Registered Nurse Health

NIMIRA LAKHOO

*** ***** *****. *********. ***. Australia. 4216

Cell: +61-424-***-*** (Aus)

*************@*****.***

Cell Kenya: +254-***-***-***. Land Line Kenya: 254-**-****-***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated public health nurse with over 25 years' experience dedicated to community health and well-being. Extremely knowledgeable and able to apply public health nursing theory and principles in diverse areas. Passionate about meeting client needs and empowering them to make healthy lifestyle changes. Strong belief in working with communities, families, and individuals to help them take responsibility for maintaining and improving health by increasing knowledge of individual control over and influence on health determinants. Confident, disciplined, organized, visionary, and flexible with excellent communication skills and a resourceful, creative nature. Seeking overseas public health position to share and enhance skills internationally.

LICENSES

Registered Nurse AAHPRA.

Registered Nurse, State of Alberta, Canada, Current.

Certified Community Health Nurse, Canadian Nurses Association, Current.

CPR Certification, American Heart Association, Current.

Children's Mental Health Certificate, University of Calgary, 2012.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION AND PREVENTION

Promote public health, teach methods of reducing harm, and assist with prevention. Develop and evaluate disease detection and prevention strategies.

Increase public awareness of health issues.

Addresses individual and social processes affecting various population groups including indigenous population and immigrant population on both individual and group levels.

Educate, counsel, and guide clients about health, wellness, parenting and substance abuse.

Maintain therapeutic relationships with clients. Provide compassionate STD care and counseling.

Health assessments and disease prevention activities in schools and community settings.

Assess and teach parents regarding newborn growth and development, nutrition, milestones at different ages, and vaccine aftercare.

Give prenatal information and support to pregnant women living on a low income or teens of any income.

Provide support for individuals with tuberculosis as well as their families.

LEADERSHIP

Provide team leadership and consult assistance to peers in clinic. Train and mentor new staff and PHNs coming back from leave.

Work as preceptor to Bridge students and to nursing students who have chosen Community Health as their focus pre-graduation.

Plan and evaluate clinical programs and policies.

Improve quality results by study, evaluation, and recommendation of changes in processes.

Implement changes and follow-up to ensure correct procedures are followed. Develop and implement immunization programs.

Improve procedures in areas such as research and administration.

Simultaneously served as lead healthcare provider and office manager of STD and family planning clinic with a focus on teenage population.

As part of a team of three staff nurses, researched, initiated, implemented, evaluated, and presented "Assessing Domestic Violence in Clinic Setting" to Calgary jurisdiction community health centers (urban and rural). Evaluated, discussed, and made clients aware of forms, resources and the impact of domestic violence on the health of children and adults. Policy was three years in development, from research to implementation, and has been a great success. Currently part of the larger team, including program managers and legal department, working on the policy and procedure manual for domestic violence.

Published in CNA journal and presented on Assessing for Domestic Violence in Public Health Clinics: A Pilot Project at 6th National Community Health Nurses Conference - Wisdom to Action: the Power to Shape Change.

PARTNERSHIP AND COLLABORATION

Refer patients with social and emotional problems to community agencies for additional support.

Work with teachers to promote health programs in schools.

Provide tuberculosis-related services by working with health professionals and the community to reduce the incidence and impact of tuberculosis.

CLINICAL ABILITIES

Excellent knowledge of epidemiology and medical terminology.

Conduct immunizations, vaccinations, and well-child clinics.

Prenatal, postnatal and parenting classes including breastfeeding.

Chart information electronically with programs such as P.H.A.N.T.I.M. Document actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and client records.

Specialize in refugee health and communicable disease control.

Perform specialized tuberculosis treatment including PPD skin tests, sputum collection, x-ray reading and work with communicable disease physicians in outpatient care of clients.

Assist in treatment of tuberculosis for community clients via Directly Observed Therapy (DOT).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Public Health Nurse

February 1989 to Current Alberta Health Services - Calgary, Alberta, Canada

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Bachelor of Science: Nursing

University of Calgary - Calgary, Alberta, Canada

OTHER

Currently volunteering in Kisumu, Kenya, East Africa.

September 14th, 2015

Dear Hiring Manager,

As a highly skilled and dedicated nursing professional, I read with interest your website indicating the job application.

I am registered with AHPRA and am able to work in Australia as a Registered Nurse.

I am also registered with CARNA in Canada and able to practice as a Registered Nurse in Canada too.

I am looking for sponsorship for Visa 457 so I can work in Australia.

Currently I am volunteering in Kenya, East Africa. Email is the best way to connect with me.

My extensive experience aligns well with the qualifications you are seeking and I am positive I would make a valuable addition to your company. With over 20 years' experience in the public health nursing field in Canada, including indigenous and immigrant population, I am accomplished in diverse functions including healthcare education, mental health, disease prevention, Immunization, Well child clinics, STD clinics, Family planning clinics, TB Services, Lactation services, Healthy Families, counseling, prenatal and newborn care, and public awareness campaigns. My excellent career history is built on well-developed prioritization, critical thinking, and team work abilities. As someone with a friendly nature who believes in treating clients well, listening to them, and discussing interventions openly, I have consistently been able to reach clients of all ages and varying populations to help them improve their overall health and wellbeing.

In addition to my experience and personal qualities, I offer a strong track record of visionary leadership. Throughout my career, I have worked to improve procedures, serve on proactive teams, mentor nursing students, and assist peers to ensure we provide first-rate care to all clients. I am passionate about promoting health and eager to put my drive, energy, and commitment to work for you.

Please review my attached resume for additional details regarding my expertise and career achievements. I would welcome an opportunity for an interview and I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience so we can discuss the position and your needs in detail.

Thank you for your time and kind consideration.

Sincerely,

Nimira Lakhoo

158 Oxley Drive

Coombabah, QLD 4216

Australia

Email:*************@*****.***

Cell Kenya: +254-***-***-***. Land Line Kenya: 254-**-****-***

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