Ann Morgan
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with extensive clinical skills and knowledge. Experienced team leader and clinical mentor. Possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Provision of the highest quality healthcare using critical thinking skills to make appropriate clinical decisions to recognise and respond to patient deterioration. Excellent knowledge of national safety and quality standards to promote excellence in health care and to protect patients from harm.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Western Health
07.2022 - 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.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit
Lismore Base Hospital
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Increased family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on their loved one''s progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current on best practices and advancements within the field of critical care nursing.
- Effectively managed stressors associated with working in an intensive care setting while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Registered Nurse/F10 / Surgical and Orthopaedics
Lismore Base Hospital
10.2020 - 09.2021
- 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.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse / Emergency Department
Lismore Base Hospital
02.2020 - 10.2020
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse/ Emergency Department
Logan Hospital
07.2016 - 07.2020
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse/ Acting Clinical Nurse
Ward 2H - Surgical/ Orthopaedics,Logan Hospital
07.2006 - 07.2016
- 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.
Registered Nurse
Southside Endoscopy
05.2005 - 07.2006
Registered Nurse Neurosurgery/ Vascular
Gold Coast Hospital
01.1993 - 07.2005
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mackay Base Hospital
07.1993 - 07.1994
Registered Nurse
The Prince Henry Hospital
01.1992 - 07.1993
Education
Master Of Nursing ( Advanced Practice) -
04.2016
Bachelor Of Nursing -
11.1991
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient Care
- Infection control measures
- Documentation and Charting
- EMR Systems
- Patient Discharging
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Patient Monitoring
- Staff Supervision
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Monitor Vital Signs
- Critical Thinking
- Clear Patient Communication
- Pain Management
- Test Interpretations
- Accurate Documentation
- Performing EKGs
- Family Education
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Western Health
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit - Lismore Base Hospital
09.2021 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse/F10 / Surgical and Orthopaedics - Lismore Base Hospital
10.2020 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse / Emergency Department - Lismore Base Hospital
02.2020 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse/ Emergency Department - Logan Hospital
07.2016 - 07.2020
Registered Nurse/ Acting Clinical Nurse - Ward 2H - Surgical/ Orthopaedics,Logan Hospital
07.2006 - 07.2016
Registered Nurse - Southside Endoscopy
05.2005 - 07.2006
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit - Mackay Base Hospital
07.1993 - 07.1994
Registered Nurse Neurosurgery/ Vascular - Gold Coast Hospital
01.1993 - 07.2005
Registered Nurse - The Prince Henry Hospital
01.1992 - 07.1993
The University of Newcastle - Master Of Nursing ( Advanced Practice) ,
The University of Newcastle - Bachelor Of Nursing,
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