Adelaide Douglas
Melbourne
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Holmesglen Private Hospital, excelling in patient assessments and emergency response. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through critical care and effective communication. Skilled in medication administration and patient advocacy, fostering a healing environment that promotes recovery and satisfaction.
I am a healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered-nurse
Holmesglen Private Hospital
02.2021 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- 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.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Australian Catholic University
Melbourne, VIC11-2021
Diploma of Nursing -
Australian Catholic University
Melbourne, VIC06-2018
No Degree - Transition Into Critical Care
Holmesglen Private Hospital
Moorabbin, VIC09-2022
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Emergency response
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient care and Evaluation
- Professional bedside manner
- Telemetry monitoring
- Critical care/ Cardiac Care
- Procedure preparations and assistance
- Working Independently
Timeline
Registered-nurse
Holmesglen Private Hospital
02.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Nursing -
Australian Catholic University
Diploma of Nursing -
Australian Catholic University
No Degree - Transition Into Critical Care
Holmesglen Private Hospital
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