Hi, I’m
Akpokabore Byrne
Cooloongup,WA
Summary
I am a highly motivated and diligent registered nurse with strong work ethics, who will bring knowledge and skills to nursing practice. My personal values of compassion, empathy and commitment allow me to engage collaboratively with patients and multidisciplinary teams, to provide optimal patient-centred care. I am committed to adhering to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia codes and guidelines as well as continual development of my knowledge and skills.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
South Metropolitan Health Services
Registered Nurse
01.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Fiona Stanley Hospital – Cardiology ward (ward 4D) - 24 beds
- Rockingham General Hospital – Aged care rehabilitation Unit (ACRU) - 30 beds
Brightwater Care Group
Disability Enrolled Nurse
04.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Rehabilitation Centre for Acquired Brain Injury
- Liaised with clients, relatives, general practitioners, and the multidisciplinary team to identify and review client’s individualised goals and assist in the development of their care plan.
- Ensured all services were provided in a manner that promoted the personal values of the client, while adhering to relevant code of ethics and standards.
- Acted as a positive role model for all staff.
- Completed care provided to clients on care plans and progress notes.
- Communicated with clients, relatives, colleagues, and external health professionals in a professional manner that shows respect for individuals.
- Used effective problem-solving skills to complete tasks and resolve conflicts at the earliest opportunity.
- Provided services in a responsible, cost effective and efficient manner with an awareness of the appropriate use of supplies.
- Identified areas for improvement and used a Continuous Quality Improvement approach to problem solving, whilst also encouraging and responding to team member’s suggestions for improvements in work practices and customer service.
- Supported clients to individually manage and make decisions about their healthcare.
- Applied appropriate orthotics, supportive slings, and cuffs, and educated patients on their use.
- Achievements include becoming competent in managing clients with dysphagia, developed strong sense of patience, empathy, compassion and understanding of clients with ABI, and developed effective conflict negotiation and interpersonal skills.
South Metropolitan Health Services
Enrolled nurse
07.2022 - 01.2024
Job overview
- Fremantle Hospital – Neurological and Rehabilitation Ward (Ward D4) - 24 beds
- Supported and implemented allied health rehabilitation plan to patients, providing nursing care that supported and contributed to the patient to reach their goal of rehabilitation.
- Provided evidence-based nursing care to patients in accordance with the nursing care plan and in liaison with the Registered Nurse.
- Provided and supported patient with psychosocial and emotional need through positive encouragement, listening, distraction techniques.
- Reviewed and updated individualised nursing care plans per nursing observations, and care needs .in collaboration with the patient, family, RN, and allied health.
- Documented changes detected in patients’ health status and informed nurse coordinator and implemented interventions as directed.
- Assessed the need for and undertook patient and family education to provide appropriate information in relation to procedures and treatments.
- Supported and liaised with patients, carers, colleagues, medical, nursing, allied health, and support staff to assist with the provision of coordinated multidisciplinary care.
- Participated in patient safety, quality, and risk improvement activities using FRAMP and cognitive impairment tool.
- Engages in continuing professional development.
- Participates in education programs and training to develop my clinical skills and knowledge related to current practice in collaboration with the Registered Nurse/Staff Development Nurse.
- Maintained a safe work environment by decluttering, tidying, and disposing of waste appropriately.
- Supports the delivery of safe patient care and experience including participation in continuous quality improvement activities in accordance with the requirements of the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards and other recognised health standards.
- Undertook shifts at the direction of senior staff and the Nurse Coordinator including participation on the on-call and afterhours and weekend roster when required.
Rockingham General Hospital
Stage 6 clinical placement
09.2023 - 10.2023
Job overview
- Day procedure unit, Ward DPU. A 22 beds unit.
- Assisted RN with admissions, preparation of patients for various surgeries.
- Provided post operative care.
- Assisted in providing post operative care education to patients and family in preparation of discharge.
- Achievements: Further developed my communication and conflict resolution skills.
Perth Children’s Hospital
Stage 5 clinical placement
07.2023 - 07.2023
Job overview
- Neonatal intensive care unit, Ward 3B. A 30 beds unit, comprising of 20 ICU, 4 HDU and 6 Nursery beds.
- Assisted RN with neonatal observation and assessment, settling and feeding via nasogastric and oropharyngeal tube and suck feeds.
- Assisted with haemodynamic monitoring of neonate requiring invasive and none ventilatory support.
- Assisted with the admission and discharge of patients.
- Assisted in providing CPR/SID education to parents in preparation of discharge.
