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Andre Panther

Frankston,VIC

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Peninsula Health, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through compassionate care and effective communication. Skilled in infection control measures and patient advocacy, consistently achieving high satisfaction rates while mentoring junior staff in best practices.

Overview

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1
Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Workforce Health Asessor
Melbourne, VIC
2025 - Current

Pre employment medical assessment

Recommendations for health and safety for candidates transition to new work role

Health monitoring and referral back to GP as required

Registered Nurse Occupational Health Nurse

Jobfit Health Group
Dandenong, VIC
03.2022 - 10.2025

Pre employment medical

Health surveillance medical

Recommendations to GP for general health and safety .

Registered Nurse

Peninsula Health
Frankston, VIC
05.2012 - 10.2021
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop comprehensive patient care strategies.
  • Educated patients on health management and wellness practices for improved outcomes.
  • Conducted assessments and recorded vital signs to ensure accurate patient evaluations.
  • Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing overall facility safety standards.
  • Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to streamline patient care processes and reduce wait times.
  • Mentored junior staff on best practices in nursing care and documentation accuracy.
  • 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.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Registered Nurse

Peninsula Private Hospital
Frankston, VIC
05.2003 - 01.2015
  • Led quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient satisfaction and care efficiencies.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.

Registered Nurse Respiratory Unit

Alfred Hospital
Melbourne, VIC
1995 - 03.1997

Registered Nurse

St Vincent’s Hospital
Melbourne, VIC
03.1992 - 1995
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.

Registered Nurse

Ipswich Hospital
Ipswich, QLD
02.1992 - 02.1993

Graduate year Medical surgical

Paediatric experience

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science

Monash University
Frankston, VIC
12.1990

Skills

Medication and IV administration

Medication administration

Direct patient care

Patient assessments

Patient and family advocacy

Infection control measures

Wound care

Compassion and empathy

Patient monitoring

Precepting

Patient discharge

Diabetes management

Medical recordkeeping

Hospice and palliative care

Setting up referrals

Certification

Basic life support ( annual update )

Timeline

Registered Nurse Occupational Health Nurse

Jobfit Health Group
03.2022 - 10.2025

Registered Nurse

Peninsula Health
05.2012 - 10.2021

Registered Nurse

Peninsula Private Hospital
05.2003 - 01.2015

Registered Nurse

St Vincent’s Hospital
03.1992 - 1995

Registered Nurse

Ipswich Hospital
02.1992 - 02.1993

Registered Nurse

Workforce Health Asessor
2025 - Current

Registered Nurse Respiratory Unit

Alfred Hospital
1995 - 03.1997

Bachelor of Applied Science

Monash University
Andre Panther