Alexis Butson
Burleigh Heads,QLD
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated enrolled nurse with 3+ years of clinical experience in diverse medical settings, providing high quality patient care. Skilled in patient assessment, care planning and multidisciplinary collaboration. Committed to promoting patient safety, holistic care and continuous personal development whilst harbouring strong rapport and professional connections with patients.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Enrolled Nurse - GP Clinic
HMS Medical Group
Robina, QLD
10.2023 - Current
- Currently employed at a fast - paced GP clinic that consists of 10 - 16 Doctors on a daily basis, as well as working along side allied health professionals that are on site.
- Competence in administering injections, vaccinations, wound care and assisting with minor surgeries or procedures.
- Experience administering IV, intramuscular, subcutaneous and oral medications to patients.
- Educating patients on health management, chronic disease management, preventive care, and lifestyle changes.
- A strong vaccination knowledge (administering childhood vaccinations as per QLD Government vaccine schedule as well as creating catch - up schedules, Travel vaccinations and appropriate vaccinations for people who are immunocompromised or belong to at at risk age group)
- Preventative care of patients
- Having shifts dedicated to our skin doctors in which we assist in procedures such as melanoma, cyst and skin care removal, cosmetic procedures and grafts in our ‘theatres’
- Being independently responsible for various treatment room duties and tasks
- Having a strong professional relationship with various patients, creating rapport
- Diligence in practice of 3 points of identification before administering medication to a patient
- Responsibility of patient triage and emergency management for deteriorating or ‘walk in’ patients
- Acted as a preceptor to new nursing staff in assisting into the transition of their new role at HMS.
- Conducting diagnostic tests within the clinic as per Doctors orders.
Enrolled Nurse - GP Clinic
Canungra/Coomera Town Medical Centre
Canungra, QLD
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Provide a range of care to all age groups (infants, adolescents, adults and elderly)
- Assisting doctors in minor surgical procedures whilst always maintaining a sterile field and safely discarding of sharps
- Providing services to patients such as ECG's, acute and chronic wound care, spirometry and preventative care
- Observed and documented patient progress for accurate treatment adjustments.
- Undertaking health assessments and chronic disease management care plans
- Maintained accurate medical records for continuity of care
- Knowledge in how to manage and handle cold chain breaches.
Enrolled Nurse - Mental Health
TMS Clinics Australia
Spring Hill, QLD
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Construction of multiple mental health/safety care plans
- Treating to 12-14 patients per day
- Performing safety assessments before administrating treatment
- Writing extensive care notes regarding the patient treatment
- Attending multidisciplinary meetings with GP's, Psychiatrists, Psychologists & other allied health professionals regarding patient diagnosis' and medications regarding their treatment.
- Formed professional relationships with patients creating rapport, trust & comfort during treatment sessions.
- Experience using Medirecords as a form of booking patient appointments / psychiatrist reviews and writing case notes.
- Provided patient education surrounding treatment, medications and side effects.
Assistant in Nursing - Aged Care
Churches Of Christ
Benowa
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Assisted residents with ADL's
- Bed baths/showering residents
- Lifting / hoisting residents using correct manual handling techniques
- Assisting with feeding & personal hygiene whilst maintaining privacy and dignity
- Assisted the RN with medication checks (ensuring the 5 safety identification checks)
- Assisted in wound care (specifically pressure area and chlorine wound care)
- Predominately working night shifts
Education
Diploma of Enrolled Nursing - undefined
TAFE QLD
QLD09.2022
Skills
- Clinical assessment and critical thinking - Proficient in conducting patient assessments to identify health issues and develop care plans, as well as an ability to analyze situations to make informed decisions
- Time Management - Excellent organisational skills to prioritise tasks and manage time efficiently in a fast - paced environment
- Communication - Strong verbal and written communication skills that effectively help in interactions with patients, families and other healthcare professionals
- Teamwork - Experience working collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care
Certification
- Valid CPR and First Aid certification
- Valid National Police check
- Valid Working with Children Check
- Covid 19 Vaccination Training for Administration
Timeline
Enrolled Nurse - GP Clinic
HMS Medical Group
10.2023 - Current
Enrolled Nurse - GP Clinic
Canungra/Coomera Town Medical Centre
01.2023 - 10.2023
Enrolled Nurse - Mental Health
TMS Clinics Australia
10.2022 - 01.2023
Assistant in Nursing - Aged Care
Churches Of Christ
06.2022 - 09.2022
Diploma of Enrolled Nursing - undefined
TAFE QLD