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Brooke Johnston

Tullimbar

Summary

I currently work as a registered nurse at Wollongong Hospital. I would like to join Sydney Trains in order to challenge myself and test myself in a new career. Being a registered nurse has helped me to develop skills and qualities that would suit being a train driver.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

NSW Health
05.2018 - Current
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

Receptionist

Albion Park Rail Medical Centre
01.2015 - 04.2018
  • Handled assignments independently with good judgement and critical thinking skills.
  • Resolved customer problems and complaints.
  • Answered questions and addressed, resolved, or escalated issues to management personnel to satisfy customers.
  • Maintained a well-organized reception area with updated materials, contributing to a welcoming environment for visitors.
  • Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW
12.2017

Skills

  • Ability to work in high pressure, stressful and challenging situations leading to better decision making
  • Able to effectively and clearly communicate with other team members and the public
  • Work with other team members even when short staffed to ensure the best care and treatment
  • To use critical thinking in order to problem solve and improve outcomes
  • Follow policies and safety procedures at all times
  • Able to work a variety of shifts to reduce fatigue
  • Attention to detail
  • To manage and prioritise tasks to ensure effective and efficient time management

Timeline

Registered Nurse

NSW Health
05.2018 - Current

Receptionist

Albion Park Rail Medical Centre
01.2015 - 04.2018

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of Wollongong
Brooke Johnston