BRIEANNA FISHER
Carine,AU
Summary
Experienced Clinical Nurse with a strong background in providing paediatric and family-centred care in an acute trauma ward environment. Currently working on Ward 1B at Perth Children's Hospital, I have honed my skills over 7 years, ensuring efficient and compassionate care for patients. Seeking a change of pace and lifestyle, I am eager to take on new challenges and experiences working on a station. With a multitude of nursing skills, a genuine interest in farming, and a proactive attitude, I believe I would be a valuable addition to any team.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CLINICAL NURSE
Perth Children's Hospital, Ward 1B
01.2022 - Current
- Leading care of paediatric trauma, post operative and burn patients.
- Health and Safety Representative.
- Provided competent, quality nursing care informed by best practice and National Safety and Quality Healthcare Standards.
- Acted as a clinical resource for colleagues seeking guidance on best practices or challenging cases.
- Inititated 'Quality Improvement Projects' aiming to improve deficit in quality of care on the ward.
- Facilitated the personal and professional development of others through support, preceptorship and mentoring.
- Nursing coordination and leading the team.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive patient care and treatment strategies.
- Facilitated group education sessions.
REGISTERED NURSE
Perth Children's Hospital, Ward 1B
08.2017 - Current
- Care of paediatric patients requiring acute and reconstructive orthopaedic, plastic surgery, trauma and burn care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying medical officers and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing and following organisation policy.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Documentation and communication such as systematic clinical handover, nursing care plans, observational charts, patient progress, MET scribing and equipment check lists.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies
- Pain management in surgical and acute trauma patients
- Management of acute burn injury including dressing changes and fluid resuscitation
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
REGISTERED NURSE
Latrobe Regional Hospital, CCU
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Manage high dependency patients with acute illness and comorbidities such as DKA, NSTEMI, STEMI, TIA, exacerbation of COPD and high risk post-operative patients
- Manage patient's with chest pain including medication administration, observation, initiate and perform 12 lead ECG
- Management of Central Venous Access Devices and arterial lines including blood sampling and medication administration
- Clinical skills including management of Hi-Flow and continuous cardiac monitoring
- Monitor or evaluate medical conditions of patients in collaboration with other health care professionals
- Plan, evaluate, or modify patient care plans based on information gathered by observing and interviewing patients, or by analysing patient records
- Documentation and communication such as systematic clinical handover, nursing care plans, observational charts, patient progress notes, clinical pathways and equipment check lists
- Professional development and study day attendance such as ECG course, learning packages including Fluid and Electrolyte Package, Venepuncture, Continuous Cardiac Monitoring, Urinary Catheter Management Epidural Care.
REGISTERED NURSE
Perth Children's Hospital & Child and Adolescent Community Health (Registered Nurse Program)
01.2018 - 01.2018
- School Health, Child Health & Aboriginal Health Placements
- Assess the needs and potential health or safety problems of children and families, including School Entry Health Assessments
- Partook various community health nurse roles practicing within the 'Child and Adolescent Community Health framework and policies
- Record assessment findings clearly and legally
- Efficient communication with caregivers by acknowledging and responding to concerns, undertaking relevant assessments and discussing outcomes
- Participate in professional organisations and continuing education to improve practice knowledge and skills
- Implementation of the 'Western Australia Community Health Acuity Tool' to measure community health nurse workload, service planning and service delivery
- Involve caregivers as part of the assessment process by providing screening tools such as 'Ages and Stages Questionnaires'.
Private Support Worker
ACTIV FOUNDATION / RETT SYNDROME
01.2015 - 08.2017
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE NURSING -
Edith Cowan University
Perth, WASkills
- Willingness to learn
- Time management skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Team collaboration and leadership skills
- Versatility
- Positivity
- Interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking abilities
Certification
- Health and Safety Respresentative Course (North Metro Tafe, October 2024)
- APHRA Registration (2024)
- Western Australian Manual Drivers Lisence
- Certified 'Emergency Management of Severe Burns' (2024)
- CPR Certificate (2024)
- Manual Handling Certificate (2024)
- National Police Clearance
- National Working with Children's Clearance
- Police Criminal Health Clearance Card
- Australian Citizen
Priorpositions
- Private Support Worker 2015 - 2017
- Activ Foundation, 2017
- St John Ambulance Volunteer, 2017
Hobbies & Interests
- Pilates
- House plants and garden
- Creative projects
- Ocean swimming and snorkelling
- Travel
- Animals
- Socialising
References
Janaye Lucioli, 1B Staff Development Nurse, Perth Children's Hospital (Ward 1B), (08) 6456 2222, Janaye.lucioli@health.wa.gov.au
Timeline
CLINICAL NURSE
Perth Children's Hospital, Ward 1B
01.2022 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE
Latrobe Regional Hospital, CCU
01.2019 - 10.2019
REGISTERED NURSE
Perth Children's Hospital & Child and Adolescent Community Health (Registered Nurse Program)
01.2018 - 01.2018
REGISTERED NURSE
Perth Children's Hospital, Ward 1B
08.2017 - Current
Private Support Worker
ACTIV FOUNDATION / RETT SYNDROME
01.2015 - 08.2017
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE NURSING -
Edith Cowan University
- Health and Safety Respresentative Course (North Metro Tafe, October 2024)
- APHRA Registration (2024)
- Western Australian Manual Drivers Lisence
- Certified 'Emergency Management of Severe Burns' (2024)
- CPR Certificate (2024)
- Manual Handling Certificate (2024)
- National Police Clearance
- National Working with Children's Clearance
- Police Criminal Health Clearance Card
- Australian Citizen
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