I am a UK trained registered nurse with experience in working in a busy high dependency unit and general medical and surgical wards. I also have experience in Occupational health nursing - injury management/ sickness management/ periodic health surveillance and health promotion. More recently I have worked for Mediserve nursing agency in Perth Australia across multiple hospitals in both the private and public sector.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Agency Registered Nurse
Mediserve Nursing Agency
09.2024 - Current
Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Venipuncture
Cannulation
Worked across public and private hospitals with a variety of patients from different cultural backgrounds
IV medications eg antibiotics, iv therapy
Adapted quickly to changes inpatient acuity levels and adjusted care plans accordingly to meet evolving needs.
Educated patients and families on disease processes, medical treatments, and self-care strategies, promoting informed decisionmaking.
Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and progress notes in electronic medical records.
Occupational Health Nurse
Health Matters Occupational Health
09.2022 - 09.2024
In this role I have developed a understanding of occupational health and workplace health
I have delivered programmes across a wide range of sites and companies, conducting statutory health surveillance programs, and fit for task assessments, including audiometry, spirometry, skin, hand arm vibration assessments, fresh food handler assessments, night workers health screening, and safety critical worker assessments
Strong communication skills and experienced in Report writing
Comfortable with Identifying and preventing work related health problems
Audiometry and spirometry testing - able to perform these assessments and interpret results
Management referrals/ sickness management
Administration of flu vaccination programs
Health and Wellbeing Promotion: blood pressure checks, cholesterol checks, body composition checks, Diabetic risk scoring and Cardiac risk scoring/Range of movement / Functional Capacity assessment
Case Management: Assisted in managing employee sickness absence cases
Produced high quality outcome reports in response to management referrals to support the manager and employee with the management of absences from work
Participated in the development of return-to-work plans
Provided advice to employees relevant to their conditions and advice to managers regarding appropriate adjustments in the workplace to support their employees
Administrative Duties: Maintained accurate and confidential health records
Prepared and maintained documentation and reports as required
Agency Nurse
Bond Healthcare
07.2021 - 09.2022
Duties included similar to those of the role below
Staff Nurse
NHS
09.2019 - 07.2021
In this role i worked primarily in a high dependency unit
I have also experience in working on general medical surgical wards from this role
Responsibilities and duties include assessing the condition of patients regularly, monitoring vita signs, symptoms, and any changes in their health status
Ensuring that patients are stable and responding promptly to any concerns
Administering medications, including intravenous (IV) medications
Managing and maintaining IV lines, including inserting IV catheters and monitoring IV fluids
Providing patients and their families with information about their condition, treatment options, and self-care
Helping patients understand their treatment plans and what to expect during their stay
Wound assessment and dressing changes, and following infection control protocols to prevent complications
Using and monitoring essential medical equipment, such as cardiac monitors, ventilators, and infusion pumps
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date medical records and documenting patient assessments, interventions, medications administered, and any changes in the patient's condition
Working closely with other healthcare professionals, including doctors, physiotherapists, and dietitians to provide comprehensive care for patients
Carrying out life-saving care, including CPR, and coordinating with the healthcare team to stabilise the patient
Providing emotional support to patients and their families, and offering reassurance, comfort, and empathy to patients coping with the stress of their medical condition
Keeping up with advancements in healthcare and attending regular training sessions to maintain nursing skills and knowledge