Ashley Masters
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate registered nurse with a goal to provide holistic and individualized high-quality patient care. Skilled with a strong background in orthopaedic and trauma surgical nursing. Believes in collaborative work with patients, their families, and multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes. Demonstrates sound clinical knowledge with communication and critical thinking skills while a strong ability for patient advocacy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Affinity Nursing Recruitment
01.2024 - Current
- This role has allowed me to travel throughout Victoria and Tasmania while keeping best practice and furthering education in Orthopaedics, ENT, Gynecology, Plastics and General Surgery. I have also worked in nursing pool covering Med/Surg, Rehabilitation and Short Stay Emergency.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Orthopaedic Ward M6
Health New Zealand
04.2020 - 12.2024
- Caring for acute and elective surgery patients focusing in orthopaedics and trauma throughout the admission process till discharge. Medication and pain management, rehabilitation programs, IV cannula care, wound and drain care. All while using strong communication skills and empowering patients to take charge in their recovery journey.
- Improved patient mobility by implementing individualized rehabilitation care plans and monitoring progress. I worked collaboratively with different members of the multidisciplinary team and my nursing colleagues to achieve best outcomes for patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop holistic care plans addressing physical, emotional, and social needs of patients but also providing education to the patient and family.
- Developed teaching and leadership skills through becoming a senior nurse and regularly engaging in higher level tasks such as shift coordinator/team leader and precepting nursing students and new RNs to the ward.
Intensive Care Unit
Health New Zealand
02.2019 - 04.2020
- Gained extensive full body assessment skills and critical thinking skills caring for a range of patients including trauma, neuro, cardiac and respiratory, orthopaedic and chronic illnesses.
- Used different forms of monitoring and recording information to accurately document patients condition and progress.
- Developing strong communication skills which utilised with colleagues and patients to inform patients current status.
- Provided emotional support to patient and family members during stressful and critical incidents, strengthening therapeutic communication between health providers and consumers.
Education
Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing -
Massey University
11.2022
Preceptorship of Nurses - Practice Course
Waikato Institute of Technology
06.2021
Bachelor of Nursing -
Waikato Institute of Technology
11.2018
Certificate of Introduction to Study - Health
Waikato Institute of Technology
11.2014
Skills
- Professional responsibility
- Management of nursing care and service coordination
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- High level of autonomy
- Chronic disease management
- Leadership and Education Skills
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Affinity Nursing Recruitment
01.2024 - Current
Orthopaedic Ward M6
Health New Zealand
04.2020 - 12.2024
Intensive Care Unit
Health New Zealand
02.2019 - 04.2020
Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing -
Massey University
Preceptorship of Nurses - Practice Course
Waikato Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Nursing -
Waikato Institute of Technology
Certificate of Introduction to Study - Health
Waikato Institute of Technology
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