Alecia Wilden
Griffin,Qld
Summary
A long-standing passion in caring for and helping people. A fierce advocate for patients and thrive with quick turn over and a busy ward. Skills that are suited to any area of nursing and enjoy working with a variety of different patients as proven in years working on a busy assessment unit. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
TPCH RAMS/EMU/DUIT (R.E.D)
08.2018 - Current
- Managing heavy, complex patient loads on a high turnover assessment unit.
- Clinical decision making and escalating deteriorating patients
- Working with specialized patients through both assessment units & the day therapy unit – complex medical patients, gastroenterology, dementia/delirium, mental health, respiratory, drug/alcohol & cardiology.
- Collaborated with physicians & multidisciplinary teams to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners & verifying interventions met treatment goals
- Administering Immunoglobulin therapy, inserting IVC devices, accessing port-a-cath & PICC line management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols as both a preceptor & senior nurse
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Assistant Store Manager
Dusk
05.2015 - 08.2018
- Managing staff rosters.
- Dealing with difficult customers in a professional manner.
- Time management with stock and customers.
- Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
- Mentored new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure their success within the organization.
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
- Developed a loyal customer base through personalized interactions, increasing repeat business in-store visits.
AIN
Eventide Nursing Home
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Completed activities of daily living for residents unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Maintained patient stability by checking weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for residents health and satisfaction.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different resident-facing areas.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Cleaned and sterilised medical instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Australian Catholic University
Banyo, QLD06.2017
High School Diploma -
Mueller College
Rothwell, QLD12.2012
Skills
- Thrives working collaboratively in a team using practice partnership
- Specialised cares – Cannulation/Port-a-cath insertion/ management, CVAD management, large volume paracentesis management/removal, catheter insertion/removal, telemetry monitoring, wound care
- Working in accordance with facility policies and NMBA values and ethics
- TMS courses - Dementia/delirium, occupational violence de-escalation and awareness & Preceptorship
- Patient flow management
- Team Leading
References
Kelly Percy
Clinical Nurse Consultant RAMS/EMU/DUIT
P 07 3139 5233
E Kelly.Percy@health.qld.gov.au
Con Newman Clinical Nurse RAMS/EMU/DUIT
P 0410756735
E Con.Newman@health.qld.gov.au
Timeline
Registered Nurse
TPCH RAMS/EMU/DUIT (R.E.D)
08.2018 - Current
Assistant Store Manager
Dusk
05.2015 - 08.2018
AIN
Eventide Nursing Home
01.2011 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Nursing -
Australian Catholic University
High School Diploma -
Mueller College
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