Alyssa Faye Cas
Spearwood
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at South Metropolitan Health Service, skilled in medication administration and patient advocacy. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through critical assessments and compassionate care. Committed to infection control and fostering a supportive environment, ensuring high-quality care and patient satisfaction. Fluent in English and Filipino.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
South Metropolitan Health Service
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviours and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviours to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Registered Nurse
Aegis Care
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviours to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Midwifery
Curtin University
Perth, WA12-2023
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care plan development
- Taking vitals
- Performing ekgs
- Mental health nursing
- FLUENT IN English and Filipino
Timeline
Registered Nurse
South Metropolitan Health Service
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Aegis Care
03.2024 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Midwifery
Curtin University
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