Bethany Simmons
Sydney,New South Wales
Summary
An experienced and accomplished Paediatric Registered Nurse, dedicated to providing compassionate, empathetic and educated patient centred care. Demonstrates excellent initiative and focus. Passionate about a holistic and family integrated approach to paediatric nursing. Upholds NMBA values in all aspects of care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
34
34
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Registered Nurse, Emergency
Sydney Childrens Hospital Network
Sydney, New South Wales
12.2024 - Current
- Competent in cannulation and blood sampling.
- Proficient in CVAD access including portacaths.
- Rapidly responding to medical emergencies including resuscitation.
- Managing and escalating the care of a rapidly deteriorating patient.
- Tested glucose and administered injections.
- Administering nitrous oxide for patient procedures such as limb manipulation or stitching.
Paediatric staff nurse
NHS Professionals
Liverpool, Merseyside
03.2023 - 08.2024
- Working for an NHS agency, using transferrable skills moving around the hospital working in different specialities.
- Completed a 6 month block booking on an orthopaedic and neurosurgical ward, taking a varied range of patients.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Prepared patients for theatre, received them back from recovery and then observed vital signs in line with post operative policies whilst reporting any abnormalities for intervention.
Paediatric staff nurse
Alder Hey Children's Hospital
Liverpool, Merseyside
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Working on an acute medical ward, caring for children with different conditions including diabetes, asthma, bronchiolitis (requiring delivery of high flow oxygen), epilepsy, meningitis, sepsis, eating disorders, mental health disorders and palliative patients.
- Drawing up and administering both oral and IV medication in line with the BNFC, Alder Hey IV administration policy and NICE guidelines.
- Trained junior nurses on industry best practices and patient care regulations.
- Evaluated paediatric patient care needs, prioritised treatment and maintained patient flow.
Paediatric High Dependency Nurse
University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire
Coventry
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Working on a high dependency unit integrated with a general paediatric ward caring for critically ill children aged 0-18 years.
- Caring for patients requiring NIV ventilation including CPAP, BiPAP, high flow oxygen and escalating a deterioration requiring intubation/invasive ventilation.
- Caring for patients who required nurse/patient controlled analgesia.
- Identified patient deterioration through diligent observations.
Paediatric critical care nurse
Royal Manchester Children's Hospital
Manchester, Greater Manchester
09.2019 - 07.2021
- Working between both the PICU and PHDU at RMCH.
- Caring for patients with a range of complex needs such as, tracheostomy patients, patients requiring CRRT, nitric oxide respiratory support, inotrope support and chest drains.
- Kept up to date, relevant training through completing a foundation course in critical care following an SBAR tool.
- To support COVID-19, supported the adult intensive care unit, which was recognised by the Director of Nursing.
- Working within the wider MDT to support recovery for patients; including, respiratory/neurological physiotherapists, dieticians, nursing associates and medics.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Child Nursing
University of Manchester
Manchester 09.2016 - 07.2019
Level 3 BTEC National Diploma - Health and Social Care
King George V College
Southport, Sefton 09.2014 - 07.2016
GCSEs - Religious and Values Education
Formby High School
Formby, Sefton 09.2009 - 07.2014
GCSEs - English Literature
Formby High School
Formby, Sefton 09.2009 - 07.2014
GCSEs - History
Formby High School
Formby 09.2009 - 07.2014
GCSEs - English Language
Formby High School
Formby 09.2009 - 07.2014
GCSEs - Additional Science
Formby High School
Formby 09.2009 - 07.2014
GCSEs - Maths
Formby High School
Formby, Sefton 09.2009 - 07.2014
Skills
- Caring for the critically unwell child
- Charting and reporting
- Vital signs
- Nursing staff leadership
- Patient/parent education
- Central venous access devices (CVADs) and peripheral IV access
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency
Sydney Childrens Hospital Network
12.2024 - Current
Paediatric staff nurse
NHS Professionals
03.2023 - 08.2024
Paediatric staff nurse
Alder Hey Children's Hospital
04.2022 - 03.2023
Paediatric High Dependency Nurse
University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire
08.2021 - 01.2022
Paediatric critical care nurse
Royal Manchester Children's Hospital
09.2019 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Nursing - Child Nursing
University of Manchester
09.2016 - 07.2019
Level 3 BTEC National Diploma - Health and Social Care
King George V College
09.2014 - 07.2016
GCSEs - Religious and Values Education
Formby High School
09.2009 - 07.2014
GCSEs - English Literature
Formby High School
09.2009 - 07.2014
GCSEs - History
Formby High School
09.2009 - 07.2014
GCSEs - English Language
Formby High School
09.2009 - 07.2014
GCSEs - Additional Science
Formby High School
09.2009 - 07.2014
GCSEs - Maths
Formby High School
09.2009 - 07.2014
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