Bella Shaw
MELBOURNE,VIC
Summary
Motivated and capable registered nurse with over 5 years experience in the peri-operative and peri-anaesthetic setting, extensive surgical knowledge and expertise with a background in plastics and reconstructive surgery. Looking to take the next leap in my career and further pursue an interest in medical devices and sales and work in an environment that promotes continual development, teamwork and sharing knowledge.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Epworth Freemasons
Melbourne, VIC
11.2024 - Current
- Scrub/scout nurse working in plastics, general, urology and gynaecology specialties
- Assisted in surgical procedures alongside surgeons and medical device reps to ensure seamless operations.
- Provided support to junior nurses and assisted in training new staff members.
- Collaborated with physicians, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and healthcare professionals to enhance patient outcomes.
- Evaluated new technologies in theatre to assess their effectiveness in improving patient outcomes.
- Extensive knowledge on theatre processes, set ups and sterility
Registered Nurse
Stonnington Day Surgery
Melbourne , Vic
09.2023 - Current
- Scrub/scout, anaesthetics and recovery nurse
- Busy plastics day surgery working alongside 7 different surgeons under the Melbourne Institute of Plastic Surgery
- Competent and well experienced in theatre settings and surgical procedures
- Assisting in a variation of surgical procedures including the use of prosthesis
- Educated patients on pre-operative and post-operative care procedures
- Utilised critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately
- Administered preoperative assessments and prepared patients for surgical procedures.
- Provided postoperative care to patients by changing dressings, monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and providing emotional support.
- Assisted in operating room setup including draping sterile fields, setting up instruments and equipment according to surgeon preference, and preparing supplies for use during the case.
Registered Nurse
Royal Melbourne Hospital
Melbourne , Vic
01.2022 - 11.2024
- Experience working on a busy post-operative and medical ward specialising in orthopaedic medicine and gastroenterology
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for patients following joint surgery.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during procedures.
- Scrub/scout graduate year position working across various specialties, including trauma
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Deakin University
Burwood , Vic 02.2018 - 10.2021
Skills
- Surgical assistance
- Operating room setup
- Postoperative care
- Patient education
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Effective communication
Certification
- Current AHPRA registration
- Bachelor of Nursing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Epworth Freemasons
11.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Stonnington Day Surgery
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Royal Melbourne Hospital
01.2022 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Nursing -
Deakin University
02.2018 - 10.2021