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Ailsa Thomson

Barrack Heights,NSW

Summary

Patient-oriented Nurse with over 20 years of diverse experience in direct patient care in a variety of Departments within a hospital.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, PACU

Shellharbour Public Hospital
Mount Warrigal NSW
06.2023 - Current
  • Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
  • Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
  • Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
  • Prevented complications from anesthesia side effects such as nausea or vomiting using effective medication administration techniques.
  • Contributed to efficient unit operations by assisting in the orientation of new staff members to PACU procedures and best practices.
  • Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.

Nursing Casual Pool

Shellharbour Hospital
Mount Warrigal
08.2014 - 04.2023

Acute Medical Assessment Unit

Surgical Ward

Day Surgery

Outpatient’s Clinic

Nursing Casual Pool

Wollongong Hospital
Wollongong, NSW
07.2011 - 08.2014

Intensive Care Unit

Intensive Care Unit

Lake Macquarie Private Hospital
Gateshead NSW
03.2009 - 12.2011

Managed Care of post operative

Coronary Artery Bypass Patients and

Valve replacement

Intensive Care Unit

Lake Macquarie Private Hospital
Gateshead NSW
02.2002 - 08.2005

Various Intensive Care Units throughout Perth

West Australian Nursing Agency
09.2000 - 12.2001

Rotations: Cardiac Surgery Recovery Unit, Coronary Care Unit, Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit and Cardiothoracic Ward

Austin Hospital Heidelberg Victoria
03.1997 - 09.2000

Graduate Program

Austin & Repatriation Medical Centre
01.1995 - 01.1996

Education

Graduate Certificate - Critical Care Nursing- Cardiothoracic Stream

Latrobe University
Bundoora, Victoria
01.2000

Bachelor of Nursing -

R.M.I.T
Bundoora, Victoria
01.1994

Skills

  • Pain management
  • Cardiac monitoring
  • Patient focused
  • Calm approach and great communication skills

Professional Requirements

  • Registered Nurse, Division 1, Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Registration No. NMW0001302558
  • Working with Children Check (card no. 1151438E)

Referees

Belinda Wicks

CNS Perioperative Services.

Shellharbour Hospital

0418211817

Belinda.wicks2@bigpond.com

Belinda Tomkins

Registered Nurse

Perioperative Services.

Shellharbour Hospital.

0418571288

Bel78t@hotmail.com

Timeline

Registered Nurse, PACU

Shellharbour Public Hospital
06.2023 - Current

Nursing Casual Pool

Shellharbour Hospital
08.2014 - 04.2023

Nursing Casual Pool

Wollongong Hospital
07.2011 - 08.2014

Intensive Care Unit

Lake Macquarie Private Hospital
03.2009 - 12.2011

Intensive Care Unit

Lake Macquarie Private Hospital
02.2002 - 08.2005

Various Intensive Care Units throughout Perth

West Australian Nursing Agency
09.2000 - 12.2001

Rotations: Cardiac Surgery Recovery Unit, Coronary Care Unit, Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit and Cardiothoracic Ward

Austin Hospital Heidelberg Victoria
03.1997 - 09.2000

Graduate Program

Austin & Repatriation Medical Centre
01.1995 - 01.1996

Graduate Certificate - Critical Care Nursing- Cardiothoracic Stream

Latrobe University

Bachelor of Nursing -

R.M.I.T
Ailsa Thomson