Bridey Connell
Tusmore,SA
Summary
Recent graduate from the University of Adelaide with a Bachelor of Nursing degree completed in 2023. Registered with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency), ready to embark on a fulfilling nursing career.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant in Nursing
Calvary Adelaide Hospital
120 Angas St, Adelaide SA 5000
07.2022 - Current
- Admitted and discharged patients, ensuring thorough preoperative assessments and provided detailed post-surgical care instructions to support their recovery.
- Assessed patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Utilised therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols, utilising both traditional paper notes and VITRO notes through EPAS Sunrise online system
Sales Coworker
IKEA Adelaide
397 Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Adelaide
11.2014 - 03.2022
During my seven years at IKEA, I demonstrated unwavering dedication and loyalty by consistently adapting to various roles and embracing opportunities for growth and development within the organisation.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of Adelaide
Adelaide04.2024
Skills
- The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) compliance
- Patient Assessment: Ability to perform thorough physical, psychological and neurological assessments
- Medication Administration: Proficient in administering medications and monitoring their effects
- Wound Care: Entry level proficiency in dressing changes, wound cleaning, and management
- IV Therapy: Skills in starting and managing intravenous lines and fluids
- Patient Monitoring: Monitoring vital signs and recognising deterioration in patient condition
- Clinical Procedures: Competence in performing various clinical procedures such as venepuncture, ECGs, oxygen therapy and bladder scans
- Emergency Care: Ability to respond effectively to emergency situations
References
Eric Egert
Contact No: 0413905838
Email: eric.egert@health.sa.gov.au
Position: Clinical Nurse
Relationship: Worked alongside during clinical placement 2023 at Hospital in the Home, Central Adelaide Local Health Network
Teresa Reid
Contact No: 0433099238
Email: Teresa.Reid@calvarycare.org.au
Position: Clinical Facilitator
Relationship: Clinical Facilitator during clinical placement 2023 at Calvary North Adelaide Hospital
Jessica Cooke
Contact No: 0450 356 530
Email: Jessica.cooke@calvarycare.org.au
Position: Registered Nurse, Recovery Unit
Relationship: Worked alongside during clinical placement 2023 at Calvary North Adelaide Hospital
Sally Saint
Contact No: 0408 124 506
Email: sallysaint71@gmail.com
Position: Registered Nurse, St. Andrews Day Surgery Unit
Relationship: Worked as an AIN under Sally when she was a clinical nurse at Calvary Adelaide in Day Surgery
Timeline
Assistant in Nursing
Calvary Adelaide Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Sales Coworker
IKEA Adelaide
11.2014 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of Adelaide