Selai Virikoro
Nasinu,Caubati
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse
Ministry of Health
01.2018 - Current
- Registered Nurse:
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Participated in staff meetings and continuing education programs to stay current on best practices and maintain licensure requirements.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Emergency Room Registered Nurse
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the emergency department, contributing ideas for process enhancements based on clinical experiences and patient feedback.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Provided life-saving interventions during critical situations, such as administering CPR, managing airways, and stabilizing patients for transport.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Implemented medication IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Coordinated appropriate use of resources, such as equipment and supplies, to ensure availability when needed.
- Registered Nurse Shift Supervisor
- Increased patient satisfaction scores through active listening, empathy, and timely resolution of concerns or complaints.
- Streamlined patient flow by effectively managing the nurse scheduling process and shift rotations.
- Promoted a safe work environment by consistently adhering to infection control protocols and guidelines.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Streamlined nursing operations for increased efficiency by optimizing staff scheduling and resource allocation.
- Family Planning Coordinator
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate support during consultations and follow-up appointments.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to develop tailored care plans for patients seeking family planning services.
- Advised clients on a wide range of contraceptive methods available based on individual needs and preferences, fostering informed decisionmaking.
- Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Coordinated, monitored, assigned, and documented patient and clinical care activities.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through regular data analysis and reporting, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
- Facilitated community health fairs to increase awareness and access to preventive care services, strengthening community relations.
- Developed partnerships with local healthcare providers to ensure continuum of care for patients, enhancing community health integration.
- Implemented patient tracking system to monitor treatment progress, facilitating timely adjustments to care plans.
Eye Theatre Nurse
Pacific Eye Institute
09.2015 - 12.2017
- Work with ophthalmologists to assess patients' eyes, perform vision tests, and provide pre- and post-operative care.
- Preparing patients
- Ensuring patients are comfortable, mentally prepared, and have been assessed for their needs
- Preparing the operating room
- Ensuring the operating room is clean and tidy, and that all necessary instruments are ready
- Assisting in surgery
- Scrubbing in for surgical procedures, such as cataracts, glaucoma, and corneal procedures
- Communicating
- Communicating with patients, their families, surgeons, and other team members
- Documenting
- Recording clinical notes and ensuring all documentation is accurate and complete
- Providing information
- Providing patients with pre- and post-operative information, and answering any clinical queries
- Planning and evaluating
- Planning, implementing, and evaluating the running of operating lists
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Republic of Nauru Hospital
08.2010 - 08.2015
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Mentored junior nurses in clinical decision-making skills, fostering their professional growth and development.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts in liaison with Director of Nursing.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
Registered Nurse
Ministry of Health
01.2000 - 07.2010
- Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Participated in continuous education programs to stay updated with latest in emergency nursing practices.
- Surgical Registered Nurse
- Communicated medical information and discharge instructions to patients and families to reduce return visits.
- Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information and providing frequent updates on patient progress.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork within the surgical unit, collaborating closely with fellow nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Reduced post-operative complications through thorough assessments and timely interventions during the perioperative process.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse Intern
Ministry of Health
07.1999 - 12.1999
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while balancing multiple responsibilities such as direct patient care, charting, and collaborating with healthcare team members.
- Ensured adherence to infection control protocols, maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients and staff members.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Practiced patient care by taking vital signs and providing wound care for patients.
- Handled specimen collection and prepared for transport to facilitate laboratory testing.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Prepared and administered medications in accordance with established protocols.
- Supported nursing staff during emergency situations, contributing to timely and effective patient care.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Education
Nursing
Fiji School of Nursing
Tamavua, Suva, Fiji06-1999
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Education
- Clinical judgment
- Patient Management
- Family Education
- Healthcare ethics
- Surgical care
- Emergency Care
- Taking vitals
- Wound Care
Languages
Fijian
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Nurse
Ministry of Health
01.2018 - Current
Eye Theatre Nurse
Pacific Eye Institute
09.2015 - 12.2017
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Republic of Nauru Hospital
08.2010 - 08.2015
Registered Nurse
Ministry of Health
01.2000 - 07.2010
Registered Nurse Intern
Ministry of Health
07.1999 - 12.1999
Nursing
Fiji School of Nursing
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