Bernie Wilkinson
MERIDAN PLAINS,Queensland
Summary
As an experienced Remote Area Nurse with a passion for indigenous healthcare, I have multiple skills in delivering culturally competent care, community engagement, and healthcare coordination.
I have strong organisational skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
I am passionate about advancing indigenous health and wellbeing, demonstrated through my high levels of commitment as a Remote Area Nurse.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Nganampa Health Council
07.2015 - Current
- Educated patients on self-care techniques, empowering them to manage their chronic conditions effectively.
- Providing primary health care in isolated/remote communities.
- Collaborating with local healthcare teams, addressing public health concerns, and promoting preventative care
- Assess and treat patients, managing medical or trauma emergencies when necessary.
- Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and adaptability to diverse environments.
- Work independently, making sound clinical decisions in the absence of immediate support.
- Engage with community members to build connections and facilitate health awareness.
- Coordinated medical appointments and transportation logistics, ensuring seamless continuity of care for chronically ill patients.
- Handled challenging situations professionally, resolving conflicts between families within an isolated community
- Promote culturally sensitive healthcare practices.
- Mentored Aboriginal health workers and promoting team cohesion and a supportive learning atmosphere.
- Providing guidance, support and training to help improve Aboriginal Health Workers skills and performance within a clinical setting.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families with effective communication and active listening skills.
- Increased vaccination compliance by educating parents about the importance of immunisation schedules and addressing concerns proactively.
- Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
- Advocated for patients needs within the healthcare system, resulting in improved access to essential services and resources.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss long-term care options for chronically ill loved ones, ensuring a smoother decision-making process.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions to develop strong connections.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Conducted regular assessments of patients'' wounds to monitor progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Strengthened relationships among medical professionals by leading interdisciplinary team meetings focused on enhancing quality of healthcare services provided to diabetic patients.
- Improved patient satisfaction levels through compassionate care, empathetic listening, and key education on diabetes management techniques.
- Provided education on diabetes self-management for improved patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Princess Alexandra Hospital
02.2012 - 01.2016
- Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviours and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Assistant Nurse
St Vincent's Hospital Palliative Care
04.2003 - 01.2012
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate palliative care and symptom management.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering a sense of trust and open communication.
- Implemented bereavement support initiatives for families after the loss of a loved one, promoting healing during difficult times.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Mental Health Nursing
University of Notre Dame Australia
Fremantle, WA06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Griffith University
Brisbane, QLD02.2012
Well Women's Health Unit
Family Planning Welfare Association
Alice Springs, NT12.2019
Maternity Emergency Care
CRANAplus
Rockhampton, QLD07.2021
Vaccines & The National Immunisation Program
Australian College of Nursing
07.2017
Skills
- Personal care needs
- Patient Evaluation
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Critical Thinking
- High level of autonomy
- Treatment Planning
- Immunisations and Vaccinations
- Cannulation & venepuncture
- Health Education
- Goal Minded
- Glucose Screening
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Nganampa Health Council
07.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Princess Alexandra Hospital
02.2012 - 01.2016
Assistant Nurse
St Vincent's Hospital Palliative Care
04.2003 - 01.2012
Graduate Certificate - Mental Health Nursing
University of Notre Dame Australia
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Griffith University
Well Women's Health Unit
Family Planning Welfare Association
Maternity Emergency Care
CRANAplus
Vaccines & The National Immunisation Program
Australian College of Nursing
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