Anabelle Leynes
9 Fossil Way, Fraser Rise,Victoria
Summary
NICU Registered Nurse providing advanced care for premature and critically ill infants in high-pressure settings. Supports ventilator management, monitoring, medication administration, and emergency response, with strong clinical judgement, clear escalation, and consistent collaboration across multidisciplinary neonatal teams.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit/ Special Care Nursery
ROYAL DARWIN HOSPITAL
08.2015 - Current
- Supported advanced neonatal intensive care for critically ill and premature infants.
- Monitored ventilated infants and managed CPAP therapy and oxygen support to ensure optimal respiratory function.
- Provided neonatal resuscitation and emergency response support.
- Cared for infants with respiratory distress syndrome, sepsis, congenital abnormalities, and surgical conditions, delivering tailored interventions to meet diverse medical needs.
- Administered medications and managed infusions in critical care settings, including intravenous therapy, blood products, and nutritional support.
- Assisted with ventilator, incubator, and advanced monitoring system setup and operation.
- Completed continuous neonatal assessment and responded quickly to changes in clinical condition.
- Maintained accurate documentation, followed hospital policies, international nursing standards, and clinical escalation procedures.
- Worked with neonatologists, midwives, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Provided emotional support and education to families during critical care journeys, facilitating informed decisions on breastfeeding, infant care, and discharge planning.
Renal Unit Graduate RN Rotation
Royal Darwin Hospital
03.2016 - 09.2016
- Coordinated care for patients undergoing hemodialysis and renal replacement therapies, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes.
- Prepared and educated patients before, during, and after dialysis treatment.
- Educated patients on kidney disease management, dialysis care, medication compliance, and lifestyle modifications to enhance self-management.
- Managed fluid restrictions, electrolyte imbalances, and renal-related complications.
- Administered medications safely, including renal-specific medications and intravenous therapies.
- Performed patient assessments, monitored vital signs, fluid balance, and clinical deterioration.
- Monitored and responded to changes in patient condition and clinical emergencies, ensuring timely interventions and patient safety.
- Collaborated closely with nephrologists, dialysis technicians, allied health professionals, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients with acute and chronic renal conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Flinders University
Adelaide, SACert 3 - Aged Care
WADE
Morphett Vale, SASkills
- Patient education
- Advanced life support
- Ventilator & respiratory support management
- Critical care monitoring
- Critical thinking
- Clinical assessment
- Medication administration
- Family-centered care
- Feeding management
- Thermoregulation management
- PICC line management
- Umbilical Venous & arterial line care
- High frequency ventilation
- Infection control
- Infection prevention and control
- Clinical documentation
- Electronic medical records
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Time management
- Team leadership
- Leadership
- Decision-making
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Team communication
- Collaborative practices
- Patient education
- Family support
- Analytical thinking
- Verbal communication
- Leadership and teamwork
- Verbal communication
- Collaborative practices
- Leadership
- Decision-making
Personal Information
Driving License: Clean C Class Driver's Licence
Certification
- AHRA, Nursing and Midwifery Registered Nurse
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certified
- Basic and advanced Life Support (BLS) with AED (Adult, Infants/Children, Newborns) certified.
- Graduate Nurse Program- clinical rotation in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Royal Darwin Hospital August- February 2015
- Graduate Nurse Program- Clinical Rotation in Renal Unit at Royal Darwin Hospital March- October 2016
- ANZNN CPI2026
- Evidence- based Practice for Improving Quality (EPIQ) October 2026 Workshop
- All other mandatory online education units/competencies completed annually
Professional development
- Regular participation in neonatal nursing programs
- Attendance at NICU workshops, conferences and clinical training sessions
- Commitment to evidence- based practice and continuous learning
Additional Information
- Police Clearance
- Working with Children Check
Timeline
Renal Unit Graduate RN Rotation
Royal Darwin Hospital
03.2016 - 09.2016
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit/ Special Care Nursery
ROYAL DARWIN HOSPITAL
08.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Nursing -
Flinders University
Cert 3 - Aged Care
WADE