Senikau Taraivosa
Kadavu,Fiji
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with extensive expertise in intravenous therapy, pain management, and advanced life support. Demonstrates proficiency in geriatric and paediatric nursing, with a strong focus on patient care and advocacy. Skilled in coaching new staff members and leading nursing teams, ensuring high standards of care through effective time management and organisation. Committed to healthcare equality and patient confidentiality, with a proven track record in disease management programmes and community healthcare provision. Career goals include advancing palliative care practices and enhancing health education delivery within diverse communities.
Compassionate and dedicated, with solid foundation in patient care and community health services. Demonstrates strong communication and problem-solving skills, combined with ability to work autonomously and collaboratively. Committed to improving patient outcomes and delivering high-quality care Nursing role.
Compassionate and dedicated, with solid foundation in patient care and community health services. Demonstrates strong communication and problem-solving skills, combined with ability to work autonomously and collaboratively. Committed to improving patient outcomes and delivering high-quality care Nursing role.
Overview
9
9
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work history
District Nurse
Ministry of Health and Medical Services
Soso Nursing Station, Soso, Naceva, Kdavu, Fiji
2021.09 - Current
District Nurse
Ministry of Health and Medical Services
Ravitaki Nursing Station, Ravitaki, Kadavu, Fiji
2017.02 - 2021.09
Registered nurse
Ministry of Health & Medical Services
CWM Hospital, Suva, Fiji
2014.09 - 2017.02
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Collaborated effectively with other healthcare professionals in complex case management meetings; optimised holistic approach towards patient wellness.
- Educated patients on disease management, facilitated self-care.
- Recorded patient data for accurate medical records.
- Conducted initial patient assessments upon admission; identified health needs and concerns swiftly.
- Championed mental health awareness amongst colleagues; broke down stigma attached to psychiatric illnesses in clinical setting.
- Implemented individualised care plans; tailored interventions to unique patient situations and expectations.
- Provided comprehensive patient care, bolstered recovery.
- Liaised with multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, eased distressing experience for families and patients alike.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
- Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
- Provided palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.
- Skilfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.
- Facilitated communication between patients' families and doctors; fostered trust and transparency in care process.
- Provided in-depth education on disease prevention and intervention.
- Enhanced care delivery by monitoring trends and suggesting process improvements.
- Managed wound dressing changes, promoted healing.
- Assisted doctors during examinations and procedures, enhanced efficiency.
- Administered medication for symptom management.
- Monitored vital signs, ensured stability.
- Participated actively in continuous professional development activities; stayed abreast of latest advancements in healthcare industry.
- Responded quickly to emergencies, safeguarded patient well-being.
- Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly within appropriate procedures.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Assisted doctors and nursing staff during patient examinations and procedures.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritised treatment and maintained patient flow.
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
- Monitored, assessed and recorded patient condition and coordinated patient discharge planning.
- Used strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Took vital signs and provided wound care under doctor's supervision.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
- Dispensed medications and administered pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions via IVs, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as well as orally or rectally.
- Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
- Performed all tasks with patient-centred focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Applied wound management protocols and procedures to facilitate patient recovery goals.
- Ensured safe, legal medicines handling and substance control in line with Medicines Act.
Education
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Fiji National University
Suva, Central 2010.01 - 2019.04
Bachelor in Nursing - Nursing
Fiji National University
Fiji 2019.04 -
Skills
- Professional conduct upholding
- Intravenous therapy expertise
- Pain management specialist
- Wound dressing proficiency
- Advanced life support
- Cardiac life support qualified
- Geriatric nursing
- Care planning proficiency
- Palliative care knowledge
- Respiratory care aptitude
- Coaching new staff members
- Patient-Focused listening
- Adapting to changing situations
- Prioritising patient needs
- Therapeutic techniques understanding
- Palliative approach to care
- Medication administration oversight
- Time management expertise
- Advanced cpr trained
- Patient care
- Medication Administration
- Public speaking
- Catheterisation
- Patient monitoring
- Supply Management
- Prenatal care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Medical clinical procedures comprehension
- Committed to paediatric nursing
- Diabetes, Hospice and Stroke Patient Care
- Sterilisation techniques mastery
- Home visits
- Organisation and planning
- Infectious disease control
- Updating computer records
- Stitches removal
- Preparing for procedures
- Triaging
- IV drug therapy management
- Direct patient care
- Patient advocacy
- Diabetes treatment expert
- Disease management programmes
- Healthcare equality advocate
- Patient confidentiality adherence
- Coordination and organization
- Immunisation administration
- Paediatric nursing knowledge
- Emergency response preparedness
- Time-Management in home visits
- Community healthcare provision
- Health education delivery
- Critical thinking in nursing
- Domiciliary visits handling
- Palliative Care
Languages
English
Intermediate
Fiji
Intermediate
Affiliations
- love Fishing, read books and watching movies
Accomplishments
Received the BEST PREVENTION AWARD and PREVENTION CHAMPION AWARD in my Subdivision in the Year 2024
Received HYGIENE AWARD in 2026
Timeline
District Nurse
Ministry of Health and Medical Services
2021.09 - Current
Bachelor in Nursing - Nursing
Fiji National University
2019.04 -
District Nurse
Ministry of Health and Medical Services
2017.02 - 2021.09
Registered nurse
Ministry of Health & Medical Services
2014.09 - 2017.02
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Fiji National University
2010.01 - 2019.04