Beata "Bea" Grochola
Community Nurse
4/1a Regatta Blvd, Wurtulla,Queensland
Summary
Proactive, patient-oriented Community Nurse with 20+ years of experience in various clinical settings. Offering sound clinical knowledge and skills, as well as natural interpersonal strengths. Skilled at performing comprehensive nursing assessments, creating and implementing individual nursing care plans and optimizing patient care and support. Highly organised and efficient, able to multitask and prioritize patient's needs and daily assignments. Proficient at handling emergency situations and patient risk management. Excited to leverage clinical background to take next career step with Seasons Living.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Nurse
Remedy Healthcare
07.2020 - 12.2021
- Delivered excellent clinical care in the community for Hospital Care at Home (supporting individuals recovering from medical or surgical procedures and dealing with chronic conditions), and veteran (DVA) clients.
- Conducted individualized in-home patient clinical assessment to report patient's immediate condition or needs to care team leader.
- Collaborated with other multidisciplinary team members and agencies to promote community health and provide support at home eg. communicated with physicians and practitioners for patient care concerns to obtain orders and intervention protocols, coordinated palliative support for veterans and frail aged clients so they can remain at home.
- Developed plan of care for patient reflecting collaboration with members of healthcare team.
- Provided therapeutic nursing interventions for individualized plan of care to patient.
- Initiated emergency resuscitative measures according to resuscitation and advanced life support protocols and directives.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as medication administration (including IV, PICCs), complex wound care (including negative pressure wound therapy), continence management (incl. IDC/ SPC replacement and stoma support), surgical drains management/ sutures removal.
- Facilitated medication management and monitored for side effects in collaboration with provider/ adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Sustained quality and safety standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Implemented accurate and timely documentation in electronic client medical records.
- Maintained confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client facility staff.
Registered Nurse-Renal/ Gastroenterology
4 South, St George Hospital
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Gained clinical knowledge and expertise in the area of Peritoneal Dialysis delivering expert nursing care in complex situations while providing support and direction to junior team members.
- Effectively managed perioperative care by managing pain, supporting oxygenation and cardiovascular stability, maintaining fluid balance, providing wound care, monitoring bowel function, assisting with mobility, and preventing complications.
- Safely administered blood product
- Assisted during specialist procedures (eg. kidney biopsies, paracentesis) and followed strict procedures and guidelines to ensure patient safety.
- Actively participated in medical emergencies.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Followed safe patient discharge process by coordinating care and providing timely communication with key stake holders including families and community providers to ensure smooth transition of care.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Registered Nurse- Nursing Agency
NHS Professionals
09.2016 - 07.2018
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Registered Nurse-Junior Sister/ Band 6
Mount Gould Hospital-Stroke Rehabilitation
12.2015 - 08.2016
- Supported and developed effective working relationships across the site and acted as a coordinator for all Doctors’ calls out of hours.
- Provided first response to all requests for clinical advice and support from all rehabilitation wards.
- Co-ordinated all clinical emergencies (e.g. cardiac arrest, secondary stroke, post-fall trauma), during the Doctors ‘out of hours’ period.
- Ensured any untoward clinical incidents were managed under incident reporting and investigation policy and incident forms completed as appropriate.
- Closely involved in the provision of effective and appropriate management of beds utilizing the escalation procedure, when necessary.
- Facilitated effective communication with inter-professional /inter -agency teams, patients, carers and relatives and actively participated in the investigation of complaints.
- Actively participated in teaching and facilitating nursing staff development and identified training needs in regards to development of clinical reasoning/ clinical skills/ risk assessment.
Registered Nurse-Acute Stroke care
ASU/ Burrator Ward, Derriford Hospital
06.2015 - 12.2015
- Responsible for assessing patient condition, and planning and implementation of patient care plans.
- Monitored patients for deterioration in the physical or mental condition and took timely action, appropriately referring to other members of multidisciplinary team or worked with other agencies as required.
- Administered intravenous fluids and medications.
- Responded to life-threatening situations using nursing standards and protocols for treatment.
- Actively undertaking risk assessments and implemented risk reducing measures and reported any deficiencies in the arrangements for minimizing risk to the Manager.
- Responsible for checking that cardiac monitors and other types of medical equipment functioned properly.
