Alana Wilson
Registered Nurse (New Graduate Program)
Chatswood,NSW
Summary
Highly motivated, enthusiastic nursing graduate aspiring to practice, acquire and improve skills to promote health across the nursing care continuum. Recognised as a competent team member, effective communicator and collaborative within interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic patient centre care. Clinical skills developed throughout 2 years Masters course in Nursing, as well as through 2.5 years employment as a Disability support practitioner at Cerebral Palsy Alliance. Keen interest in mental health, surgical and paediatric specialties but open minded and eager to adapt to new environments.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Precept Nurse
Royal North Shore Hosputal Medical Ward
St Leonards , NSW
2021.05 - 2021.05
- 2 week placement on medical ward.
- Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
- Monitored each patient to meet appropriate care and document status changes.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Reviewed care plans and assessed alignment with long-term and short-term care goals.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
Precept Nurse
Northern Beaches Hospital Paediatric Ward
Frenchs Forest , NSW
2021.04 - 2021.04
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Observed patient care outcomes to facilitate ongoing quality care.
- Cared for each patient according to care plan and physicians' instructions.
- Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
- Changed out and monitored bandages, catheters and IVs.
- Communicated with patients and family members and provided updated information.
Precept Nurse
Sydney Road Family Medical Practice
Balgowlah , NSW
2021.01 - 2021.01
- 2 week primary health placement in a General Practice.
- Worked collaboratively with Preceptive nurses in a GP setting.
- Liaised with medical professionals in providing wound care to patients.
- Assisted with therapeutic counseling for patients receiving intramuscular and subcutaneous injections.
- Administered vaccines and provided nursing education.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Precept Nurse
Northern Beaches Hospital Mental Health Ward
Frenchs Forest , NSW
2020.11 - 2020.12
- Three week placement on 3B mental health ward.
- Educated patients and family members about mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures. Under supervision of precepting registered nurse.
- Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analysing complaints and symptoms. Reported findings to precepting nurse.
- Determined patient risk by utilising subjective and objective data obtained through patient interaction.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Precept Nurse
Royal North Shore Hospital Surgical Ward
St Leonards , NSW
2020.11 - 2020.11
- 2 Week surgical placement on surgical ward.
- Assisted nurses in cleaning wounds using aseptic technique.
- Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
- Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Education
Master of Nursing -
University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW 2020.02 - Current
Bachelor of Health Science -
University of Sydney
Australia 2012.02 - 2016.10
Skills
Interpersonal Communication
Referees
Nicole Jess
Final Year Clinical Facilitator
Northern Beaches Hospital
Peadiatric Ward
Contact details:********
Liz Jacobs
Nurse Unit Manager
Northern Beaches Hospital
Paediatric Ward
Contact details:******
Erica Macfarlane
Final Year Clinical Facilitator
Northern Beaches Hospital
Mental Health Ward
Contact details: ****
Ria Magno
Program Individualised & Community Coordinator
Cerebral Palsy Aliiance
Contact details: *****
Timeline
Precept Nurse
Royal North Shore Hosputal Medical Ward
2021.05 - 2021.05
Precept Nurse
Northern Beaches Hospital Paediatric Ward
2021.04 - 2021.04
Precept Nurse
Sydney Road Family Medical Practice
2021.01 - 2021.01
Precept Nurse
Northern Beaches Hospital Mental Health Ward
2020.11 - 2020.12
Precept Nurse
Royal North Shore Hospital Surgical Ward
2020.11 - 2020.11
Master of Nursing -
University of Sydney
2020.02 - Current
Bachelor of Health Science -
University of Sydney
2012.02 - 2016.10
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