Wainuiomata Suisala

• I initially worked here as a scrub scout nurse during covid 2021, but was asked by NUM if I could assist and work on the wards as they were desperate for RNs at the time
• I worked here from October 2021 to December 2021, and was asked by NUM if i wanted to come back for a few months. From Feb 2023 to June 2023
• Nurse in charge for 22 bed rehab ward, working shift work am, pm and nights
• Oversee double checking of class A drugs
• part of multidisciplinary team which consists of doctors, physio, occupational therapists, social workers, dieticians, speech therapies, drug and alcohol nurses to plan discharge on patients, recovery and next planning
• Covering staff when in need
• attending interviews with NUM for new staff
• 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.
• 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.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• 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.
• insertion of indwelling catheters (females)
• deescalating patients who are detoxing from alcohol and drugs

- Working for HCA agency in Brisbane, I worked as a scrub scout at various hospital - Ipswich, Brisbane Private Hospital, Brisbane West Private, Greenslopes Private, Mater Hospital, Wesley Private hospital.

- In between my contracts I would come to Brisbane stay with family and worked blocked shifts at these hospitals as a scrub scout.

- I worked in Mackay for 1 month as a scrub scout nurse. Similar cases to previous work places.

- Worked shift work, am, pm, and nights. Also oncall and picked up shifts.

- adapted quickly to routine to surgeons and environments.

• Worked shift work, am, pm and night shifts
• Contracted for 3 months as a scrub scout registered nurse
• assisted surgeons in set up of surgical cases ie general , ortho, ent, plastics, gynae, obstetrics,
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• This was a contract through agency, I stayed in the provided accommodations.
• I worked as a scrub nurse also a scout nurse, 10 hour shifts

• Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures reduce concerns and provide comfortable and successful experiences.
• Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
• Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
• Administered medications as prescribed and checked for any contradictions or any potential complications that nursing staff needed to be aware of.
• Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
• Prepared OR by ensuring it met asepsis standards, as well as setting out, organizing and counting all tools and equipment necessary for each procedure.
• Verified patient information to make licensed staff aware of relevant health factors.
• Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to assess, plan and implement patient care plans.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Duties as an anaesthetic nurse, circulating nurse and scrub nurse in theatres for general, obstetrics, gynae and vascular cases
• Worked morning afternoon and night shifts, willing to pick up shifts on days off
• Worked in elective and acutes theatres

• Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
• Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
• Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
• Provided safe environment for vulnerable children
• Work in correlation with Oranga Tamariki, staying with children in motels from 3 days to 2 months
• Working with corrections to enable childs safety
• Looked after children ages 8 years to 17 years old.

• Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating and drinking and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
• Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
• Supervised patients on commodes, in toilets and bathrooms and assisted patients with hygiene needs.
• Adhered to patient dietary needs, including special diets and supplementary drinks under direction of nursing staff.
• Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
• Cared for dying patients and prepared deceased for transfer to mortuary.
• Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
• Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
• Aided patients with walking and limb exercises to improve strength and balance.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
• Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.

Same duties as above