Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Training
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ALLY BUSH

Caufield North,VIC

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with over six years of experience in acute care, recovery, and anesthesia. Skilled in clinical assessment, critical thinking, and effective communication, with a strong commitment to delivering patient-centered care. Seeking a part-time or full-time Virtual Health Clinician role to leverage my clinical expertise, coordination skills, and passion for providing accessible healthcare support to the community. Flexible, reliable, and eager to contribute to improving health outcomes through telehealth services.


Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
01.2020 - Current
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Assist of management of airway on induction, maintenance and extubation
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Administering medication including epidurals
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Managing pain crises and post-operative complications such as; airway complications, bleeding and vital stability.
  • Working with a range of patients and staff from different cultures, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, genders, skills and disabilities.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Cabrini Health - Malvern
01.2021 - 10.2022
  • Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • Patient care and emergency managment
  • Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
  • Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
  • Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Latrobe University Bendigo
01.2019

Skills

  • Passionate
  • Enthusiastic
  • Excellent Communication
  • Team Leading
  • Patient Navigation

Training

  • Kidney dialysis study day – 2024 – ANMF
  • Surgical urology study day – 2024 – St Vincents
  • Patient communication and breaking boundaries study day – 2024
  • Nursing Preceptorship – 2024 – Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
  • Advanced ECG monitoring course – ANMF (2023)
  • Advanced life support – Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre - 2023
  • Cannulation/CVAD competency – Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre - 2023
  • Chemotherapy Administration competency (scheduled for November) – Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre - 2021
  • Epidural/PCA/Intrathecal Morphine management study day/competency – Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre - 2020
  • Tracheostomy/Laryngectomy Management (scheduled for November) – Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Cabrini Health - Malvern
01.2021 - 10.2022

Registered Nurse

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
01.2020 - Current

Bachelor of Nursing

Latrobe University Bendigo
ALLY BUSH