Maria Zaloumis

Work History

Tuzini Farms

Chibombo

08.2017 - Current

Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
Harmonization of key departments of all three farms to ensure quality crop production
Monitored use of best practices at levels and implemented corrective actions to bring employees into compliance.
Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures and practices.
Maintained effective staff and resource utilization rates to balance financial and operational obligations.
Devised new promotional approaches to boost customer numbers and market penetration while enhancing engagement and driving growth.

Wesley Hospital

Brisbane

02.2010 - 09.2015

Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
Monitored patients, evaluated results and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
Coordinated and staffed any given shift for Coronary Care Unit & Intensive care
Treated patients by administering medication and performing procedures in a multi discplinary team such as TransOesephageal Echos, Stenting and Pacemakers.
Worked in both Coronary Care, Intensive Care & Cardiac Catheter Labs

St Andrews Hospital

Brisbane

01.2008 - 04.2010

Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, Enrolled Nurses, technicians and unit clerks.
Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking ECG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Royal Brisbane Hospital

Brisbane

02.2005 - 01.2007

Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.

The Esplanade Fremantle

Perth

05.2003 - 02.2004

Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
Greeted new customers, discussed specials and took drink orders.
Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.