Amber Ferguson
Falcon
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with proven expertise in mental health care and nursing documentation, honed at South Metropolitan Health Services. Excelled in delivering compassionate patient care, enhancing recovery outcomes through effective collaboration and clinical judgment. Demonstrated leadership by mentoring nursing students, significantly improving team efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Nurse
South Metropolitan Health Services
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by providing compassionate and comprehensive nursing care to diverse populations.
- Conferred with RN to identify patient care needs and support and prepare patient admission, transfer or discharge.
- Completed, maintained and submitted accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient condition and treatment plan to facilitate continuity of care.
- Obtained information from patient interview and observation and documented vital signs, weights and heights to facilitate patient care activities.
- Contributed to achievement of established department goals and objectives by adhering to policies, procedures and quality and safety standards.
- Performed basic procedures and care activities to treat patient physical ailments and emotional needs and fostered collaborative relationship to identify causes, symptoms or explanations resulting in proper diagnosis and appropriate treatments.
- Instructed and counseled patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs to support plan of care.
- Exhibited competency in various nursing skills such as IV insertion, medication administration, and wound care management.
- Promoted teamwork among staff members, collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care delivery.
- Acted as a resource for nursing students, providing mentorship and guidance while fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Continuously expanded knowledge base through professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
Registered Nurse, Mental Health
South Metropolitan Health Services
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Provided direct patient care, ensuring proper administration of medications and treatments.
- Improved patient outcomes by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop effective care plans.
- Delivered compassionate care to enhance patient comfort and satisfaction.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions for prompt identification of complications.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care to promote recovery and prevent readmission.
- Coordinated with doctors and specialists to ensure continuity of care for complex cases.
- Streamlined care coordination by effectively communicating updates with healthcare teams.
- Conducted thorough assessments to evaluate patient progress and adjust care plans accordingly.
- Supported patient recovery with diligent monitoring and timely interventions.
- Reduced stress for patients by addressing concerns and providing emotional support throughout treatment.
- Managed multiple priorities in high-pressure environments to ensure quality care delivery.
- Identified signs of deterioration early, enabling timely escalation of care for at-risk patients.
Education
Bachelor - Nursing
University of Notre Dame Australia
Fremantle, WA2020
Highschool - Year 12
Living Waters Lutheran Collage
Warnbro, WA12.2015
Skills
- Nursing documentation
- Compassion and empathy
- Direct patient care
- Recording vital signs
- Patient safety
- Clinical judgment
- Mental health care
- Crisis prevention
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Compassionate and caring
- Critical thinking
- Avoiding least restrictive practices utilising safewards protocol
Certification
Bachelor In Nursing and
Certificate 4 in Preparation into Nursing Education
Timeline
Graduate Nurse
South Metropolitan Health Services
02.2022 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse, Mental Health
South Metropolitan Health Services
02.2021 - 02.2022
Bachelor - Nursing
University of Notre Dame Australia
Highschool - Year 12
Living Waters Lutheran Collage
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