Senimili Lomani Vakalutuivua Ilibau
Nadera
Summary
Graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree of Nursing Sciences from the Fiji National University under the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences in 2018. I am a quick and diligent, organized and determined worker. Also a good team player with excellent literacy, numerical, communication and simple Microsoft skills. Completed my Internship in Colonial War Memorial Hospital, in which I have been rotated to all departments within the hospital as well as Public Health Nursing. Upon completion of internship, I joined the Burns Unit team as a permanent staff. In the five years spent here, I have gained much knowledge and experience while learning as much as I can from senior nurses and team doctors in caring for and attending to burn patients, both pediatric and adults.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Burns Unit, CWM Hospital
Suva, Fiji Islands
11.2020 - Current
- Delivered high-quality patient care for burn victims with complex needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient treatment plans.
- Implemented pain management protocols to enhance patient comfort and recovery.
- Educated patients and families on wound care and post-discharge instructions.
- Utilized electronic health records for accurate documentation of patient progress.
- Developed specialized nursing interventions tailored to individual patient conditions.
- Monitored vital signs and coordinated emergency response during critical situations.
- Mentored junior nurses in best practices for burn unit care delivery.
- Utilized 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.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- 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.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Nursing Intern
Ministry of Health and Medical Services, Fiji.
Suva, Fiji
04.2019 - 11.2020
- Gained comprehensive exposure to all hospital units and wards during internship at Colonial War Memorial Hospital.
- Adult and Pediatric Emergency Departments
- Adult and Pediatric Intensive Care Units (ICU, PICU, NICU)
- Medical and Surgical Wards
- Children’s Hospital Outpatient Department
- Children’s Ward
- Maternity Unit (Ante-Natal Clinic, Ante-Natal Ward, Labour Ward, Post-Natal Ward, Maternal ICU and Lancaster Ward.
- Public Health Nursing (Suva Health Centre, Suva, Fiji Islands)
- Assisted nursing staff in patient care and documentation processes.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient treatment plans.
- Educated patients on medication management and health maintenance strategies.
- Supported clinical procedures by preparing necessary equipment and supplies.
- Engaged in continuous learning through training sessions and workshops.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing emotional support and addressing concerns.
- Contributed to infection control efforts by adhering to sanitation protocols.
- Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Promoted teamwork among healthcare professionals through open communication channels that fostered collaborative problemsolving.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing comprehensive report-outs for incoming nurses about each patient''s status.
- Performed lifesaving interventions during critical situations, including CPR administration and rapid response team activation.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to guide clinical decision-making when providing patient care.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, resulting in more effective nursing care practices within the unit.
- Streamlined workflow processes by effectively prioritizing tasks based on urgency levels of patients'' conditions.
- Assisted in the management of complex wounds, promoting faster healing and preventing infections.
- Developed strong rapport with patients by actively listening to their concerns and addressing their needs promptly.
- Demonstrated excellent time-management skills while balancing multiple patients with diverse needs.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by consistently demonstrating professionalism, empathy, and adaptability.
- Enhanced communication with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided compassionate care for patients during end-of-life stages, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Prevented medical errors through diligent charting and accurate documentation of patient records.
- Advocated for patients'' rights by maintaining confidentiality and privacy during all aspects of care provision.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
- Practiced patient care by taking vital signs and providing wound care for patients.
- Monitored and documented patient intake and output levels and reported concerns to care team.
- Handled specimen collection and prepared for transport to facilitate laboratory testing.
- Prepared and administered medications in accordance with established protocols.
- Checked patient status to report signs and symptoms of adverse reactions to medication.
