Bridget Kennedy
40 Wondalga Crescent Nowra
Summary
Registered Nurse with a strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability. Demonstrated expertise in critical thinking and effective communication.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ramsay Health Care
02.2024 - Current
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Provided emotional support for patients facing serious diagnoses or end-of-life decisions, fostering trusting relationships with both patients and their families.
- Demonstrated adaptability during critical situations by remaining calm under pressure while providing high-quality care for patients experiencing acute or life-threatening conditions.
- Contributed to a positive work culture by serving as a mentor for new nurses and participating in shared governance initiatives within the organization.
Disability Support Worker
Interchange Shoalhaven
05.2023 - 03.2024
- Monitor consumer's vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviour documenting accordingly.
- Worked with children and parents to closely monitor and record social, behavioural and academic growth.
- Collaborated with consumer's, families and healthcare providers to drive continuity of care and implement effective treatment plans.
- Assisted consumer's with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped consumer's manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.
Student - Bachelor's of Nursing
University Of Wollongong
01.2020 - 12.2023
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating the ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Developed strong communication and organisational skills through working on group projects.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
Education
Bachelor's of Nursing -
University of Wollongong
Shoalhaven Campus12-2023
HLTAID001 - Provide First Aid And CPR
Australia Wide First Aid
Nowra, NSW05.2023
Skills
- Adheres to NMBA's RN Standards for Practice
- Maintain confidentiality and dignity of consumer's at all times
- Health assessments of consumers
- Adheres to safe work practices and organisations policies and procedures
- Adheres to organisations infection control policies
- Proficient written, electronic communication and documentation skills
- Active listening skills
- Person-centred communication skills
- Teamwork and collaboration within multidisciplinary team
- Critical thinking skills
- Prioritisation of tasks and effective time management
- Training and mentoring of New Graduate Nurses and Student Nurses
- Strong clinical judgment
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary team
- Nursing skills - proficient in; activities of daily living, wound management, fluid monitoring and therapy, medication preparation and administration, mobilisation techniques and equipment, consumer education, A-G assessments, ISBAR, subcutaneous and intra-muscular injections, stoma care, psychosocial care, pathology interpretation, cannula care, catheter care, complex wound management, admission and discharge planning, end of life care, nasogastric tube and drain care
References
Mrs Julie Tan
Learning and Development Coordinator
Nowra Private Hospital
0478 137 746
Melissa Kilminister
A/NUM and Quality Manager
Nowra Private Hospital
0439 047 195
Alison Shaw
CNS Rehabilitation Ward
Nowra Private Hospital
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ramsay Health Care
02.2024 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Interchange Shoalhaven
05.2023 - 03.2024
Student - Bachelor's of Nursing
University Of Wollongong
01.2020 - 12.2023
Bachelor's of Nursing -
University of Wollongong
HLTAID001 - Provide First Aid And CPR
Australia Wide First Aid
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