Allyson Thomas
Yarra Glen,VIC
Summary
Driven, caring organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients,with a passion for working with children and successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors, physiotherapists, speech pathologist, dentist, audiologist, and specialist to maintain holistic healthcare practices.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Holmwood Aged Care
Healesville, VIC
06.2012 - Current
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Early Childhood Educator
Haig ave kindergarten
Healesville, VIC
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Provided a safe and stimulating learning environment for young children.
- Developed age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, social and intellectual development of children.
- Observed and monitored the behavior of children in order to ensure safety and provide positive guidance.
- Implemented appropriate strategies to manage challenging behaviors.
- Organized indoor and outdoor playtime activities to promote physical and mental development of children.
- Encouraged creativity through art, music, dramatic play and other creative activities.
- Maintained accurate records of each child's progress including daily observations and anecdotal notes.
- Collaborated with parents in order to discuss their child's progress or any concerns they may have had regarding their child's development or behavior.
- Fostered an atmosphere that encourages respect for all individuals regardless of gender, race or religion.
- Provided guidance on personal hygiene habits such as hand washing and teeth brushing.
- Conducted home visits in order to build relationships with families and assess the needs of individual children in their own homes.
- Attended team meetings with other educators in order to share best practices or discuss any issues related to childcare services.
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulations such as health and safety standards.
- Promoted effective communication between staff members by participating actively in team meetings.
- Assisted students with special needs by providing additional support when required.
- Contributed towards creating a curriculum based on developmental milestones set out by Early Years Foundation Stage.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Observed children to record development.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings and increase overall student happiness.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders and speech problems.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
General Practitioner Nurse
Knox Mdedical Centre
Boronia, VIC
01.2003 - 12.2006
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes and preventive health care measures.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for chronic medical conditions such as diabetes and hypertension.
- Educated patients about their conditions, medications, treatments, and follow-up care.
- Managed acute and chronic diseases using evidence based medicine guidelines.
- Assessed patient needs by taking detailed histories and performing comprehensive physicals.
- Referred patients to specialists when necessary or requested by the patient and family member.
- Scheduled regular checkups with patients to monitor progress of existing treatments or conditions.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care for patients across multiple settings.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to appointments in order to be fully prepared for each visit.
- Referred patients to outside specialists or hospital admission for more advanced care.
- Coordinated well-rounded patient care by collaborating with medical professionals in diverse clinical areas.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
Registered Nurse - Paediatrics
Box Hill Hospital
Box Hill, VIC
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve patient care quality and safety.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Education
Post Graduate Degree in Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
RMIT
Bundoora, VIC12-2006
Graduate Degree in Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Deakin University
Burwood, VIC12-2002
Skills
- Health care consultation
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Data Collection
- Care Planning
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Medical assessment
- Patient Management
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Nursing staff leadership
- Diabetes management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Case Management
- Compassion and Empathy
- Follow-up calls
- Culturally sensitive
- Patient education and counseling
- Family and patient support
- Community advocate
- Emotional awareness
- Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
- Evaluations
- Coordinating referrals
- Team Coordination
Affiliations
- Outdoor hikes with my children and family.
- Reading
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Haig ave kindergarten
01.2021 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse
Holmwood Aged Care
06.2012 - Current
General Practitioner Nurse
Knox Mdedical Centre
01.2003 - 12.2006
Registered Nurse - Paediatrics
Box Hill Hospital
01.2003 - 01.2006
Post Graduate Degree in Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
RMIT
Graduate Degree in Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Deakin University
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