Aiza Talalotu
South Chesterfield
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Johnston Willis Hospital
02.2021 - Current
- Assisted with patient assessments and monitored vital signs to ensure safety and comfort.
- Provided direct patient care, administering medications per established protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- As Charge nurse, Mentor, and Preceptor on my unit I mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Managed caseload of six patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Effectively managed acute pain symptoms by administering medications as prescribed while monitoring for potential side effects.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Johnston Willis Hospital
08.2019 - 02.2021
- Provided compassionate care to patients, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with medical procedures, enhancing workflow efficiency and patient outcomes.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Certified Nurses Assistant
Village Health Care Center
06.2008 - 06.2014
- Provided compassionate care to patients, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient monitoring, reporting changes in condition promptly.
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting vital signs and care provided consistently.
- Continuously updated knowledge of best practices in CNA procedures through ongoing education courses, ensuring exceptional levels of care.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Advocated for patients' needs, effectively communicating concerns to healthcare professionals.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT08-2024
Associate of Applied Science -
Bryant Stratton College
Richmond, VA01-2021
High School Diploma -
Superior High School
Superior, Montana06-2006
Skills
- Pre-and Post-operative care
- Compassionate care
- Clinical judgment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication and IV administration
- Critical thinking
- Delegation and motivation
- Decision-making
- Charge Nurse, Mentor, Preceptor
- Intake and discharge
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Johnston Willis Hospital
02.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Johnston Willis Hospital
08.2019 - 02.2021
Certified Nurses Assistant
Village Health Care Center
06.2008 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Science -
Bryant Stratton College
High School Diploma -
Superior High School
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