Angela Heald
Coolbellup,WA
Summary
With a 23 year history at St John Of God Murdoch Hospital, I have excelled in fostering strong relationships with all levels of the health care team. As a clinical nurse working in an area with chronic and acute medical conditions, I am highly committed to delivering high quality, evidence based education to patients, their families and fellow staff. I have experience in leading a team and providing guidance in complex situations.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, a willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills I feel ready to tackle a new challenge.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Respiratory/Cardiac/Thoracic
St John Of God Murdoch Hospital
09.2022 - Current
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and multi disciplinary team, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Attended Teaching on the Run Course to better facilitate and support new nurses and students.
- Created learning and teaching materials in my role as Pressure Injury and Falls Prevention Portfolio holder.
- Disseminated knowledge to staff and patients enquiring about voluntary assisted dying as Tier 1 Resource person for my Ward.
- Precepted new nursing graduates.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify early indications of deterioration in a patient's condition, enabling prompt intervention when needed.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, promoting open communication channels for effective collaboration in treatment plans.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient records, contributing to improved quality assurance measures.
- Served as a patient advocate, ensuring individual needs were met and concerns addressed promptly.
- Streamlined workflow processes, improving overall efficiency on the floor.
- Participated in hospital-wide initiatives aimed at improving patient safety practises.
- Provided specialized care for critically ill patients requiring telemetry monitoring or high flow oxygen therapy.
- Improved team efficiency by educating and mentoring new nurses, sharing expertise and fostering supportive work environment.
- Participated in continuous professional development, staying abreast of latest evidence based practices, policies and standards.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult medical situations.
- Educated staff and families on the palliative care process at the ward based level and provided care of the dying and deceased patient and care of their families both before and after a death has occurred.
- Facilitated patient education on disease management and prevention, empowering individuals with knowledge to take charge of their own health.
- Served as a clinical resource to staff, patients and families.
- Provided clinical oversight and support to health care teams.
- Monitored clinical staff performance and provided feedback.
- Facilitated and attended multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
- Created educational materials for staff and patients.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and appropriate escalation.
- Provided competent care pre and post operatively to thoracic surgical patients including intercostal catheter management.
- Assisted consultants with pleural taps.
- Educated staff and patients regarding indwelling pleural catheter management.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Registered Nurse, Respiratory/Cardiac/Thoracic
St John Of God Murdoch Hospital
07.2014 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- 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.
- Provided support for patients' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, to control and de-escalate situations.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Registered Nurse Oncology/Cardiac/Respiratory
St John Of God Murdoch Hospital
03.2004 - 07.2014
- Triaged oncology patients over the phone giving them advice and support in decision making.
- Provided holistic care to end of life patients and their loved ones.
- Provided dignified care to the deceased patient and to their loved ones sensitively aiding them as little or as much as they required.
- Cared for cardiac telemetry patients escalating care as required using appropriate escalation tools and systems.
- Cared for respiratory patients including chest drains.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Edith Cowan University
Perth, WA12-1998
Skills
- Clinical instruction
- Presentation skills
- Student evaluation
- Supervising students
- Mentoring proficiency
- Student evaluation abilities
- Relationship building
- Interpersonal skills
- Student mentoring
- Adult learning principals
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Respiratory/Cardiac/Thoracic
St John Of God Murdoch Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Respiratory/Cardiac/Thoracic
St John Of God Murdoch Hospital
07.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse Oncology/Cardiac/Respiratory
St John Of God Murdoch Hospital
03.2004 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Edith Cowan University
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