Brittany Nicholas
Mount McIntyre,SA
Summary
Highly motivated third-year Bachelor of Nursing student passionate about rural nursing and providing the best person-centred care. With over three years of acute nursing experience as an Enrolled Nurse at Mount Gambier Hospital, the new skills developed within the studies Bachelor of Nursing will be beneficial in broadening the scope of practice as a Registered Nurse graduate.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Enrolled Nurse
Private Ward | Mount Gambier District Hospital
02.2021 - Current
- Completed EN TPPP February 2021 – August 2021
- This included three six-week rotations across the surgical, medical and private ward
- While working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse: Provide direct care to patients, including ADLs, rehabilitation exercises, wound care, drains, etc
- Administer medications, including intravenous medications
- Ensure clear lines of communication between multidisciplinary teams and the patient and their family
- Utilising electronic health records (Sunrise), including admissions, preoperative checklists, progress notes, charting observations, discharge planning and discharge paperwork
- Recognise and respond to deterioration
- Provide support to patients and their families in challenging times
- Manage palliative patients and provide emotional support to patients and families
- Management of surgical and medical patients
- Wound care and management
- Liaise with and collaborate with patients, doctors, and other multidisciplinary team members to create a care plan
- Escalating care when required
- Assist in orientating new staff
- Excellent time management
- Policy and procedure compliance.
Carer
Private Residence
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Provide home care/assistance for two children with autism
- Outings and social interaction
- Communication with teachers regarding education
- Homeschooling activities
- Medication administration.
Sports Trainer
Torrens Valley Football Club
02.2018 - 12.2020
- Treat injuries within the scope of practice during games and training periods
- Provide information based on knowledge to ensure players seek and receive appropriate care
- Assist players with preventative strategies to reduce the risk of injury, such as strapping, warm-up, and cool-down methods.
- Dress wounds when required.
- Stocking and organising supplies and kits in the medical room.
Farm Hand
Claradale-RP Hermann & Co. | Mount Torrens, SA
01.2015 - 12.2020
Roustabout
Shearing Sheds | SA & NSW
01.2015 - 12.2020
Carer
Private Residence
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Provide care for client with acquired brain injury
- Provide nutrition through PEG/Tracheostomy
- Ensure PEG and Tracheostomy were clean and free of signs of infection
- Interaction with client – Provide brain-stimulating activities as well as outside activities
- Medication administration
- Essential household and yard duties – clearing hazards.
Shop Assistant
Chase n Dreams Hair & Beauty | Woodside SA
01.2014 - 01.2016
Waitress
The Providore | Woodside, SA
01.2013 - 01.2014
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA12.2024
Diploma of Enrolled Nursing -
Open Colleges School of Health
Keswick, SA2020
Level 1 Sports Trainer -
SA Sports Medicine Association
Kidman Park05.2018
High School Diploma -
Birdwood High School
Birdwood, SA12.2017
Certificate II in Agriculture -
Independent Institute
Salisbury, SA03.2017
Skills
- Empathetic and caring
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently or in a team
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure
- Resilient
- Strong work ethic
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
Accomplishments
2022 Young Achiever – Mount Gambier and District Hospital Service, Limestone Coast Local Health Network
Clinical Placements
- 2024, Registered Nursing Student, ICCU, Flinders Medical Centre, Eight weeks, 05/03/2024, 05/19/2024
- 2023, Registered Nursing Student, Emergency Department, Calvary Adelaide, Four weeks, 06/26/2023, 07/23/2023
- 2020, Enrolled Nursing Student, Surgical Ward, Lyell McEwin Hospital, Four weeks
- 2020, Enrolled Nursing Student, Rehabilitation, Modbury Hospital, Two weeks
- 2019, Enrolled Nursing Student, Stroke and Neurology Ward, Flinders Medical Centre, Four weeks
- 2019, Enrolled Nursing Student, Aged Care, Southern Cross Care, Mount Barker, Two weeks
Professional Development
- 2022, Venepuncture and Cannulation
- 2021 - current, Continuous professional development via SAH Moodle
References
- Helen Somerford, Clinical Nurse/ANUM, ICCU – Flinders Medical Centre, helen.somerford@sa.gov.au
- Sarah Richardson, Registered Nurse, ICCU – Flinders Medical Centre, sarahrichardson239@gmail.com
- Georgia Freeman, Registered Nurse, ICCU – Flinders Medical Centre, georgia.freeman@sa.gov.au
Timeline
Enrolled Nurse
Private Ward | Mount Gambier District Hospital
02.2021 - Current
Carer
Private Residence
01.2020 - 01.2021
Carer
Private Residence
05.2019 - 12.2019
Sports Trainer
Torrens Valley Football Club
02.2018 - 12.2020
Farm Hand
Claradale-RP Hermann & Co. | Mount Torrens, SA
01.2015 - 12.2020
Roustabout
Shearing Sheds | SA & NSW
01.2015 - 12.2020
Shop Assistant
Chase n Dreams Hair & Beauty | Woodside SA
01.2014 - 01.2016
Waitress
The Providore | Woodside, SA
01.2013 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of South Australia
Diploma of Enrolled Nursing -
Open Colleges School of Health
Level 1 Sports Trainer -
SA Sports Medicine Association
High School Diploma -
Birdwood High School
Certificate II in Agriculture -
Independent Institute
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