Gabby Cotterill

Completed the Advanced Life Support competency and often work as a resus nurse in the emergency department providing one to one care with critical patients and attending MET calls on the ward. I am trained in how to use a manual defibrillator, interpret cardiac rhythms and run COACHED.

Completed the NSW Health triage competency and often work using the Australasian triage scale to prioritise patients. This also involves the recognition, deterioration and escalation of patient care. The busy emergency room setting has allowed me to gain confidence in treating high volume patient turnover and a range of acuity.

I have recently started working as an ED In charge nurse. This has allowed me to develop fundamental human resource and organisational skills. I have experience in managing patient flow, sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities and liaising with the multidisciplinary team.

Monitoring of patient condition, attending vital signs and promoting recovery post operating theatre.

Developed fundamental nursing skills of monitoring wounds, drains and attending complicated surgical dressings.

Encouraged the importance of early mobilisation post surgery and often collaborated with the patient, their family, occupational therapists and physiotherapists to plan post-surgery home care.

Assisted residents with daily living tasks, promoting independence and dignity.

Assisted with personal cares such as dressing, bathing, meal preparation and medication administration.

Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.

Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.