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Caitlin McKenzie

Sydney,NSW

Summary

Highly-motivated recent registered nurse graduate with a desire to take on new challenges with experience in critical care. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital
TAMWORTH (NSW), NSW
11.2023 - Current
  • Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and medications administered in electronic medical record system.
  • Educated families on proper homecare techniques for post-discharge planning purposes.
  • Participated in quality improvement activities aimed at improving the overall standard of care provided to ICU patients.
  • Recognized changes in patient conditions, promptly notified physicians, and implemented appropriate interventions as necessary.
  • Assisted with end-of-life decisions by providing guidance and compassion.
  • Prioritized multiple tasks while maintaining excellent standards of care delivery.
  • Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients and families.
  • Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
  • Supervised cardiac monitors, alarms and high flow oxygen delivery devices.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses and outcomes.
  • Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterisations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.

Assistant In Nursing

Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital
TAMWORTH (NSW), NSW
02.2022 - 11.2023
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
  • Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
  • Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
  • Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
  • Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing -

Charles Darwin University
10-2023

Assistant In Nursing -

Open Colleges
02-2022

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Time Management

Certification

  • Personal Controlled Analgesia & Epidural certificate of compliance
  • BLS & ALS certified

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital
11.2023 - Current

Assistant In Nursing

Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital
02.2022 - 11.2023

Bachelor of Nursing -

Charles Darwin University

Assistant In Nursing -

Open Colleges

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