ASHLEIGH CROSS
Seaford Heights,SA
Summary
I am a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive experience in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environments. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and a respectful attitude. Working proficiently within a team and individually.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Radiology SA
05.2021 - Current
- Assess and prepare patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments
- Assisting in procedures such as, PICC insertions, deep organ biopsies, ascitic and pleural drain insertions, spinal injections, cystograms, permacath insertions and multiple other procedures
- Giving informed consent to patients for relevant procedures
- Bedside reporting and handoff for patient transfers in recovery and to wards
- Assist the anaesthetist throughout sedation lists, ensuring room is prepared, setting up hi-flo when required, getting appropriate monitoring prepared, checking the correct drugs are available and assisting anaesthitist throughout procedure and on transfer to recovery
- Working with radiologists in developing post procedural care plan for return to ward
- Administering medications such as ordered by radiologist or anaesthetist, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after procedures, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process
- Set up and prepare room for radiologist before procedure
- Maintaining a sterile fields and being pre prepared for what the radiologist will need throughout procedures
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
SA Health
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care
- Maintained open and clear communication with doctor's to coordinate effective patient care
- Collaborated with senior staff to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide doctor's with important patient health information
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information
- Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care
- Promoted a safe and supportive environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to infection control protocols, maintaining equipment, and following safety guidelines
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care by effectively communicating pertinent information during hand-offs and discharge planning
Registered Nurse, Urology & Vascular Surgical Unit
SA Health
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Managed patients post vascular and urology surgery
- Managed complex wounds to encourage healing and minimize risk of infections
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions
- Prioritized nursing tasks and accurately reported patient status
- Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge
- Set up and managed bladder irrigation
- Managed indwelling catheters and removal of catheters by following urology protocols such as trials of voids
- Administered IV antibiotics and fluids
Personal Care Worker
JAPARA
07.2016 - 01.2019
Education
Bachelor of Nursing Pre-Registration -
Flinders University
11.2018
High School Diploma -
Seaford Secondary College
11.2013
Skills
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Assisting Doctors Throughout Procedures
- Surgical Don and Doffing
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Assessments
- Infection control measures
- Monitoring Vital Signs with rapid response to deteriorating patients
References
- Dr Sarah Faithfull, Radiologist, 0414 638 042, sarah.faithfull@chapmans.id.au
- Julia Wadey, Registered Nurse, 0421 866 871, julia.wadey@radiologysa.com.au
- Dr Nathan Judd, Anaesthetist, 0403 204 819
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Radiology SA
05.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
SA Health
09.2019 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse, Urology & Vascular Surgical Unit
SA Health
02.2019 - 08.2019
Personal Care Worker
JAPARA
07.2016 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Nursing Pre-Registration -
Flinders University
High School Diploma -
Seaford Secondary College