Anneliese Connell
Clifton Hill,VIC
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated nursing professional commited to delivering exceptional patient care and outcomes. Skilled in collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams, leveraging a solid foundation of clinical knowledge and diverse nursing experience. Adaptable to new environments, technologies, and procedures, with a genuine passion for improving the lives of patients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Casual Pool Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Epworth Healthcare
12.2024 - Current
- Will be working across all Epworth sites in general and medical wards (currently awaiting shifts)
Casual Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Pulse Nursing Agency & Alliance Nursing Agency
11.2023 - Current
- Appointed to various hospitals around Melbourne within general medical and surgical wards
- Demonstrated autonomy and adaptability caring for patients in new environments every shift
- Prioritised effective communication with staff to ensure quality and safe care
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Epworth Freemasons
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Worked within a close team of nursing and allied health professionals on a 32 bed general medical ward (Ground East), additionally servicing the neighbouring Day Medical Outpatient unit
- Provided care for patients with acute and chronic health conditions involving renal, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, orthopaedic and neurological issues
- Worked in an 8 bed Day Medical Unit for outpatients under haematology, oncology and gynaecology consultants, ensuring safe set up, IV cannulation and administration of various infusions including immunosuppressants, fertility boosting therapy and general blood/blood product infusions
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Western Health
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Successful completion of the West Metro Graduate Transition Program across Western Health sites including Sunshine, Footscray and Werribee (community)
- Gained a solid foundation of nursing skills working within the fast paced public hospital system, building focus on clinical reasoning, timely decision-making, safe patient management and professional values
- The transition program included 3 rotations; Acute Aged Care Ward/Neurology Ward, Covid Vaccination Hub/Community Nursing and a rotation in Pool (nurse resource team) within various General Medical and Surgical wards
Personal Care Assistant
Rathdowne Place Aged Care
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to deliver healthcare within a residential aged care facility
- Assisted residents with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
- Adopted safe manual handling and operation of hoists
- Built and maintained rapport with residents and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship
Personal Care Assistant
Home Instead Senior Care
04.2020 - 04.2021
- Provided in-home ADL support, cleaning services, medication management, transport and companionship for seniors.
- Enhanced client well-being by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Promoted continuity of care by routinely communicating with healthcare providers and family members to share updates on the clients condition and progress.
- Facilitated social engagement by encouraging participation in hobbies, recreational activities, and community events to boost mental wellbeing.
Education
Diploma of Nursing -
RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC01.2021
Certificate III Business Administration -
Wise Education Group
Sunshine Coast, QLD01.2015
Skills
- Patient care and clinical assessment
- Infection control
- Basic Life Support (with yearly review)
- Taking vital sign observations and escalating management of deteriorating patients
- Administering medications, IV Fluids, blood transfusions and other blood products
- PIVC insertion
- Management of PIVC and CVADs
- Wound management including surgical drain management
- Prophylaxis Management
- Indwelling catheter care, removal and bladder washouts
- Pathology collection intravenously and via CVADs
- Diabetes management
- Nasogastric Tube (NGT) insertion and care
- Taking ECGs (Electrocardiogram)
- Falls Risk Management
- Escalating emergency codes and following hospital protocol to manage emergency situations
- Riskman documentation
- Patient and family education
- Admission/discharge planning & documentation
- Paper health charting and use of EMR (Electronic Medical Records)
- Behaviour management
- Time management
- Critical decision making
- Training & orientation of staff
- Teamwork
- Effective communication
Certification
07/2024
Working With Children Check, VIC Gov
05/2024
Enrolled Nurse AHPRA Registration (No. NMW0002509321)
03/2024
CVAD Competency, Epworth
03/2023
PIVC Insertion Competency, Epworth
07/2022
West Metro Graduate Transition Program, Western Health
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Nursing Clinical Placements
Successfully integrated academic studies with hands-on clinical experience, developing essential knowledge, skills, and expertise to excel in both independent practice and collaborative team environments within clinical settings (400 hours total)
- 06/2021 - St John of God Hospital, Surgical Ward, Berwick
- 10/2020 - South West Healthcare, District Nursing Team, Warrnambool
- 06/2020 - Healthscope, Disability Residence, Forrest Hill & Clayton
- 04/2020 - Estia Health, Residential Aged Care, Prahran
- 10/2019 - Dorothy Impey Home, Residential Aged Care, Pascoe Vale
Timeline
Casual Pool Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Epworth Healthcare
12.2024 - Current
Casual Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Pulse Nursing Agency & Alliance Nursing Agency
11.2023 - Current
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Epworth Freemasons
08.2022 - 08.2024
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Western Health
11.2021 - 07.2022
Personal Care Assistant
Rathdowne Place Aged Care
04.2021 - 11.2021
Personal Care Assistant
Home Instead Senior Care
04.2020 - 04.2021
Diploma of Nursing -
RMIT University
Certificate III Business Administration -
Wise Education Group
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