Amber Doherty
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse looking for casual work 1-2 days a week. Proven to remain calm under pressure, skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, a respectful attitude, and excellent patient centered care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
Prince Of Wales Hospital
2024.03 - Current
- Record and document patient's vitals on the SAGO chart, administering medications as per eMR and documenting progress notes using a HIRAID format.
- Escalated deteriorating patients to managing doctors and senior nursing staff to revise and develop treatment plans.
- Demonstrated leadership by training student nurses on hospital policies, procedure and practices.
- Oversaw patient admission, transfers and discharges in Acute, SubAcute, Short Stay and Fast Track areas in the Emergency Department.
- Collecting pathology samples via intravenous cannula, venepuncture, portacath or other CVAD's.
Registered Nurse Casual Pool
Prince Of Wales Hospital
2023.10 - 2024.03
- Worked in a variety of different wards across Prince of Wales Hospital, mainly in the Emergency Department.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Registered Nurse Medical Imgaing Department
Prince Of Wales Hospital
2023.01 - 2023.06
- Worked within a multi-disciplinary team in the CT, MRI, Ultrasound Intervention and Inpatient Area of the Medical imaging Department.
- Skillful and precise in performing venipunctures and IV cannula insertion; collecting and sending blood samples and ensuring IV patency for contrast administration to prevent extravasation.
- Assisted with adult and paediatric Ultrasound and CT guided procedures such as Lumbar Punctures, Biopsies, Liver Abscess and Chest Drainages.
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
Prince Of Wales Hospital
2022.06 - 2023.01
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Utilised critical thinking skills to prioritise nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Assistant in Nursing
NSW Health
2020.10 - 2022.10
- Documented detailed records of nursing assessments and organized discharges.
- Employed mobility devices and equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries.
Assistant in Nursing
Medical Staff Agency
2020.08 - 2021.02
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Worked in contribution with Registered Nurses to complete patient assessments and daily treatments.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Technology Sydney
Sydney, Australia12.2021
Skills
- Intravenous Cannulation and Venepuncture
- Central Venous Access Devices (Access and Use)
- Medication Administration
- Subcutaneous and Intramuscular Injections
- Contrast Administration
- Male and Female Catheterisation
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Emergency and Critical Care Expertise
- Telemetry Experience
- EMR Proficient
- High Flow Nasal Prongs Care
- Extensive Wound Care Experience
Student Nursing Clinical Nursing Experience
- Emergency Department Bankstown Hospital (2 weeks in 2021)
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (including High Dependency Unit and Special Care Nursery) at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (4 weeks in 2021)
- Air Ambulance Sydney Airport Base (2 days in 2020)
- Psycho Geriatric Ward Bankstown Hospital (3 weeks in 2020)
- Geriatric Ward St George Hospital (3 weeks in 2020)
- Respiratory/ Cardiology Ward The Sutherland Hospital (2 weeks in 2020)
- Respiratory/ Cardiology Ward St George Hospital (2 weeks in 2019)
- Rehabilitation Ward The Sutherland Hospital (2 weeks in 2019)
- Dialysis Clinic St Vincent's Hospital (1 week in 2017)
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
Prince Of Wales Hospital
2024.03 - Current
Registered Nurse Casual Pool
Prince Of Wales Hospital
2023.10 - 2024.03
Registered Nurse Medical Imgaing Department
Prince Of Wales Hospital
2023.01 - 2023.06
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
Prince Of Wales Hospital
2022.06 - 2023.01
Assistant in Nursing
NSW Health
2020.10 - 2022.10
Assistant in Nursing
Medical Staff Agency
2020.08 - 2021.02
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Technology Sydney
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