Antonella Giles
Townsville,QLD
Summary
Passionate Registered Nurse with a comprehensive background in patient care, notably at Townsville University Hospital. Excelled in discharge coordination and IV management, enhancing patient recovery processes. Demonstrated exceptional communication skills and medical assessment acumen, contributing to improved patient outcomes. Proven ability in infectious disease control and fostering patient education.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Parklands Residential Aged Care Facility
Townsville, QLD
11.2024 - Current
- Provide routine care for residents in the facility, including medication administration, wound care, hygiene care, pressure area prevention and management, and care planning.
- Delivered respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family member.
Registered Nurse
Townsville University Hospital
Townsville, QLD
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Patient admissions through inter-ward transfers, elective theatre, and directly from the emergency department.
- Confirmed patients were cleared for discharge following evaluations from medical and allied health teams.
- Administered prescribed medications and coordinated with pharmacists to educate patients on new medications, including usage, potential side effects, and considerations.
- Delivered comprehensive education on post-discharge care and lifestyle modifications to facilitate a smooth transition home.
- Coordinated and scheduled follow-up appointments, and provided education on attending care to promote and support patients in reaching individual healthcare goals.
- Post-operative orthopedic care involving neuromuscular management, traction management, plaster care, wound care, and fixative care.
- Experience with an array of gynecological and ophthalmological patient care.
Graduate Registered Nurse
Townsville University Hospital
Townsville, QLD
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided care to acute geriatrics, dementia, and delirium, acute short-stay, and outlier palliative patients.
- Administered intravenous, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medication.
- Handled various medical appliances such as Alaris, Fresenius infusion pumps, and Niki systems.
- Showcased advanced skills in manual handling techniques.
- Collaborated and communicated with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, escalating deterioration appropriately.
- Provided patient education and support to promote autonomy and health literacy.
- Completed Safety Interventions Essentials, Essential Life Support, Diabetes Management, PalliLearn Palliative Care Navigator Course, and End of Life Law for Clinicians Modules.
Clinical Assistant in Forensics
Townsville University Hospital
Townsville, QLD
01.2011 - 01.2023
- Corresponded between partnering governing bodies.
- Provided education seminars for graduate nursing programs and unit in-service sessions.
- Trained and presented in Preventing Alcohol and Risk-Related Trauma in Youth.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing Science -
James Cook University
Townsville01.2022
Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques -
Southbank Institute of Technology
01.2012
Skills
- Medical assessment
- Discharge coordination
- Health screening
- Experienced with AUSLAB & ieMR Software
- PICC Line Proficiency
- IV management
- Infectious disease control
- Vaccine administration
References
- Kylie Perry, Nurse Unit Manager, Surgical Ward 1, Townsville University Hospital, kylie.perry@health.qld.gov.au, 07 4433 3377
- Leanne Ney, Clinical Nurse Consultant - Surgical 1, Townsville University Hospital, leanne.ney@health.qld.gov.au, 07 4433 3379
Undergraduate Placement Experience
- Renal Unit, Townsville University Hospital, Townsville, QLD, 01/2022
- Surgical Ward 1, Townsville University Hospital, Townsville, QLD, 01/2021,
- Medical Ward 1, Townsville University Hospital, Townsville, QLD, 01/2020
- Kirwan Child, Youth and Family Health Service, Kirwan Health Service, Kirwan, QLD, 01/2020
- Eventide Aged Care Complex, Charters Towers Health Service, Charters Towers, QLD, 01/2018
Accomplishments
- Completion of 15 and 20 years of Service Certificates
Languages
Italian
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Parklands Residential Aged Care Facility
11.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Townsville University Hospital
08.2024 - 11.2024
Graduate Registered Nurse
Townsville University Hospital
06.2023 - 06.2024
Clinical Assistant in Forensics
Townsville University Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Nursing Science -
James Cook University
Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques -
Southbank Institute of Technology
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