Bede Nolan
Toowoomba,QLD
Summary
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 humour to develop professional relationships with patients and families.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse
Saint Andrews Toowoomba Hospital
04.2023 - Current
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Reserve Infantry Soldier
Australian Defence Force
08.2022 - Current
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Executed directives from command centre with necessary timeliness and efficiency whilst in high stress environments
- Developed and implemented strategies to maximize team efficiency.
Registered Nurse
Saint Andrews Toowoomba Hospital
02.2021 - 04.2023
- 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.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Gardener /Landscaper
Self Employed
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to maintain excellent customer service.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Acute Care Nursing
Griffith University
Gold Coast, QLD10-2025
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD11.2020
Year 12 Certificate -
Iona College - Lindum
Wynnum, QLD11.2017
Skills
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Patient Care
- Communication
- Team Work
- Operating in High Stress Environments
- Resilience
Certification
- ALS - Advanced Life Support
- Combat First Aid (Infantry Medic Qualification)
- IVC and POC Competent
References
Kirsty Bowe - Clinical Nurse / ACNM
0448 212 545 - bowek@sath.org.au
Treasure Browne - Clinical Nurse / ACNM
0421 380 516 - brownet@sath.org.au
Timeline
Clinical Nurse
Saint Andrews Toowoomba Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Reserve Infantry Soldier
Australian Defence Force
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Saint Andrews Toowoomba Hospital
02.2021 - 04.2023
Gardener /Landscaper
Self Employed
01.2018 - 01.2021
- ALS - Advanced Life Support
- Combat First Aid (Infantry Medic Qualification)
- IVC and POC Competent
Graduate Certificate - Acute Care Nursing
Griffith University
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of Queensland
Year 12 Certificate -
Iona College - Lindum
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