Antonia Ida Mary Tatham
Croydon,VIC
Summary
Adept at medication and IV administration, I enhanced patient outcomes and satisfaction at Eastern Health through compassionate care and rigorous infection control, reducing hospital-acquired infections significantly. My commitment to continuous professional development and teamwork has elevated patient care standards, demonstrating exceptional clinical judgment and patient management skills.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Eastern Health Angliss Hospital -P/T 24 Hrs Weekly
04.2009 - Current
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications or performing invasive procedures.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Enrolled Nurse
Walmsley Village Aged Care. (Casual Nurse Bank )
10.1986 - 01.1996
Enrolled Nurse
Manvantara Rehabilitation Hospital ( Full Time)
06.1980 - 12.1983
Enrolled Nurse
Mount Royal Parkville (Full Time)
01.1979 - 06.1980
Education
No Degree - Enrolled Nursing
Mount Royal Hospital
Parkville, VIC01.1979
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Education
- Patient Management
Declaration
This Curriculum Vitae is true and correct as at Wednesday October 2nd 2024.
Signed: ( Antonia Ida Mary Tatham)
Timeline
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Eastern Health Angliss Hospital -P/T 24 Hrs Weekly
04.2009 - Current
Enrolled Nurse
Walmsley Village Aged Care. (Casual Nurse Bank )
10.1986 - 01.1996
Enrolled Nurse
Manvantara Rehabilitation Hospital ( Full Time)
06.1980 - 12.1983
Enrolled Nurse
Mount Royal Parkville (Full Time)
01.1979 - 06.1980
No Degree - Enrolled Nursing
Mount Royal Hospital
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