Tuisalalo Logavatu
Cupertino,CA
Summary
With a rich background in nursing across various settings, including Aspen Medical Services and Nauru Public Health, I excel in cross-cultural environments and demonstrate exceptional communication skills. My expertise in community and psychiatric nursing, combined with a strong initiative, has significantly improved patient care and outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Operative Theatre Nurse
Aspen Medical Services
Ba, Fiji
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Employed as a Operative Theatre Nurse at Aspen medical Services, Ba
- My roles include assisting surgeons in surgeries by handling instruments and maintain a sterile environment
- Monitoring patient vital signs pre and post operation in the recovery room and also implementing and documenting nursing care plan of care
Public Health Nurse
Nauru Public Health
Nauru Island, Nauru
04.2021 - 04.2024
- Employed as a registered nurse in Nauru Island, I was part of the COVID team whereby I’m quarantined with the passengers, perform swabbing, fever screening and providing nursing care to the medical/surgical cases in quarantine
- I am part of the Covid vaccination team, going house to house or in the community
- After vaccination, I was deployed as a RHD nurse then later as a dialysis nurse from August 2021 to November, 2021
- Currently based as a Zone nurse, providing nursing care such as change of dressing, administering medications, replenishing medications and conduct clinics to elderly clients, defaulters, maternal child health
- I also provide nursing duties as a standby nurse to sporting events in the island
Community Psychiatric Nurse
Saint Giles Hospital
Fiji, Fiji
03.2019 - 04.2021
- Registered Nurse, St Giles Hospital Providing care for mentally illness Client
- As a case manager, I Performed home visits to the schedule clients every week, 2 weekly or 4 weekly as scheduled
- I have a case load of 32 patients currently in the Greater Suva zone, to which I perform case management of this cases in the community
- I perform triage, record findings in patient’s master files, assess risk of clients and refer to treating physician when required
- I also administer medications to the clients who are case managed and do not come to hospital for reviews
- I conduct MSEs on client, assess their social support and facilitate if client requires social welfare assistance
- I also provide psychoeducation to the case managed client and their family on insight therapy, need for adherence to medications and clinic reviews
- I also update my caseload book and prepare for visits by ordering and prescribing medications from pharmacy and the doctors
- I also conduct outreach clinics with the AMS in the health centers as well as prison clinic as scheduled
- I ensure that report book is updated daily after home visiting and verbal reports given to my supervisor
- I also provide homes assessment and case review reports to the treating team
- I also facilitate patient drop offs to their respective homes or drop offs to western division when scheduled
- I also network with other stakeholders such as social welfare officers, police officers and zone nurses in terms of patient care
- I have documented client reports after home visiting clearly in their master files for recommendation of care
- I have done awareness on mental health to senior citizen’s home as requested by their team and reports provided to AMS and DON
- I have ensured clients records are always kept confidential and provided empathy when required in a therapeutic way
District Nurse
Vatoa Nursing Station
Vatoa Island, Fiji
02.2016 - 03.2019
- Provide outpatient care to the villagers of Vatoa Island, perform physical assessments, discuss patient management with MO while advocating for patients, administer prescribed/verbally ordered medication, carry out ante-natal care and facilitate Maternal Child Health services with referral for serious medical/ surgical cases to CWM hospital
- Also provide immunizations according to schedules, give health talks to various groups in the community, and facilitate reproductive health
- Follow up Special (NCD’s) such as Diabetic, hypertension and mental illness cases every week by monitoring their Vitals and replenished Oral Medication, Updating Phis Report Monthly
