Ashlea Lemmon
Moggill,QLD
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Nurse with extensive experience at Uniting Care Health, excelling in care coordination and quality improvement. Demonstrated clinical judgment and relationship development, enhancing patient outcomes. Mentored nursing staff, fostering a collaborative environment. Advocated for patient needs, ensuring effective communication. Implemented evidence-based practices, achieving a 20% improvement in care quality.
Dedicated and compassionate nurse with proven ability to provide patient care in fast-paced environment. Calm and level-headed when handling high-stress situations. Uses strong communication skills and humor to develop professional relationships with patients and families.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse
Uniting Care Health
01.2009 - Current
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify early indications of deterioration in a patient''s condition, enabling prompt intervention when needed.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, promoting open communication channels for effective collaboration in treatment plans.
- Acted as a clinical resource for colleagues seeking guidance on best practices or challenging cases, contributing to a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Served as a patient advocate, ensuring individual needs were met and concerns addressed promptly.
Clinical Nurse
Uniting Care Health
07.2008 - 07.2009
- Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences, ensuring their voices were heard in treatment decisions.
- Responded to medical emergencies with prompt and decisive action, minimizing patient risk and improving outcomes.
- Improved team efficiency by mentoring new nurses, sharing expertise and fostering supportive work environment.
Graduated Registered Nurse
Uniting Care Health
07.2007 - 07.2008
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families coping with acute illness or chronic conditions, fostering trustful relationships with them throughout their healthcare journey.
- Supported the implementation of evidence-based practice initiatives, resulting in improved quality of care for patients.
- Conferred with RN to identify patient care needs and support and prepare patient admission, transfer or discharge.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD06-2007
High School - High School
Whitsunday Anglican School
Mackay, QLD11-2001
Skills
- Care coordination
- Quality improvement
- Clinical judgment
- Team supervision
- Nurse training
- Critical thinking
- Staff management
- Patient observation
Timeline
Clinical Nurse
Uniting Care Health
01.2009 - Current
Clinical Nurse
Uniting Care Health
07.2008 - 07.2009
Graduated Registered Nurse
Uniting Care Health
07.2007 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Nursing -
Queensland University of Technology
High School - High School
Whitsunday Anglican School
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