Alexandra Middleton
Elermore Vale,NSW
Summary
Hardworking and passionate Registered Nurse who strives in providing individualised patient care and who is committed to delivering effective education and counselling to each patient.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Calvary Mater Newcastle
02.2024 - Current
- First Rotation; Haemotology
- Second Rotation; Surgical
- Third Rotation; Medical/ Stroke
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW12.2023
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- CVAD Blood Collection
- CVAD dressing and bung change
- PICC/ Midline removal
- Drain removal
References
Lara Riley
Nurse Unit Manager Surgical
49850573
lara.riley@calvarymater.org.au
Levina Sugono
CNE Surgery
40143549
levina.sugono@calvarymater.org.au
Phillipa McGrath
CNE Learning and Development
40143813
phillipa.mcgrath@calvarymater.org.au
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Calvary Mater Newcastle
02.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of Newcastle
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