- Achievements: I have gained skills and knowledge in insertion, and management of NGT in neonates, care for neonates requiring invasive ((endotracheal tube) and non-invasive ventilation support (humidified high flow (HHF), continuous positive airway pressure), gastrostomy (colostomy bag) care, and transabdominal vaginostomy care. I have further sharpened my critical nursing and problem-solving skills, and developed astute skills required in ICU environments.
Narrogin Hospital
Stage 4 clinical placement
01.2023 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Public hospital with 51 beds, 2 suites, an ED and a range of speciality services
- Assisted RN in the medical ward with minimum of 4 patients per shift.
- Assisted with the admission and discharge of patients.
- Monitored patients undergoing FIMS assessment and provided feedback to allied health.
- Achievements: Obtained a proficiency standard for practices and expected behaviours. Gained understanding of how a medical ward operates, competent in admissions and discharges in a medical setting.
South Metropolitan Health Services
Enrolled Nurse vaccinator for COVID-19
06.2021 - 09.2022
Job overview
- COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic – Kwinana
- Child and Adolescent Health Services - COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic – Claremont, Newman, Boddington, Geraldton, Northampton, Karratha, Northam
- East Metropolitan Health Services - COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic –Royal Perth Hospital
- Administered COVID-19 vaccine to adults and paediatrics in accordance with the WA Health COVID-19 Vaccine Standard Operating Procedures with a focus on safe and quality care delivery.
- Prepared different brands and types of vaccines, reconstituted, drew-up, screened clients for eligibility prior to vaccination, educated clients regarding post vaccine care and attended to post-vaccination care on site.
- Undertook pre-vaccination assessments and reviewed vaccination and medical histories to ensure that individuals were eligible for vaccination.
- Confirmed consent before vaccination and provided information about contraindications to clients.
- Contributed to nursing team functioning and participated within the team.
- Maintained a safe work environment by taking reasonable care of my own health and safety, and that of others.
- Undertook duties to the agreed performance standard to support safe, high-quality health care with a focus on continual improvement, efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability.
- Ensured accurate and timely data entry into the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) and organisational record-keeping software.
- Completed mandatory training and checked and read updates on the COVID-19 training website.
- Set up mobile pop-ups’ clinics in communities, schools various regional and rural areas in WA.
- Achievements included improving conflict negotiation skills, interpersonal skills, teamwork, and obtained a Certificate of Appreciation from the WA Department of Health.
East Metropolitan Health Services
Enrolled Nurse Specimen Collector - COVID-19
12.2020 - 06.2021
Job overview
- COVID-19 Specimen Collection Clinic – Royal Perth Hospital, Perth Airport
- Collected nasal pathology swab samples from adults and children.
- Provided education regarding quarantining requirements.
- Liaised with clinical, pathology, para-medical and other staff in the collection of the appropriate specimen to ensure safety and minimum trauma to the patient.
- Maintained stocks of expendable items used in specimen collection.
- Maintained cleanliness of the collection areas and equipment.
- Participated in relevant clerical work for statistics, document control, NATA requirements and patient accounts.
- Assisted with mobile specimen collections at pop-up specimen collecting sites.
- Participated in educational/training programs organised by the department.
- Achievements included learning to following procedures for infection control and learning the importance and competency in PPE.
Various nursing agencies
Enrolled Nurse
01.2020 - 01.2021
Job overview
- ChoiceOne Nursing Agency
- MY Flex Health International
- SNS Nursing Services
- Various sites at public and private age care residential facilities, transition care facilities, and disability care homes, and acute and subacute wards at hospitals.
- Cared for patients, clients, and residents in accordance with the service organisation.
- Achievements include becoming adaptable, versatile and a fast learner.
Ballarat Health Services
Enrolled Nurse
08.2019 - 11.2019
Job overview
- Central Allocation Unit (Casual Bank) - Various acute, subacute and rehabilitation wards at Ballarat Base Hospital, as well as various residential aged care facilities in Ballarat.
- Participated in the provision of patient/resident focused, holistic care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
- Performed nursing functions in accordance with the level of competence required in this position.
- Provided care to at least 4 patients/residents per shift.
- Contributed to quality healthcare through personal and professional development.
- Achievements: Adaptable, versatile and a fast learner.
Ballarat Health Services
Trainee Enrolled Nurse
06.2017 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Residential aged care, subacute and rehabilitation
- Abided by the Division 2 Trainee Nurse scope of practice.
- Fostered and demonstrated good public relations with patients, clients, residents, relatives, visitors, and public.
- Provided and supported patients and resident with ADLs.