- Order medication and monitor usage with temperature checks for fridge containing vaccines and checking the validity of vaccine
- Conducting monthly inspections; whereby monitoring validity of food items sold in Village canteens
- Attending village activities such as village clean up and attend village meetings discussing about the health aspect of the community
- Participate in health screening with the visiting medical team in the southern Lau group
Registered Nurse
Lami Health Center
Suva, Fiji
01.2016 - 02.2016
- Triaged Outpatients on severity of illness, Provided Maternal Child Health Services, performed procedures such as complex wound change of dressings, suturing, parenteral drug administration and assisted on-call physician with various procedures
- Participated in shift clinics in conjunction with community outreaches and home visiting
Registered Nurse
Colonial War Memorial Hospital
Fiji, Fiji
06.2014 - 01.2016
- Company Overview: (Internship/Permanent Staff of New Surgical Ward)
- Provided nursing care to surgical patients, completing preoperative and post-operative positions, performed physical assessments, administered medications/IV fluids, and monitored recovery progress
- Tracked lab values and test results, updating physicians when appropriate
- Operated and inserted Foley’s Catheters and Nasogastric Feeding tubes; monitored intake and output
- Effectively prioritized assignments
- Ensured the best and most cohesive care possible by partnering with other medical personnel and communicating effectively with patients’ family members
- Maintained documentation of patient history and ongoing medical care
- Ensured and promoted a safe environment to prevent infection
- (Internship/Permanent Staff of New Surgical Ward)
Education
Bachelor’s - nursing (Lateral Entry)
Fiji National University
12.2020
Advance Diploma - Nursing
Fiji National University
12.2013
Form 7 -
Queen Victoria School
12.2010
Skills
- Initiative
- Excellent Communication
- Teamwork
- Knowledge of Fijian community systems
- Cross-cultural experience
- Technologically well versed
- Problem Solving
- Self-Management
- Ability to work with flexible hours
Accomplishments
- Basic Life Support Certification, CWMH, 2015
- Emergency Obstetrics & Neonatal Care Certificate, CWMH 2014
- Pen Model Training Certificate, Pacific Habour 2018
- Mental Health Gap Training Certificate, St Giles 2019
- Training Of Trainers (Mental Health Gap), Namosi House 2020
Secondaryeducation
Form 7, 2006 - 2010, Queen Victoria School
References
- Snr Sr. Jane Valentine, New Surgical Ward, CWMH, 3215297
- Snr Sr. Atelaite Onolevu, Lakeba Subdivisional Hospital, Lau, 8280700
- Miliakere Naisorovakawalu, Director of Nursing, St Giles Hospital, 9225509
- Don Kadir, Deputy Director Public Health, Nauru, (674) 5573073, donkadir98@gmai.com
- Apenisa Varani, Nursing unit manager, Aspen Medical Services, avarani@aspenmedical.com.fj
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing volleyball
- Travelling
- Meeting new people
- Spending leisure time with family and friends
- Enjoying motivational and inspirational movies
Personal Qualities
- Honesty
- Punctuality
- Value Family, Friendship, Religion
- Disciplined
Personal Information
- Number of Children: 1
- Date of Birth: 11/05/92
- Marital Status: Married
Currentskills
- Initiative (eager to learn new things)
- Excellent Communication skills in written and verbal communication in English and Fijian
- Teamwork (able to work individually or with the team or even when work under pressure)
- Knowledge of and sensitivity to Fijian community systems and traditional obligations and extensive experience working cross-culturally
- Technologically well versed
- Problem Solving
- Self-Management
- Ability to work with flexible hours as required
Timeline
Operative Theatre Nurse
Aspen Medical Services
06.2024 - 11.2024
Public Health Nurse
Nauru Public Health
04.2021 - 04.2024
Community Psychiatric Nurse
Saint Giles Hospital
03.2019 - 04.2021
District Nurse
Vatoa Nursing Station
02.2016 - 03.2019
Registered Nurse
Lami Health Center
01.2016 - 02.2016
Registered Nurse
Colonial War Memorial Hospital
06.2014 - 01.2016
Bachelor’s - nursing (Lateral Entry)
Fiji National University
Advance Diploma - Nursing
Fiji National University
Form 7 -
Queen Victoria School