- 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.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Fiji National University – College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences
Tamavua Campus12.2018
Certificate -
Suva Muslim College
Suva, Fiji Islands 11.2009
School Leaving Certificate -
Gau Secondary School
Gau,Fiji Islands. 11.2007
Junior Certificate -
Gau Secondary School
Gau, Fiji Islands. 08.2005
Certificate -
Waitoga Village School
Nairai, Fiji Islands 08.2003
Skills
- Team Player – able to work as a team, can work under pressure
- Able to work without supervision during shift and on-call duties
- Able to manage time, resources efficiently and effectively
- Able to adapt to changes and work longer hours if the need arises
- Patient and service focused
- Fast learner
- Language Skills -Able to speak fluent English and I-Taukei languages
- Computer Skills – -Well versed with Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Power Point
- Interactive Skills - Friendly
- - Good Team Player
- - Enjoy helping others
- - Easily gets along with others
- Communication Skills -Ability to speak and also listen to -Pleasant speaking tone
- - Able to speak in public
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Patient management
- Care plan development
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient evaluation
- Licensed RN
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Critical care
- Tracheostomy care
- Patient discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- Performing ekgs
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Emergency response
- Maintaining privacy
- Chart updating
- Relationship building
- Vaccine administration
- Insulin medication assistance
- Diabetes management
- Supply restocking
- Software use
- Feeding assistance
- Seizure management
- FLUENT IN LANGUAGE
- Removing sutures
- Mobility assistance
- Oxygen saturation standards
- ADL assistance
- Procedure preparations
- Personal care needs
- Patient relations
- Chest pain management
- Emergency procedures
- Administering immunizations
- Cardiac care
- Acute care expertise
- Geriatric nursing
References
Mereia, Seru, Team Leader, meme9476@yahoo.co.nz, +679 9265794, Burns Unit, CWMH, Fiji Islands, Fiji Islands
Hobbies and Interests
Socializing, Listening to Music, Family time, Reading, Playing Sports, Cooking
Training
- 2016 First Aid Basic Life Support
- 2019 Weight Management Symposium
- IV Cannulation
- IMCI Refresher Course
- Community Health Worker Training in Diabetic Retinopathy Awareness & Profiling
- 2019 EMNOC training done by the Obstetrics and Gynecology Team.
- Basic Life Support Refresher
- Basics for Nurse – ICU
- Burns Nursing Course
- Continuous Nursing Education (Weekly)
- 2020 Wound Management EMSB Webinar – Interplast
- Burns Symposium
- CWMH Nursing Conference
- Burns Nursing Care
- Emergency Management of Severe Burns Webinar Series – Interplast
- 2021 Tracheostomy Tube Care
- Pain Management
- RHD & ARF Nurses Training
- Donning and Doffing of PPEs – ANZMAT
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- 2022 Acute Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- CRO & Hand Hygiene
- August 2023- Self-care and Burnout Management.
- Gender Base Violence
- Stress Management.
- 26/11/2023- Attended the Emergency Management in Severe Burns Training, conducted by the Interplast Australia and New Zealand Team.
- 28/06/2024- Attended the Burns Symposium
- 16-18/10/2024- Attended the Interplast Nurse Education Workshop conducted by the Interplast Australia and New Zealand Team.
PRESENTATION
- 06/11/2023- Conducted presentation on “Burns Management in CWMH “,to the US NAVYSEAL that were on tour in the country.
- 07/06/2024- Conducted Outreach, together with the Fiji Burns Unit Team on Burns Management , to Navua Subdivisional Hospital, Nadi Subdivisional Hospital and Nadi Subdivisional Hospital.
- 14/06/2024- Presented on Burns Management, during Outreach to Korovou Subdivisional Hospital.
- 11/06/2025 to 13/06/2025- Conducted Burns Unit Outreach to the some of the Western Division Hospitals including Sigatoka Hospital, Nadi Hospital, Ba Aspen Hospital, Tavua Hospital and Rakiraki Hospital.
INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- 2024: - Foundation in Cultural Competency (2023) , Ministry of Health New Zealand
- - Module 1-Nga Paerewa Te Tiriti eLearning, Ministry of Health New Zealand.
- 06/05/2025: Attained New Zealand Nursing Registration
- 13/06/2026: Attained APHRA
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Burns Unit, CWM Hospital
11.2020 - Current
Nursing Intern
Ministry of Health and Medical Services, Fiji.
04.2019 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Fiji National University – College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences
Certificate -
Suva Muslim College
School Leaving Certificate -
Gau Secondary School
Junior Certificate -
Gau Secondary School
Certificate -
Waitoga Village School