Amanda Anderson
Gayndah,QLD
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 8 years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in aged care environments. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Diligent Nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Well-qualified Registered Nurse with full APHRA credentials and extensive experience in aged care and palliative care settings. Passionate about delivering compassionate patient care with respect to individual patient needs. Open and clear communicator with analytical problem-solving abilities and advanced clinical expertise. Hardworking Registered Nurse with 8 years of experience in providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Driven nursing professional experienced in primary care and licensed in Gayndah. Compassionate, caring and comfortable working with people of all backgrounds. Assists with surgical procedures, restocking supplies and updating electronic health records. Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills. Caregiving professional with experience in providing quality care for elderly clients. Develops tailored care plans meeting unique needs of clients. Passionate about providing clients with high-quality care to improve quality of life.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acting Care Manager
Gunther Village
07.2021 - Current
- Coordinated referrals to specialists, hospitalizations, ER visits, ancillary testing, and other enabling services for patients.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Arranged transportation and documented details of discharge transition plans.
- Established and maintained relationships with clients, families and community partners to coordinate services to meet client's needs.
- Maintained network of community resources to provide most comprehensive support services possible to clients.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans and coordinated necessary services to avail quality care for clients.
- Communicated with healthcare providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Maintained detailed records in compliance with agency standards and regulations.
- Participated in team meetings and trainings to stay updated on best practices and new developments in care management.
- Responded to emergency situations and provided support to promote client safety and wellbeing.
- Assessed clients and developed plans to meet needs.
- Evaluated clients progress and adjusted service plans to address areas of concern.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
REGISTERED NURSE - AGED CARE
Gunther Village
12.2012 - Current
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care, including power or system outages, patient or family grievances, security issues and employee issues
- Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease
- Updated patient charts using [Software] with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices
- Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT IN TRAINING
Gunther Village
02.2003 - 06.2008
- Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to Registered Nurse
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
FRUIT PACKER
Glen Grove Orchards
04.1999 - 08.1999
- Protected materials for transport by correctly packaging products boxes and crates
- Decontaminated work areas using sprayers to apply cleaning and disinfecting solutions
- Promoted delivery efficiency by accurately labeling and organizing containers
- Operated warehouse equipment and reported instances of safety code violations to management to reduce risk of accidents
- Moved boxes and organized aisles to open up floor space and enable forklift operators to move freely through warehouse.
Education
Certificate 111 in Aged Care Work | Nursing -
Southern Queensland Institute Of Tafe
No Degree - Venepuncture
Mater Hospital
Brisbane, QLD09.2015
Year 12 -
Gin Gin High School
12.2007
Bachelor of Nursing -
Central Queensland University
11.1992
Skills
- Managed care
- Coordinating care
- Preventive skin care
- Equipment care
- Care summaries
- Healthcare management
- Emotional health care
- Direct care
- Patient care oversight
- Emergency care
- Emergency and preventive care
- Indirect Patient Care
- Patient care monitoring
- Healthcare laws and regulations
- Patient care activities
- Basic patient care
- Patient-focused care
- End-Of-Life Care
- Compassionate care
- Patient care and monitoring
- Nursing care plans
- Preventative care
- Ongoing care evaluations
- Care Planning and Management
- Emergency medical care
- Clinical care
- Preventive care
- Patient care planning
- Patient care standards
- Critical care nursing
- Wound care maintenance
- Patient care quality
- Care plan creation
- Nurse Call Systems
- Long-term Care
- Eldercare experience
- Healthcare regulations
- Personal care needs
- Emotional care
- Care plan initiation
- Compassionate patient care
- Resident care standards
- ADL support
- Medical chart documentation
- Treatment management
Certification
Understanding Dementia - University of Tasmania, 2018
Timeline
Acting Care Manager
Gunther Village
07.2021 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE - AGED CARE
Gunther Village
12.2012 - Current
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT IN TRAINING
Gunther Village
02.2003 - 06.2008
FRUIT PACKER
Glen Grove Orchards
04.1999 - 08.1999
Certificate 111 in Aged Care Work | Nursing -
Southern Queensland Institute Of Tafe
No Degree - Venepuncture
Mater Hospital
Year 12 -
Gin Gin High School
Bachelor of Nursing -
Central Queensland University
Understanding Dementia - University of Tasmania, 2018
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