Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
References
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ANNIE CRAIG

Mosman,NSW

Summary

Highly motivated Registered Nurse, with a broad range of experience in intensive care, cardiothoracic surgery and neurology. I adapt quickly to change and actively pursue opportunities to expand my education and training. Known for my reliability and drive, I excel in all aspects of my career and thrive under pressure in an active team environment. Consumer focused, I advocate for the wellbeing of my patients providing them with holistic and comprehensive care. Passionate about medical technology, I am dedicated to exploring advancements that benefit patient outcomes. I am eager to progress in my career by utilising my clinical knowledge to contribute to the education of others within healthcare.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse 6G Intensive Care Unit

Royal North Shore Hospital NSW
2022.08 - Current
  • Caring for critically unwell patients, providing life saving treatment and support.
  • Highly trained in acute burns management, post operative orthopaedic and spinal surgery, trauma, gastroenterology and ENT.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating smooth integration into ICU and promoting a supportive workplace culture.
  • Managed patient flow effectively through timely placements upon admission as well as coordinating smooth transfers and discharges.
  • Early stage discharge planning with allied health and multidisciplinary teams.

Registered Nurse 6B Cardiothoracic Surgery

Royal North Shore Hospital NSW
2020.03 - 2022.08
  • Caring for patients in a surgical environment preceding and following cardiac surgeries, including coronary artery bypass grafts and valvular repairs.
  • Coordinated nursing staff as team leader, whilst managing 30 patients within the ward and communicating with treating medical teams for surgical timing and discharge plans.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.

Registered Nurse 7F Acute Stroke & Neurology Unit

Royal North Shore Hospital NSW
2019.06 - 2020.02
  • Serving as anon-call nurse in the acute stroke team, administering life saving thrombolytic treatment and assisting medical teams in monitoring stroke symptoms and transformations.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to implement and enhance treatment strategies.

Registered Nurse

Sue's Home Care Nursing Service
2018.04 - 2019.02
  • Providing care and support for people within the community including dementia and aged care, disability support and palliative care.

Sales Assisstant

Country Road
2017.11 - 2018.08
  • Met and exceeded sales targets consistently, contributing to overall team success.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with personalised product recommendations based on their needs and preferences.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing And Medicine

University of Notre Dame Australia
Darlinghurst, NSW
01.2019

High School Diploma -

Santa Maria Ladies College
Attadale, WA
11.2013

Skills

  • Nursing Team Leader
  • Preceptor for new staff in ICU
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Qualified Critical Care Nurse: managing ventilated patients, haemodialysis, drain and wound care, trauma and spinal rehab.

Volunteer Experience

  • RN Sony Camp (2019)
  • Clinical Nursing placements (1200hrs), ranging from Rehab, Aged Care, ICU, Emergency, Orthopaedic Surgery/Rehab, Operating theatre, Maternity and Royal Flying Doctor Service.
  • Cambodia volunteer trip (2013), assisted in building wheelchairs and toilet buildings for orphanages in rural communities. Volunteering in the women's prison, educating them on the use of sanitary items.
  • Punmu Immersion Program, WA (2011), volunteered in a remote Aboriginal Community in the local schools and homes, assisting in re-building health and education structures.

References

References available upon request

Timeline

Registered Nurse 6G Intensive Care Unit

Royal North Shore Hospital NSW
2022.08 - Current

Registered Nurse 6B Cardiothoracic Surgery

Royal North Shore Hospital NSW
2020.03 - 2022.08

Registered Nurse 7F Acute Stroke & Neurology Unit

Royal North Shore Hospital NSW
2019.06 - 2020.02

Registered Nurse

Sue's Home Care Nursing Service
2018.04 - 2019.02

Sales Assisstant

Country Road
2017.11 - 2018.08

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing And Medicine

University of Notre Dame Australia

High School Diploma -

Santa Maria Ladies College
ANNIE CRAIG