Catherine McDonald
North Lambton
Summary
With over 16 years of experience in various roles, I bring a wealth of knowledge and skills that can greatly benefit employers. My passion for aesthetics and skin therapy has led me to seek opportunities to further develop my career in this area. Throughout my career as a registered nurse, I have honed my skills in providing exceptional patient care, managing complex medical cases, and collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams. I am dedicated to staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in the field and continuously enhancing my expertise. By combining my extensive experience and passion for aesthetics, I am confident in my ability to contribute positively to any organization in need of a skilled and dedicated professional.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
HNE Mental Health Unit Older Persons
04.2013 - Current
- My role in this position involves providing nursing care for clients over the age of 65 with a mental illness or disorder in an acute inpatient setting
- Providing assistance with activities of daily living
- Observation, assessment and documentation of client’s mental and physical state, and providing appropriate nursing care
- Communicating and collaborating with the allied health care team, individual clients and their supports
- Medication administration, including oral, intramuscular and subcutaneous injections
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Wound assessment and care, whilst maintaining infection control measures
- Confidently performing procedures including ECG, bladder scans and urinalysis, and interpreting the results of these
- Assisting with procedures including cannulation and urinary catheterisation
- Working as in-charge nurse to manage the ward
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Community Case Manager
Specialist Mental Health Service for Older People
08.2017 - 07.2019
- This role required me to provide nursing care to clients in the community setting, including travelling to client’s place of residence
- I was required to work autonomously and in collaboration with the medical and allied health team
- Communicating with and providing education to individual clients and their supports
- Performing detailed clinical assessments, including mental status examination and cognitive assessments
- Liaising with the medical and allied health team, along with a range of health professionals in the community to provide collaborative care
- Utilising a range of computer programs to gather and record clinical information
- Working as an accredited person, allowing me to schedule clients under the Mental Health Act when required
- Performing intramuscular injections
Registered Nurse
John Hunter Hospital
03.2011 - 02.2012
- This role involved providing pre and post-operative care to clients who had sustained a traumatic injury and required surgical intervention
- Preoperative preparation
- Postoperative monitoring and assessment, including vital signs, bladder scans and wound care
- Performing a range of procedures including monitoring and removal of drains, female urinary catheterisation
- Providing and monitoring of intravenous therapy
- Medication administration, including monitoring of patient controlled analgesia pumps and other intravenous medication
New Graduate Program
John Hunter Hospital
02.2009 - 02.2010
- During this program I gained valuable experience in all aspects of medical and surgical nursing
- Preoperative and postoperative care
- IV therapy
- Medication administration
- Assistance with activities of daily living
- Performing various procedures within my scope of practice as a Registered Nurse
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
The University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW12-2008
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Working well within a team
- Time management
- Ethical practice
- Flexibility and problem solving
- Clinical judgment
- Leadership
- Client relationships
- Professionalism
Certification
• Fundamentals in Cosmetic Injectables
Derma Medical
Covering the use of botulinum toxin and dermal fillers to enhance the face and body
Completed February 2025
• Statement of Attainment- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid (previously HLTAID003). Components include HLTAID009 (previously HLTAID001- Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation).
H&A training
Completed February 2025
Timeline
Community Case Manager
Specialist Mental Health Service for Older People
08.2017 - 07.2019
Registered Nurse
HNE Mental Health Unit Older Persons
04.2013 - Current
Registered Nurse
John Hunter Hospital
03.2011 - 02.2012
New Graduate Program
John Hunter Hospital
02.2009 - 02.2010
• Fundamentals in Cosmetic Injectables
Derma Medical
Covering the use of botulinum toxin and dermal fillers to enhance the face and body
Completed February 2025
• Statement of Attainment- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid (previously HLTAID003). Components include HLTAID009 (previously HLTAID001- Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation).
H&A training
Completed February 2025
Bachelor of Nursing -
The University of Newcastle
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