Brennan Childs
14c McGregor Street, Embleton
Summary
Registered Nurse currently practicing in the Intensive Care Unit of Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, who is seeking the opportunity to further develop nursing skills and knowledge in the area of IV Access.
You will find I am an honest, reliable and hard-working individual who endeavours to provide the highest possible standard of patient-centred care. I have a compassionate and empathetic nature and continuously strive to have a meaningful impact on the experiences of all patients and their family members. I am a very eager and driven employee who takes pride in self-development and patient advocacy, with the aim of being able to promote best possible outcomes for all patients. Additionally, I recognise teamwork and collaboration as paramount in healthcare. You will find I am a kind and caring team member who treats all colleagues with the utmost respect and relishes the opportunity to work alongside all other health professionals.
During my time practicing as a Registered Nurse I have been able to develop strong clinical, problem-solving, negotiation and interpersonal skills. This has allowed me to provide effective and holistic care to a diverse range of patients in medical, surgical and critical care areas.
Furthermore, I have actively sought out opportunities available to me in order to continue broadening my evidence-based knowledge and up-skilling as a Registered Nurse. I am a strong believer in continuously challenging myself in order to improve my ability to care for patients. I was offered the chance to obtain my cannulation competency whilst in my graduate program and have since have had the opportunity to work on a daily basis with all types of vascular access devices whilst in the ICU. As such, I have continued to build on my strong interest in the area, which accompanied with my ongoing desire to upskill, has driven me to apply for the Clinical Nurse training position within the IV Access team.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
08.2023 - Current
- Experience working in a critical care environment and managing high-stress situations
- Provision of high quality patient- and family-centred care within the critical care setting
- Implemented infection control and aseptic technique measures consistently, minimising risk of infection among vulnerable ICU patients
- Collaborated with doctors and nursing colleagues to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Recognition and management of rapidly changing patient conditions through use of vigilant, timely and responsive nursing care
- Ability to adapt quickly, prioritise tasks and multi-task in a fast paced environment
- Strong A-E assessment skills
- Strong ventilation and tracheostomy management skills
- Experience transporting ventilated and sedated patients to required scans
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, providing emotional support while addressing medical concerns
- Advocating for patients and families within the multidisciplinary team
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult moments
- Experience managing patient conflict through de-escalation
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients upon admission to the ICU, identifying urgent needs and initiating appropriate interventions
- Substantial experience with IV access devices - including use, management, insertion and removal
- Daily use of IV medications/fluids
- Sound experience administering and managing intravenous sedative, opioid and vasopressor medications
- Adherence to all relevant hospital guidelines and policies
- Recognising the need for, and obtaining assistance from senior staff members where required
- Preceptor to nursing students and new nursing staff
- Attendance of regular education sessions held by ICU SDN staff
Graduate Registered Nurse
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital - Short Stay Unit
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Provision of high quality patient-centred care for both pre- and post-operative patients across a diverse range of surgical specialties (including General Surgery, Urology, Neurosurgery, Plastics, Orthopaedics, Respiratory, Cardiology, Vascular, Ear, Nose & Throat, Gastroenterology and Interventional Radiology)
- Maintaining professionalism at all times
- Recognising and responding to acute deterioration in patients - including participation in MET calls
- Medication administration and management with adherence to the six rights
- Frequent use of IV therapies - including fluid administration, electrolyte replacement and medication administration
- Advocating for patients within the multidisciplinary team
- Experience with simple and complex wounds - including drain management, negative pressure therapy and wound packing
- Interdisciplinary communication with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Effective time management skills
- Working within my scope of practice at all times
- Adherence to all relevant hospital guidelines and policies
- Maintenance of a safe environment for all patients
- Providing continuity of patient care from admission through to discharge
- Organisation of required services or resources for patients following discharge
- Effective aseptic technique and hand hygiene skills in order to provide safe nursing care and promote infection prevention
- Participation in ward auditing and quality improvement
- Attendance of regular ward-based education sessions
- Preceptor to Nursing Students
Graduate Registered Nurse
Sir Charles Gairnder Hospital - Woods Ward
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Responding to, and managing acute patient deterioration
- Blood product administration and accompanied patient monitoring
- Routine patient care including observations, ADL assistance, accurate and timely documentation, frequent risk assessment and escalation where clinically indicated.
- Medication management and administration within the six rights – including IV medication and Braun Pump use
- Palliative care - including use of NIKKI pumps
- Liaising within the multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care
- Developed strong therapeutic relationship and communication skills
- Management of patient falls with the use of both Jordan frames and hover mats
- Male catheterisation
- Strong ISOBAR handover skills
- Patient load management and efficient time management
- Effective aseptic technique and hand hygiene skills in order to provide safe nursing care and promote infection prevention
- Developed ability to manage conflict in a professional and respectful manner
- Correct use of PPE including working with COVID positive patients
- Working within my scope of practice at all times
- Advocating for patients to ensure care is patient-centred
- Adherence to all relevant hospital guidelines, policies and procedures
- Ability to recognise the need for assistance from senior staff members
- Preceptor for Nursing Students
Education
Registered Nurse -
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Curtin University
2022
Foundation of Physics bridging course -
Curtin University
Perth, WAWestern Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) -
Albany Senior High School
Albany2012
Skills
- Strong clinical judgement and critical thinking skills
- Strong interpersonal communication skills with colleagues, patients and family members
- Excellent ability to develop therapeutic relationships and provide holistic nursing care
- Well-developed ability to reflect on and improve evidence-based nursing practice
- Compassionate and caring demeanour
- Excellent ability to work in team environments
- Sound leadership skills
- HALS competent
Accomplishments
- 2023 Rotary Nurse of the Year – Excellence in Graduate Nursing Finalist
- ·Vice Chancellors list recipient at Curtin University (2022)
- Undergraduate degree (Bachelor of Science – Nursing) - Distinction
- St. John Ambulance volunteer 2019-2022
Professional Registration
AHPRA registration - NMW0002633013 (Expiry 31/05/25)
References
Robert Mundy
Nurse Manager – Woods Ward
Hollywood Hospital // Sir Charles Gairnder Hospital
Robert.Mundy@health.wa.gov.au
0460 038 078
Chloe Pitos
Nurse Manager – Intensive Care Unit
Sir Charles Gairnder Hospital
chloe.pitos@health.wa.gov.au
08 6457 1360
Timeline
Registered Nurse, ICU
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Graduate Registered Nurse
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital - Short Stay Unit
02.2023 - 08.2023
Graduate Registered Nurse
Sir Charles Gairnder Hospital - Woods Ward
08.2022 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse -
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Curtin University
Foundation of Physics bridging course -
Curtin University
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) -
Albany Senior High School
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