Anna-Phylicia Fraser Joefield
Summary
Dedicated Nurse proudly offering fifteen years' experience in the healthcare field with proven expertise and devotion to building up caregivers with skills necessary to perform in care giving settings. Mentored nursing students, embodying leadership and fostering team collaboration. Sound judgment and strengths in workflow optimization and strategic planning. A buoyant personality coupled with excellent skills helping to promote positive client outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Oncology Nurse
Tobago Regional Health Authority
09.2013 - Current
- Assess, plan, manage and execute individualized care plans for clients and their families affected by cancer.
- Educated patients on such topics as nutrition, medication side effects and proper skin treatments after radiation.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Helped patients feel comfortable and supported during treatments for different types of cancer and patiently answered diverse questions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Counseled patients and provided listening ear and emotional support.
- Administered chemotherapy, pain medications and other medicines based on physician orders and patient requirements.
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with clients and their families to foster an environment of open communication and support.
- Taught and facilitated groups and classes to assist individuals and families on various topics in relation to healthy living skills.
- Act as mentor to nursing students in the workplace.
- Prepare and present lectures with the use of technology to all age groups on health related topics.
- Collect data and prepare reports for the healthcare team and administration.
Community Palliative Care Nurse
Tobago Regional Health Authority
09.2014 - 09.2019
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and workshops.
- Providing phone support as needed.
- Provide and ensure timely communication, reporting and liaison with medical, nursing and other colleagues such as District Health Visitor where complexities of care develop or changes in patients conditions are observed.
- Collecting data and assisting with monthly reports.
Staff Nurse
St Augustine Private Hospital
10.2011 - 10.2012
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse
Tobago Regional Health Authority
09.2008 - 09.2011
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Certificate - Palliative Care
University of Colorado
Boulder, Colorado Springs, Denver, USA08.2021
Certificate - Covid-19 Training For Healthcare Workers
Stanford University
Stanford, California, United States Of America07.2021
Certificate - Introductory Counselling
CTS College of Business And Computer Science
120 Main Road, Montrose, Chaguanas, Trinidad06.2021
Master of Arts - Business Administration
CTS College of Business And Computer Science LTD
120 Main Road, Montrose, Chaguanas, Trinidad10.2017
Bachelor of Science - Oncology Nursing
The University of The West Indies
St Augustine Campus, St Augustine, Trinidad09.2013
Diploma - Occupational Safety And Health
Cipriani College of Labour & Co-operative Studies
Churchill Roosevelt Highway, Valsayn, Trinidad07.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
College of Science Technology & Applied Arts of TT
9-11 Melville Lane, Port- Of-Spain, Trinidad11.2007
Skills
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Goal Management
- Desktops, Laptops and Mobile Devices
- Mentoring
- Report writing, business writing and public speaking
- Presentation Skills
- Professional Development
- Clinical education
- Patient Care and Safety
- Time Management
Referrals
Karen Frank
Head Nurse Oncology Unit
Scarborough
Tobago
688-7876
Wendell Douglas
Acting Fire Sub Station Officer
#7 Spring Garden Trace
Plymouth Road
Tobago
731-5944
Roxanne Moore Seaforth
Quality Coordinator
Smithfield Road
Tobago
471-4686
Blair Mc Ethnie George
Teacher
Lambeau
Tobago
784-5888
Timeline
Community Palliative Care Nurse
Tobago Regional Health Authority
09.2014 - 09.2019
Oncology Nurse
Tobago Regional Health Authority
09.2013 - Current
Staff Nurse
St Augustine Private Hospital
10.2011 - 10.2012
Registered Nurse
Tobago Regional Health Authority
09.2008 - 09.2011
Certificate - Palliative Care
University of Colorado
Certificate - Covid-19 Training For Healthcare Workers
Stanford University
Certificate - Introductory Counselling
CTS College of Business And Computer Science
Master of Arts - Business Administration
CTS College of Business And Computer Science LTD
Bachelor of Science - Oncology Nursing
The University of The West Indies
Diploma - Occupational Safety And Health
Cipriani College of Labour & Co-operative Studies
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
College of Science Technology & Applied Arts of TT
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