Addison Taylor
Waterford,Australia
Summary
Compassionate, detail-oriented and skilled Neonatal Registered Nurse delivering high quality patient-centred care. Exceptional interpersonal skills with clear communication ensuring cohesive collaboration within the multidisciplinary team to promote optimal patient care. Dedicated to upholding ethical standards, holistic care plan development and implementation to improve patient outcomes by providing high-quality, evidence-based care with proven ability to assess, monitor and manage complex neonatal conditions in a rapidly changing clinical setting. My focus is on providing holistic, family-centred care, championing patient advocacy and informed decision-making. Passionate about enhancing neonatal critical care practices, continuity of learning and professional development, to ultimately improve patient outcomes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NICU Nurse
Gold Coast University Hospital
Southport, Australia
07.2024 - Current
- Ensuring comprehensive patient monitoring and assessment of the critically ill or premature neonate in order to identify changes, trends, escalate to the medical team, and implement timely interventions.
- Experienced in respiratory ventilation modalities such as oxygen therapy, CPAP, NAVA, and currently consolidating practice regarding mechanical ventilation. Ability to optimize ventilation in order to support effective lung function and oxygenation.
- Competent management of complex medications and administration via central, peripheral, and umbilical access, such as fluids, high-risk medications, parenteral nutrition, etc.
- Effectively supported the developmental care of the extreme premature neonate, with the long-term goal of maintaining optimum neurological function.
- Experience assisting with high-risk and/or complex procedures, such as intubations, chest drain insertion, central line insertions, and lumbar punctures.
- Close collaboration and communication with families, encouraging participation in care, and advocating for informed decision-making.
- A high level of compassion and understanding for families, recognizing the psychological stress associated with critical neonatal care.
- Upholding strict infection control practices to prevent the introduction of iatrogenic infections and maintain a safe environment for vulnerable neonates.
- Commitment to continuous learning by completing the transition to the specialty program and attending multiple skills workshops, including nitric oxide administration and central line management.
Special Care Nursery Nurse
Gold Coast University Hospital
Southport, Australia
02.2023 - 06.2024
- Delivered nursing care to neonates in the Special Care Nursery (SCN), managing infants who required monitoring and interventions for conditions such as jaundice, feeding difficulties, and low birth weight.
- Supported parents' informed decision-making by communicating effectively and incorporating parents in care discussions during ward rounds.
- Management of neonates with an ongoing oxygen requirement and/or respiratory support, such as low-flow oxygen and humidified high-flow.
- Experience in support of establishing feeding in neonates with delayed oral feeding via enteral feeding tubes, gravity, and pump feeds, and collaboration with lactation consultants and speech pathologists to support feeding goals.
- Consistent collaboration with allied health teams, such as physiotherapy, social work, and occupational therapy, in order to support long-term developmental, social, and physical outcomes.
- Effective time management in a fast-paced environment with conflicting responsibilities and tasks.
- Administration of medications via peripheral and central lines, while maintaining infection control practices, and referring to relevant policies.
- Assisted with diagnostic or therapeutic procedures such as PIVC insertion, X-rays, eye examinations, MRIs, and lumbar punctures.
Education
Bachelor - Nursing
Griffith University
QLD11-2022
Professional Certification - Neurodivergant Affirming Practices
Divergantz
Queensland06-2022
Certificate IV in Training and Assessing -
TAFE QLD
12.2014
Managementor Course -
Harvard University
12.2013
Dual Diploma in Disability and Community Services Coordination -
TAFE QLD
12.2010
Skills
- Specialised Neonatal Support
- Ventilator management
- Family Engagement Strategies
- Collaborative Problem Solving
- Clinical Procedures
- Cardiopulmonary monitoring
- Oxygen therapy
- Intravenous and central line therapies
- Neurodevelopmental care practices
- Advanced Neonatal resuscitation
- Nutritional support
- Complex medication management and administration
- Infant and family advocacy
Affiliations
- Australian College of Neonatal Nurses (ACNN)
- Golden Key International Honour Society
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), QLD, #NMW0002661197, 05/01/25
- Neonatal TSP NICU, Queensland Health, Currently undertaking certification
- Neonatal TSP SCN, Queensland Health, Certified, 12/01/23
- Advanced NeoResus, Queensland Health, Certified, 05/01/24
- NIV-NAVA, CSAT completed, 10/01/24
- CPAP, CSAT completed, 07/01/24
- Asepsis + set-up/assist for lines, devices + procedures, CSAT completed, 09/01/24
- Mechanical Ventilation, Workshop 27/02/2025
Continuing Education
- TSP NICU, 04/01/25
- Graduate Certificate, Commencing in 2025
- Ongoing short courses, Full transcript provided on request of current professional development
Accomplishments
- Academic Excellence Award Griffith University 2019-2022
Languages
Blind Sign Language
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
NICU Nurse
Gold Coast University Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Special Care Nursery Nurse
Gold Coast University Hospital
02.2023 - 06.2024
Bachelor - Nursing
Griffith University
Professional Certification - Neurodivergant Affirming Practices
Divergantz
Certificate IV in Training and Assessing -
TAFE QLD
Managementor Course -
Harvard University
Dual Diploma in Disability and Community Services Coordination -
TAFE QLD
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