australian registered Nurse. At the same time, i completed a Graduate Diploma of Dementia Care at the University Of Tasmania while I worked full time in the role of Assistant In Nursing at an aged care facility, and drugs and alcohol recovery centre.
As an internationally qualified nurse, I value diversity in culture and I am committed to modelling behaviors consistent with the Murrumbidgee Local Health District's values to respect promote, and protect human rights especially those of the vulnerable people under my care. I promote and highly encourage adherence to the code of ethics in nursing practice, policies, and regulations. As a nurse based out in rural areas, i ensured policies were maintained with cold chains for vaccines and proper inventories of properties under my care as a remote nurse. As a nurse working in rural and remote islands, i had to be a critical thinker in emergencies at any time of the day or night when a phone network was not available to manage and stabilize patients before a doctor could be contacted. During my employment as a nurse, I ensured that the nursing care provided was within my scope of practice to safeguard my work and promote the achievement of the goals of positive patient treatment outcomes. I have good written and verbal communication skills, and i utilized these skills to ensure timely referral of patients in critical conditions from remote nursing stations where i practiced to base hospitals for further medical treatments, thus achieving positive clinical outcomes and consumer experience.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant In Nursing
Calvary Recovery Drugs And Alcohol Center
02.2024 - Current
- Closely monitor clients with alcohol withdrawal for potential signs and symptoms of seizures and delirium tremens and promptly alert RNs for any signs of behavioral changes and deterioration.
- Monitor clients to ensure rehabilitation programs are followed and document accordingly.
- Provided encouragement and safe space for emotional and mental support for clients with anxiety and depression.
- Used effective communication skills when interacting with diverse populations within healthcare settings.
- Managed time efficiently while prioritizing tasks according to urgency and importance for optimal patient outcomes.
- Worked alongside registered nurses to check vitals and tend to patient needs.
- Answered phone- and Internet-based correspondences to address inquiries.
- Provided informational resources to patients and families regarding treatments, guidelines and plans.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health records.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs, and answering calls.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments, and progress with goals.
Care Service Employee
RSL LifeCare
11.2020 - 01.2024
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and assistance in daily living activities.
- Improved patient satisfaction by efficiently responding to call lights and addressing individual needs.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring and reporting changes in health status to nursing staff.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized environment, reducing the risk of infection for patients.
- Conducted accurate vital sign measurements for timely identification of potential health issues.
- Facilitated safe transfers and ambulation, promoting increased mobility among residents.
- Delivered high-quality personal care, including bathing, grooming, and dressing, fostering a sense of dignity for each patient.
- Contributed to efficient medication administration by accurately recording intake information under nurse supervision.
- Aided in mealtime experiences that encouraged healthy eating habits while adhering to dietary restrictions.
- Maintained thorough documentation of patient care tasks and progress towards treatment goals.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities, staying up-to-date on best practices within the nursing assistant field.
- Provided companionship during recreational activities, enhancing social engagement for residents within the facility.
- Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning of bedridden patients, preserving skin integrity.
- Used effective communication skills when interacting with diverse populations within the healthcare setting.
- Managed time efficiently while prioritizing tasks according to urgency and importance for optimal patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated respect for patients'' privacy and confidentiality by discreetly handling sensitive information and following facility guidelines.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Registered Nurse
Ministry Of Health And Medical Services
04.2003 - 08.2019
- Thoroughly provide nursing assessment of patients presenting signs and symptoms, monitoring vitals signs and provide nursing care and treatment accordingly upon admission.
- Effectively diagnose conditions according to nursing assessments.
- Prioritise and plan nnursing care, treatment, management and provide patient education.
- Provide efficient, timely and effective nursing intervention and ensuring proper documentation and patient care is communicated to relevant interdisciplinary team as needed.
- Evaluate patient response to treatments and interventions and adjust care and treatment as according to agreed care plan with physician and interdisciplinary team.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- 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.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with department of health laws and prevent information breaches.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
Education
Graduate Diploma in Dementia Care
University of Tasmania
Australia08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Nursing Science (Post Registration)
Sangam College of Nursing And Health Education
Fiji05.2019
Post Graduate Certificate in Diabetic Retinopathy Eyecare - Diabetic Retinopathy Eye Care
Pacific Eye Institute.
Suva, Suva12.2013
Post Graduate Diploma in Community Eye Care - Eye Care
Pacific Eye Institute
Suva, Suva12.2010
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Fiji School of Nursing
Suva, Suva04.2003
Skills
- Focused Nursing
- Vital signs assesment
- Risk Assessment
- Pain Assessment
- Communication - Handover and Documentation
- Blood Transfusion
- Intravenous Fluid Administration
- Medication Administrations
- Aseptic Non Touch Technique
- Basic Life Support
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
Fiji Nursing Council Registered Nurse (3974) Expire Jan 2025
Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (IQNM 939485) IN PROCESS
Timeline
Assistant In Nursing
Calvary Recovery Drugs And Alcohol Center
02.2024 - Current
Care Service Employee
RSL LifeCare
11.2020 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse
Ministry Of Health And Medical Services
04.2003 - 08.2019
Graduate Diploma in Dementia Care
University of Tasmania
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Nursing Science (Post Registration)
Sangam College of Nursing And Health Education
Post Graduate Certificate in Diabetic Retinopathy Eyecare - Diabetic Retinopathy Eye Care
Pacific Eye Institute.
Post Graduate Diploma in Community Eye Care - Eye Care
Pacific Eye Institute
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Fiji School of Nursing
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