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
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
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
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