Amanda Le Brocq
Scone,NSW
Summary
A loyal, positive and passionate Nurse with 17 years of diverse experience within aged care. From a traineeship then team leader to Registered Nursing providing direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with direct individualised needs of consumers ranging from ADL's, safe medication administration, assessments and care planning. Display a positive team and work ethic along with productive staff direction and leadership skills. Experience with the funding requirements within aged care as a liaison for the facility.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Calvary Retirement Communities PTY LTD
03.2006 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Managed care from admission to end of life phase.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- 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.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Attendance to wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Assisted the funding team with ACFI AND ANACC process and regular reviewing of care plans in relation to funding.
Education
Bachelor - Nursing
University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW11.2024
High School Diploma -
St Catherines College
Singleton12.1997
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Monitoring
- Care Planning
- Professional Bedside Manner
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Calvary Retirement Communities PTY LTD
03.2006 - Current
Bachelor - Nursing
University of Newcastle
High School Diploma -
St Catherines College
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