- Actively contributed to the collection of data for research and audit purposes.
- Acted on behalf of patients, carers and staff to ensure their views are represented, provided education and support to patient and families in order to help prevent secondary stroke.
Registered Nurse-Special Care Team 1
Plym District Nurses, Plympton Clinic
07.2013 - 06.2015
- Fully responsible for managing a team of highly skilled Health Care Assistants providing 24/7 care to an individual patient with a C4 spinal cord injury; mechanically ventilated, with very complex and unpredictable needs.
- Engaged in the staff recruitment and selection process, conducted induction and training to new recruits and provided management, mentorship and supervision to the team.
- As a clinical lead for tracheostomy care, provided emergency care including changing tracheostomy tube, and all aspects of artificial respiration; coordinated all hospital admissions.
- Ensured high quality of care is provided to the patient, complemented by ongoing training and development.
- Monitored operational devices such as mechanical ventilators, ensuring they are working efficiently within the specified parameters of treatment.
- Responsible for continuous assessment of patient needs and liaised closely with the Plymouth Home Mechanical Ventilation Team.
Registered Nurse-Stroke Rehabilitation
Mount Gould Hospital
06.2009 - 09.2011
- Provided treatment and care to patients within a ward, devoted to adult patients who needed assessment, treatment and/or rehabilitation.
- Delivered high standard of evidence-based care to patients, ensured good standards of care for the patient were maintained.
- Adhered to NMC Code of Professional conduct at all times.
- Engaged in supporting patients, relatives, carers and friends in the care and rehabilitation process.
- Worked effectively as part of the immediate team and wider multidisciplinary team (MDT)and liaised effectively with all members to ensure patients’ needs were met.
- Provided support and advice to ward/unit staff (including junior staff) on clinical and administrative issues.
- Liaised with discharge coordinator to ensure effective admission and discharge of patients.
Registered Nurse -Aged Care
Cann House Care Home
05.2005 - 05.2009
- Provided treatment and care to patients within a family owned nursing and residential home.
- Delivered high standards of treatment and care to patients.
- Provided specialist support for a variety of ailments including patients with diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma.
Education
- Entry Program For Internationally Qualified Nurses
Australian College of Nursing
Sydney08.2017
-Bachelor of Nursing - Registered Nurse (Level One)
Higher School of Strategic Planning, Dabrowa G.
Krakow, Poland06.2013
Diploma of Nursing -
Medical College No 6,
Krakow, Poland01.2000
Skills
- Extensive experience in caring for elderly and vulnerable adults in various clinical settings
- Skilled in providing first response to clinical advice and leading and coordinating all clinical emergencies
- Experienced in navigating sensitive situations with care and compassion
- Ability to stay calm and collected in medical emergencies, effectively directing and supporting junior staff
- Extensive clinical skills (venepuncture, IV medication administration, IDC/SPC competent, comprehensive wound management (incl VAC), PICC management (incl blood sampling/ dx change and line removal), suture removal, surgical drains management, syringe driver proficient)
- Competent in effective Risk Management
- Operate to the highest levels of safety, quality and compliance
- Strong leadership skills/ team-oriented
- Compassionate
- Excellent time management and communication skills
Timeline
Community Nurse
Remedy Healthcare
07.2020 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse-Renal/ Gastroenterology
4 South, St George Hospital
08.2018 - 07.2020
Registered Nurse- Nursing Agency
NHS Professionals
09.2016 - 07.2018
Registered Nurse-Junior Sister/ Band 6
Mount Gould Hospital-Stroke Rehabilitation
12.2015 - 08.2016
Registered Nurse-Acute Stroke care
ASU/ Burrator Ward, Derriford Hospital
06.2015 - 12.2015
Registered Nurse-Special Care Team 1
Plym District Nurses, Plympton Clinic
07.2013 - 06.2015
Registered Nurse-Stroke Rehabilitation
Mount Gould Hospital
06.2009 - 09.2011
Registered Nurse -Aged Care
Cann House Care Home
05.2005 - 05.2009
- Entry Program For Internationally Qualified Nurses
Australian College of Nursing
-Bachelor of Nursing - Registered Nurse (Level One)
Higher School of Strategic Planning, Dabrowa G.
Diploma of Nursing -
Medical College No 6,
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