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Brooke Grenness

REGISTERED NURSE

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate novice Registered Nurse with experience in direct patient care in a fast-paced environment. I have developed a firm skill set in my graduate year including strong team-work, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent communication.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Graduate Program - Oncology Unit

Alfred Health
08.2024 - Current
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Provided support for patients' families during end-of-life care.
  • Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Provided emotional support for oncology patients experiencing distress related to their diagnoses or treatments, utilising active listening skills and empathetic communication techniques.
  • Provided compassionate care for oncology patients, addressing their physical and emotional needs during treatment.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualised care plans for oncology patients, promoting optimal treatment outcomes.

Graduate Program - Cardiac Unit

Alfred Health
02.2024 - 08.2024
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support alongside medical expertise throughout their hospitalisation experience.
  • Reduced recovery time for post-surgery patients through close monitoring and timely interventions.
  • Participated in ongoing education opportunities to stay current with best practices in cardiac nursing care.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple co-morbidities.
  • Monitored telemetry data closely, promptly alerting medical staff when intervention was necessary.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
  • Assisted treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.

Pre-Qualified Registered Nurse Acute Mental Health

Peninsula Health
02.2022 - 12.2022
  • Worked under supervision of the Registered Nurse in the clinical area.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in mental health nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing -

Australian Catholic University
Melbourne, VIC
12.2023

SKILLS AND CERTIFICATES

Hand Hygiene Certificate, Police Check, First Aid and CPR certification

NDIS Worker Screening Clearance VIC

Working With Children Card VIC

ECG Monitoring 

Venipuncture

Septic Screening

Medication and IV administration

Blood Product Transfusion Management

EMR

Central Line Access

Aseptic Technique

Wound Care



Timeline

Graduate Program - Oncology Unit

Alfred Health
08.2024 - Current

Graduate Program - Cardiac Unit

Alfred Health
02.2024 - 08.2024

Pre-Qualified Registered Nurse Acute Mental Health

Peninsula Health
02.2022 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Nursing -

Australian Catholic University

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