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BREANNE COLANTINO

Potts Point,Australia

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse – New Graduate

Prince of Wales Hospital
02.2024 - Current
  • Provide nursing care to inpatients on a medical unit, which specialises in the care of Haematology/Oncology patients.
  • Familiar with basic CVAD care and management.
  • Collaboratively work to provide safe, compassionate, person-centred health care in collaboration with patients, families, carers, and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Management of blood products and completion of blood safety training.
  • Maintain clear, concise, and accurate patient records.
  • Enhance patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.

Enrolled Nurse/ Registered Nurse

St. Luke’s Private Hospital
06.2017 - Current
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for optimised patient treatment plans and outcomes.
  • Administer medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitor responses.
  • Patient education and health teaching.
  • Provide bedside care for various pre and post-surgical and rehab patients.
  • Wound management, drain management, IV therapy.
  • Participates in admission and discharge planning
  • Records all information concisely, accurately, and ultimately on time.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Enrolled Nurse (Casual Pool)

St Vincent’s Hospital
09.2022 - 01.2024
  • Provided direct patient care, including administering medication, monitoring vital signs, and providing emotional support to patients and their families.
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans.
  • Documented patient care and maintained accurate medical records.
  • Followed all safety and infection control protocols.
  • Participated in continuing education programs to stay current on the latest nursing practices and techniques.

Registered Practical Nurse

The Wellington Nursing Home
06.2013 - 10.2015
  • Supported an average caseload of 40 patients in providing preventative health care within a nursing home environment.
  • Monitored patients’ pain management plans and nutritional regimes and tracked changes in patients’ mental health behaviour.
  • To plan, coordinate, manage and evaluate the resident's care plan by working with the resident/substitute decision-maker, physicians, nursing and interdisciplinary team.
  • Developed therapeutic relationships with residents and their families.

Registered Practical Nurse

Acclaim Health
07.2014 - 10.2014
  • Assessed and treated chronic and acute wounds, including pressure injuries, perinatal abscesses, burns, surgical, and ulcerations.
  • Charted and documented results of the patient's progress and updated care plans.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing -

Avondale University
12.2023

General Surgical and Orthopaedic Nursing Certificate -

05.2019

Palliative Care Certificate -

10.2014

Pain Management Certificate -

02.2014

Diploma -

Conestoga College
Kitchener, Ontario
05.2013

Skills

  • Reliability
  • Positivity and Professionalism
  • Honesty and Integrity
  • Critical Thinking
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Teamwork Skills
  • Effective Time Management
  • Relationship Building

Certification

  • WWCC
  • Annual BLS and Manual Handling
  • APHRA Registration

Timeline

Registered Nurse – New Graduate

Prince of Wales Hospital
02.2024 - Current

Enrolled Nurse (Casual Pool)

St Vincent’s Hospital
09.2022 - 01.2024

Enrolled Nurse/ Registered Nurse

St. Luke’s Private Hospital
06.2017 - Current

Registered Practical Nurse

Acclaim Health
07.2014 - 10.2014

Registered Practical Nurse

The Wellington Nursing Home
06.2013 - 10.2015

Bachelor of Nursing -

Avondale University

General Surgical and Orthopaedic Nursing Certificate -

Palliative Care Certificate -

Pain Management Certificate -

Diploma -

Conestoga College

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