Annika Clark
Lismore,NSW
Summary
A dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with over one year experience in an Intensive Care Unit. A team-player who can also work independently.
Continuing to develop clinical skills in high-stress situations and managing critically ill patients. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, and respectful attitude.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
NSW Health- LBH ICU
02.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualised care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- 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.
- 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.
Registered Nurse
St. Vincents Private Hospital Lismore
04.2020 - Current
- Reviewed post-operative orders, continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals and orientated patient to unit.
- Evaluated patients needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each, while working within a multidisciplinary team to provide safe and quality care.
- Competent in administration of oral, IV, S/C and IM medication, procedures such as IV cannulation, insertion of NGTs and IDCs, monitoring and caring for drains and documentation of patients progress and plan.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Registered Nurse
RSL Lifecare Fromelles
11.2019 - 04.2020
- Established professional therapeutic relationships with residents, families and doctors to ensure effective communication
- Competently completed assessments to monitor and evaluate residents’ conditions and initiate treatment plans
- Effectively provided holistic care to residents and families
- Competently administered oral and S/C medication
- Appropriately delegated tasks to and effectively communicated with AINs and ENs to ensure an organised and positive work environment
Assistant in Nursing
RSL Lifecare Fromelles
04.2018 - 11.2019
- Provided professional and respectful personal ADL care for all residents
- Effectively managed difficult and dementia behaviour by building therapeutic relationships with residents and families
- Active involvement in end of life care including monitoring residents condition and personal cares
- Developed time management skills and became competent in manual handling
- Assessed residents conditions daily and reported any changes to the RN
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Cross University
Lismore, NSW11.2019
Skills
- Clear Patient Communication
- Recognise and respond to deteriorating patient
- CVC line management
- Wound management
- Basic Life Support
- IV Cannulation
- NGT and IDC insertion
- NIV and INV management and problem solving
- Head to toe patient assessment
- Titrating and managing inotropic medications
Timeline
Registered Nurse
NSW Health- LBH ICU
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
St. Vincents Private Hospital Lismore
04.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
RSL Lifecare Fromelles
11.2019 - 04.2020
Assistant in Nursing
RSL Lifecare Fromelles
04.2018 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Cross University
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