Dedicated and multi-skilled Nurse with a strong background in various healthcare settings including child and maternal health, blood collection and general nursing. Skilled at adapting quickly and effectively to new environments and teams, providing a high level of care, adept at working in fast-paced clinical environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Health Nurse
Child Health Clinic
01.2022 - 07.2023
Focusing on prevention and promotion of child health for children aged 0 to 6 years
Providing information and advice from birth, support prevention, early detection of, and early intervention in, physical, emotional and social problems affecting children and their families
Postnatal home visits and support services (breastfeeding, sleep patterns, child care possibilities…) (40 visits per month)
Early childhood consultations with paediatrician (1 per week, 6 children per session)
Health assessments in nursery schools (200 children per year)
Collective actions for health promotion (3 per year)
Social investigations in association with child protection services (2 per month)
Wrote complex professional reports in case of social investigations leading to legal proceedings
Assisted non-French-speaking refugee mothers in navigating the medical system
Provided social support to a mother struggling with addiction, working collaboratively with her and a social worker to facilitate her integration into a rehabilitation facility with her daughter
Phlebotomist
Nancy’s blood donation centre
08.2016 - 08.2020
Conducted blood and plasma collections, performing approximately 3,000 venipunctures annually, both at the blood donation centre and at mobile collection sites
Ensured donors comfort and managing anxious donors
Provided clear explanations to patients about procedures and addressed any questions
Cultivated donor loyalty and raised awareness about the importance of donating blood
Identified veins suitable for venipuncture with precision, minimising discomfort for patients.
Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sterilisation of phlebotomy equipment, ensuring both donors and patient safety.
General Nurse
Kuindo Magnin Clinic
04.2018 - 07.2018
Worked as a general nurse in three clinics, managing both scheduled and last-minute shifts across various departments including the surgical ward, cancer care unit, labour and delivery, maternity suites, and emergency department
Managed 20 beds units in maternity suite with 2 midwives
Vaccinated newborns against tuberculosis, 4 per shift in maternity suite
Performed heel pricks on newborns, 5 per day
Developed acute adaptation skills, knowing where to work one hour before each shift
Adapted healthcare approach to respect and build trust-relationship to patients coming from different backgrounds and cultures (settlers 3rd generation, people from Wallis, expatriates from France, Kanak people)
Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication throughout their healthcare journey.
Managed complex caseloads efficiently, prioritizing tasks based on level of urgency while maintaining attention to detail.
Mentored new nurses, sharing expertise and guiding them towards professional growth and development.
Provided emotional support to patients facing difficult diagnoses or end-of-life situations, demonstrating empathy and compassion during vulnerable times.
Assisted in surgical procedures, ensuring smooth operations while maintaining high standards of care during critical moments.
Administered medications accurately and timely, effectively managing patients' symptoms and conditions. 2 chemotherapy treatments on implantable ports per shift in cancer-care unit
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, 10 patients per shift while working in surgical ward
Phlebotomist
Royal Perth Hospital, PathWest
10.2014 - 04.2015
Worked as casual then fixed-term phlebotomist both in the wards and at the 2 outpatients labs at Royal Perth Hospital
Collected pathology specimens from hospital in-patients and other clients
Collected blood from approximately 30 in-patients per day
Maintained a high level of accuracy in labelling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
Specimen collections included urine samples, blood specimens, swabs, skin scrapes and other collections for specialist tests
Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients, e.g in infectious
Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and bio-hazardous waste disposal procedures.
Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
Adapted to diverse patient needs by employing variety of blood collection techniques.
Familiarised with the Australian medical system
Improved my professional English both with coworkers, managers and patients
Registered Nurse
Hôpital Saint Joseph
11.2011 - 03.2013
Worked in a Maternity ward and Gynaecology Emergency, 13 beds unit, including 9 delivery rooms and 4 beds dedicated to emergencies.
3200 births per year occurred on this ward
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Welcomed patients and assess emergency level
Supervised enrolled nurses and students
Put on IV (5-10 per day)
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Assisted midwives during birth, 3 to 6 per day
Carried out the 2 hours post-natal observation, under midwife supervision
Assisted surgeons in the operation room during caesareans and spontaneous miscarriages
Supported with compassion and empathy mothers and co-parents having to experience the lost of their newborn
Gained further knowledge about obstetrics and maternity care
Gained experience about dealing with massive haemorrhages while working the most effectively possible within a team, when every second counts
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Registered Nurse
Clinic Saint-Jean de Dieu
11.2008 - 10.2011
Worked in a 21 beds surgical ward, within a team of 2 registered nurses and 1 enrolled nurse
Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualised care plans to patients, aged from 1 month to 94 years old
Delivered high level of quality care to patients undergoing diverse surgery specialities: Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Urology, Gastroenterology, Ophthalmology, Oncology and ENT
Welcome new patients and prepare them for surgical procedure
Taking care of them after time spent in recovery room
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Follow-up care until patients left, included bandage replacement, patient education regarding their pathology
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Registered Nurse
Centre Hospitalier privé
05.2008 - 10.2008
Worked full-time in neonatal care with 7 premature babies
Strengthened paediatrics knowledge there, as well as professional relationships with doctors, nurses, allied health and the entire medical staff
Assisted with complex procedures such as intubation, umbilical line placement, and lumbar punctures to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Provided ongoing support for neonatal care, ensuring healthy development of newborns and increasing survival rates.
Cultivated strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing emotional support throughout their infant's NICU stay.
Performed comprehensive assessments of neonatal patients, identifying subtle changes in condition that required medical intervention or modification of treatment plans.
Supported breastfeeding mothers by providing lactation assistance and education on breast milk expression techniques for their hospitalised infants.
Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, progress, and discharge planning in electronic medical records systems.
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