Alison Jane Oxbury
Leeton,Australia
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills, and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications, and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven, and efficient, with strong interpersonal abilities. Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration, and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings a multi-year record in the field.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mediserve Nursing Agency
10.2024 - Current
- In this role I complete short term contracts in a variety of areas to cover staffing needs
- This it enables me to work in many different areas of nursing and maintaining my clinical knowledge and nursing skills
- I have used a variety of computer programmes to record patient notes, other documentation and measurements
- I assess and complete care plan for wound management, catheter care and changes, bowel care, change of continence needs with any new issues required to make a comprehensive referral and nutritional requirements
- I discuss the concerns with the care needs or interventions required for the patient with family members therefore giving my patient’s holistic care
- I liaise with doctors, physiotherapists, dieticians and other members of the multidisciplinary team to achieve the best outcomes for the patient
- I work well as a team member and will always offer help and support to my colleagues to ease their workload and support them when the equity is high
- My communication skills are very good and I can converse with people from a varying backgrounds and knowledge to ensure they understand and reduce any un-necessary anxiety or fear
Clinical Services Manager
Heritage Life Care
01.2024 - 10.2024
- I had 90 residents, 11 registered nurses, and 29 caregiving staff, whom I looked after and managed.
- This covers a variety of tasks, from care plans, incident reports, wound care, nutrition and elimination, fall prevention, and GP coverage, to ensure that the residents are cared for correctly, and the staff are happy in their employment and work within their scope of practice safely.
- I liaise with other medical professionals and follow up on any tests or investigations to aim for the best outcome for my residents.
- Acted as a liaison between patients and families and other healthcare providers involved in their care.
- Planned and implemented programs for health care or medical facilities supporting personnel administration and training.
- Delegated tasks to each member of staff and oversaw task completion, offering assistance to promote success.
- Trained staff nurses in medical office procedures to standardise quality of care.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements through root cause analysis techniques.
- Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment plans and wound or disease management.
- Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
Casual Registered Nurse
Rotorua Hospital
01.2023 - 03.2024
- I was a registered nurse who covered staff shortages on all wards at various shifts and days of the week.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Administrator
Karl & Co Ltd
07.2022 - 01.2023
- In this role I deal with customer and suppliers enquiries
- I book the jobs with the two teams of builders and disseminate this with the customer
- I complete the quotes and invoices and follow up on the payments
- We use the MYOB business system for quotes and invoices
- I contact suppliers to order materials
- I collate the hours and ensure the employees gain their correct wages
- I book any subcontractors that may be required to complete a building project and complete any building consents that are required
Cancer Support Nurse
Cancer Society
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Whilst in this role, I provided support for cancer patients and their families who required assistance and signposting to other organizations for extra support while they traveled their cancer journey.
- I organized a monthly support group that was to be held in Taupo.
- I communicated with them regularly, either in person or on the telephone, to see how I could best support them.
- I delivered frozen meals to assist when they were unable to make meals on their own.
- I communicated with other agencies and charities to assist with transport or accommodation while they received treatment.
- I disseminated information to them, so they were fully informed and attended their outpatient appointments to ensure all their concerns were discussed and to be able to explain any further treatments in laymen’s terms.
- Supported families during times of illness or injury by providing emotional support and assistance with decision making processes.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
Tele Triage Registered Nurse
Healthline
02.2021 - 04.2022
- My role as a tele-triage nurse involved receiving calls from the public or their family members, and assisting the service users in managing their health and well-being issues.
- This involved asking them assessment questions, examining the photos they supplied, and clinical measurements, thus identifying their clinical need.
- I provided accurate health information, or health improvement advice, where applicable.
- I supplied them with internet links for further information.
- I directed the service user to the correct place of care, with a required time to receive treatment.
- Evaluated patients, recognised and addressed complications, and coordinated treatment with other members of the critical care team.
Education
Associate of Science - Palliative Care
University Of Auckland
Auckland NZ04-2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of East Anglia
Norfolk UK04-2009
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Wound care
- Care plan development
- Electronic health records
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- Emotional support
- Infection control
- Geriatric care
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Removing sutures
- Care planning
- Orthopedic care
- Clear patient communication
- Telemetry monitoring
- Monitor vital signs
- Medical procedure assistance
- Long-term care
- Advance life support
- Hospice and palliative care
- Patient care
- Culturally sensitive
- Training staff
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mediserve Nursing Agency
10.2024 - Current
Clinical Services Manager
Heritage Life Care
01.2024 - 10.2024
Casual Registered Nurse
Rotorua Hospital
01.2023 - 03.2024
Administrator
Karl & Co Ltd
07.2022 - 01.2023
Cancer Support Nurse
Cancer Society
04.2022 - 07.2022
Tele Triage Registered Nurse
Healthline
02.2021 - 04.2022
Associate of Science - Palliative Care
University Of Auckland
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of East Anglia
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