Ashleigh Hinds
251 Kaveneys Road Jeir ,NSW
Summary
I am a skilled and competent Registered nurse, with a broad range of skills and knowledge in both the acute and chronic settings. I am an enthusiastic, hardworking, resilient individual who communicates openly and actively listens. I am dedicated to delivering service excellence and do so when working independently, and within a multidisciplinary team. I am driven to providing high quality, safe care and achieve this under policy and procedure that surround my professional scope of practice. I am committed to continuous professional growth and development to provide high standards of professional care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Paediatrics
Canberra Health Services
05.2022 - Current
- Fracture skills, Competencies - Casting all limbs. Removing casts on all limbs. Removing K wires. Wound care and management. Working with members of the Multidisciplinary team. Liaising with consumers. Educating and teaching new staff members casting, and k wire removing skill
- Burns clinic, Competencies - Identifying depths of burns and pathway interventions. Applying best care practices in effective dressing options and changes. Working with members of the multidisciplinary team. Engaging in appropriate referrals for further care. Liaising with consumers. Educating and teaching new staff members about burn management and pathways, best practice regarding dressing options and change.
- Nasogastric tubes, Competencies - Insertion of tubes in adult and paediatric patients. Troubleshooting related issues. Education on tube management and feeding. Working closely with families and patients. Engaging with a multidisciplinary team for best care management. Guiding and teaching new staff of the best practice approaches during insertion, management, and troubleshooting. Keeping up to date with best practice policy changes and requirements for nasogastric tube insertion, PH readings, and management.
- Feeding tubes, Competencies - Change and management of gastrostomy tubes. Troubleshooting related issues. Education on care and maintenance for parents and carers. Teaching and guiding new staff through management of feeding tubes, education requirements and gastrostomy tube insertion. Liaising with appropriate multidisciplinary members to ensure holistic patient care.
- IV Cannulation, Competencies – Appropriate certification required for insertion on paediatric and adult patients. Management and care of insertion sites and lines. Blood competent. IV medication and fluid competence.
- Venepuncture, Competencies – Appropriate certification required for venepuncture blood collections. Blood competent. Attention to detail when labelling and sending required blood samples. Ability to identify required specimen devices.
- CVAD, Competencies– Appropriate certification for accessing Portacaths and Picc lines. Appropriate certification for Picc line dressings. Blood competent. Troubleshooting related issues. Care education on appropriate devices. De accessing devices. Excellent attention to detail during sterile procedures.
- Chemotherapy, Competencies- Handling chemotherapy. Correct checking of medications. Administering chemotherapy. Managing side effects and reactions to chemotherapy. Correct documentation. Escalating problems. Liaising with appropriate MDT members. Supporting patient’s, family members/carers during hospitalisations.
- Patient care, Competencies - Managing chronic conditions. Recognising and responding to deteriorating patients. Facilitating family needs. Liaising with members of the multidisciplinary team. Working closely with teams from other hospitals. Patient advocacy. Escalation and de-escalation skill.
- Nitrous Oxide, Competencies - Providing procedural sedation. Teaching and supporting staff in administration of Nitrous Oxide, under policy and procedure. Ensuring the safety of the patients airway.
- Other skills, Competencies - Teaching and guiding junior and new staff members in the above skills. Maintaining the flow of appropriate clinics. Working closely with management staff. Time management skills. Ability to identify areas requiring self-growth and education.
Registered Nurse Oncology
Canberra Health Services
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Utilised critical thinking skills to identify changes on patient conditions in order to prioritise nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered Chemotherapy safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Cannulated and accessed patients CVAD's in accordance with policy and procedure to ensure safe administration of medications.
Registered Nurse General Medicine
Canberra Health Services
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Utilised critical thinking skills to prioritise nursing interventions based on patients clinical condition, and diverse care needs
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Actively involved in multiple MET calls, confidently managed delegated tasks.
Support Worker
Care Plus
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
- Established trusting relationships with clients and their families through empathetic communication and active listening.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, understanding, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate - Paediatric Nursing
Griffith High School
Griffith, NSW2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Australian Catholic University
Canberra, ACT2020
High School Diploma -
Burgmann Anglican School
Gungahlin, ACT2017
Skills
- Approachable to both patients and families and co-workers
- An open communicator and an active listener
- Dedicated to providing services excellence
- Resilient, dynamic team player
- Knowledgeable
- Reliable
- Enthusiastic
Accomplishments
- Attended Westmead Sydney, Minor Burns workshop, 2023
- Attended Discovering the heart, Sydney Childrens Hospital, 2024
- Attended Casting work shops 2023
- Accredited assess the assessor under CHS guidelines
Refferences
Kara Allen RN 3.2
CNM Paediatric Outpatients
kara.allen@act.gov.au
0481452285
Esther Fernandez
RN 3.1 Chronic care
esther.fernandez@act.gov.au
0431589977
Timeline
Registered Nurse Paediatrics
Canberra Health Services
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse Oncology
Canberra Health Services
08.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse General Medicine
Canberra Health Services
02.2021 - 08.2021
Support Worker
Care Plus
01.2019 - 12.2020
Post Graduate Certificate - Paediatric Nursing
Griffith High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Australian Catholic University
High School Diploma -
Burgmann Anglican School
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