Breeanen Blanch

• Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
• Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction by responding promptly to inquiries and addressing concerns professionally.
• Resolved conflicts swiftly among team members through effective mediation techniques, fostering an amicable working environment conducive to collaboration.
• Completed HBICIS training to complete higher duties while in charge.
• Checked in on staff on shift and completed tasks/cares were able to reduce workload.
• Ensure an open, positive and approachable attitude towards all work colleagues so they know they can come to me for help. Im a team player who will pitch in where necessary.
• Use closed loop communication with nursing staff, doctors, PICU team, ED, NUM, CNC’s and allied health to ensure patient flow and adequate care for our paediatric patient’s
• Provide regular updates to colleagues in regards to patients change of care plan or new tasks needing completion.
• Support staff when there are challenging parents/families, medical teams etc and step in when needed to assist in difficult conversation or escalations.
• Use a systems approach to ensure all tasks are done, ensure staff go on breaks, administrative tasks are up to date and appropriate care is upheld.

Managing patient care within my scope of practice as a Registered Paediatric Nurse. Providing care that utilizes available resources to ensure the optimum outcome for patients and their families which include some of the following:

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions. Escalated concerns to appropriate teams and personnel.
• Appropriate, safe medication administration and treatment provided to patients and responses monitored while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, medications, cares, disease process, and management.
• Maintained continuous growth of professional knowledge and competencies through ongoing education opportunities and evidence based care.
• Educated social workers and child welfare personnel on complex health issues, providing valuable insight into paediatric patients' conditions.
• Interacted with child welfare personnel and social workers in cases involving concerns about overall well-being.
• Utilised nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families to enhance patient experience and promote healing.
• Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilising proactive communication with parents and children.
• Responded to emergencies and critical situations to provide prompt and appropriate care.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide optimal patient care.
• Administered immunisations and other preventative care measures to promote health and prevent disease.
• Complied with ethical and legal standards to maintain professional integrity and meet regulatory requirements.
• Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunisations.
• Mentored junior nurses to promote professional development and enhance overall quality of care.
• Liaised with social workers and other support services to provide comprehensive care and address social and emotional needs.
• Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients and demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviours and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviours and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviours to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritising standard of care and best practices.
• Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy for Standard 8 - Managing deteriorating patients.Perform a variety of surgical drains/dressings changes, cares and removals. Eg. Penrose, pigtail, bellow vac and ICC drains.
• Surgical and wound care in a variety of Paediatric surgical and medical conditions.
• Perform PORT access/de-access/dressings and educated other nursing staff.
• Access PICC/CVL/Femoral lines, complete dressing and bung changes. Educated other nursing staff of procedure.
• Blood sampling, swab and pathology collection.

• Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
• Shift-coordinated/team leader
• Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
• Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
• Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
• Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
• Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify early indications of deterioration in a patient''s condition, enabling prompt intervention when needed.
• Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
• Developed strong rapport with patients and families, promoting open communication channels for effective collaboration in treatment plans.
• Ensured accurate documentation of all patient records, contributing to improved quality assurance measures.
• Acted as a clinical resource for colleagues seeking guidance on best practices or challenging cases, contributing to a supportive learning environment within the unit.
• Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
• Handled patient discharge planning, arranging for follow-up care after leaving healthcare facility.
• Promoted a culture of safety by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and reporting potential hazards.
• Maintained accurate and comprehensive patient records in line with regulatory standards.
• Coordinated seamless transitions between levels of care by effectively communicating with multidisciplinary team members throughout the process.
• Served as a patient advocate, ensuring individual needs were met and concerns addressed promptly.
• Streamlined workflow processes, improving overall efficiency within the unit.
• Handled patient transfers, following safety protocols to prevent injuries.
• Conducted comprehensive assessments of complex medical conditions, facilitating timely interventions to prevent complications.
• Assisted in developing continuing education programs, enhancing staff knowledge and skills in clinical practice areas.
• Provided specialized care for critically ill patients requiring advanced monitoring and interventions.
• Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up support to patients.
• Served as a clinical resource to staff, patients and families.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care.
• Monitored clinical staff performance and provided feedback.
• Facilitated and attended interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient care.
• Created educational materials for staff and patients.

Managed patient care within my scope of practice as a student Nurse. Provided care that utilized available resources to ensure the optimum outcome for patients and their families within these areas:

• Intensive Care Unit
• Surgical/Medical Ward
• Paediatric Ward
• Orthopaedic Ward
• Cardiac Ward