- Observed, reported, and recorded patients, clients, and residents’ conditions.
- Worked as an effective member within the nursing team.
- Used observation and assessment skills to recognise and report deviations from stable conditions across a broad range of patients, clients, and residents, identifying situations requiring assistance from a Registered Nurse Division 1.
- Organised own workload and set priorities with direct and indirect supervision from preceptor.
- Used communication and interpersonal skills to meet psychosocial needs of individuals and groups.
- Assisted in the education of patient, clients, residents and their families and friends as required by the scope of practice of the EN Traineeship.
- Achievements include development of effective time management, familiarisation with different work settings, such as acute, subacute, aged care, mental health, and paediatric settings, and obtained my Diploma of Nursing.
Ballarat Health Services
Personal Care Worker
03.2017 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Central Allocation Unit (Casual Bank) - Residential aged care
- Ensured that the physical, emotional, and social needs of residents were met in a timely manner.
- Participated in the provision of resident-focused, holistic care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse.
- Contributed to quality healthcare through personal and professional development.
- Achievements include time management skills and prioritising tasks.
Home care
Home carer for Ms Victoria Wardlaw
04.2015 - 06.2016
Job overview
- Assisted employer with personal hygiene, general housekeeping, cleaning, ironing, and other duties required by employer.
- Achievements: Developed people skills.
Education
Murdoch University
Bachelor of Nursing
01.2023
Federation University
Diploma of Nursing
01.2019
BRACE Education and Training
Certificate III from Individual Support (Aging, Home and Community)
01.2016
Open Colleges
Certificate IV from Bookkeeping
01.2015
Delta State University
Bachelor of Science (Honours) from Geology
01.2005
Skills
- Communication: has ability to develop a rapport quickly with patients and their families and manage conflict negotiation, demonstrated during my 3 years working in rehabilitation settings as well as in the cardiology ward
- Individual work: I can work alone while caring for patients, using my initiative where appropriate, as demonstrated throughout my nursing career in aged care and in rehabilitation coronary care unit and cardiology ward
- Teamwork: My ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and having a sense of my role in a team, as demonstrated during my placement at Narrogin and working in various clinical settings
- Problem solving: I can prioritise and solve complex problems as demonstrated during my 3 years working in rehabilitation settings and at clinical placement
- Administrating medications: competent in medication administration following 6 rights of medication administration and patient care plan particularly with dysphagia and none-verbal patients
- PEG/NGT: competent in insertion and care demonstrated while working in different rehabilitation settings as well as during my stage 5 clinical placement at Perth Children Hospital
- IT skills: can proficiently use MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, the internet, and custom databases and systems used in clinical settings
- Medication via PO, IV, IM, Subcut, PR, PV, Topical, competent
- IDC insertion, care, and removal
- Wound care and management
- CVAD line care and management
- Arterial line care and management
- Competent in haemodynamic monitoring
Affiliations
- Australian Health Practitioners Registration Authority (AHPRA) since 25/07/2019 as an Enrolled nurse and Registration nurse (Dec 2023number) NMW0002289489.
- Australian Nursing Federation (ANF) since 2020. Member number 135597
- Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) Victoria (2019).
Timeline
Registered Nurse
South Metropolitan Health Services
01.2024 - Current
Stage 6 clinical placement
Rockingham General Hospital
09.2023 - 10.2023
Stage 5 clinical placement
Perth Children’s Hospital
07.2023 - 07.2023
Stage 4 clinical placement
Narrogin Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2023
Enrolled nurse
South Metropolitan Health Services
07.2022 - 01.2024
Enrolled Nurse vaccinator for COVID-19
South Metropolitan Health Services
06.2021 - 09.2022
Enrolled Nurse Specimen Collector - COVID-19
East Metropolitan Health Services
12.2020 - 06.2021
Disability Enrolled Nurse
Brightwater Care Group
04.2020 - Current
Enrolled Nurse
Various nursing agencies
01.2020 - 01.2021
Enrolled Nurse
Ballarat Health Services
08.2019 - 11.2019
Trainee Enrolled Nurse
Ballarat Health Services
06.2017 - 08.2019
Personal Care Worker
Ballarat Health Services
03.2017 - 08.2019
Home carer for Ms Victoria Wardlaw
Home care
04.2015 - 06.2016
Murdoch University
Bachelor of Nursing
Federation University
Diploma of Nursing
BRACE Education and Training
Certificate III from Individual Support (Aging, Home and Community)
Open Colleges
Certificate IV from Bookkeeping
Delta State University
Bachelor of Science (Honours) from Geology
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