Caitlin Waetford
Kensington,VIC
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with a passion for women's health, cultural competency, and safety awareness. Adept at collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to support complex patient needs and advocate for at-risk populations. I strive for safety and excellence in patient care in order to achieve positive patient experiences, and the best health outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - 5 North
Royal Melbourne Hospital
Naarm (Melbourne), VIC
02.2024 - Current
- Working within a busy 20-bed general medical ward, where I care for patients with a variety of presentations, ranging from critically ill ICU step-downs to acutely unwell patients with eating disorders.
- Providing sensitive care and support to vulnerable patients with complex social situations. Advocating for these patients to the multidisciplinary team, where necessary.
- Working with the multidisciplinary team to assess and plan for complex presentations and discharges.
- Supporting patients and families through end-of-life care.
- Precepting students and new graduate registered nurses.
- Ensuring patient and staff safety through my role as 'Hand Hygiene Auditor'.
Registered Nurse - Surgical
Royal Perth Hospital
Boorloo (Perth), WA
08.2022 - 01.2024
- A dynamic nursing role on a 30-bed surgical unit specialising in colorectal, upper GI, vascular, and breast surgery. Within this ward, there were 10 HDU beds, where I cared for acutely unwell post-surgical patients.
- Caring for a complex patient cohort, including a large population of First Nations patients accessing surgical care "off Country"; and working closely with the Aboriginal Liaison Officer to provide comprehensive, culturally safe care.
- Working alongside the multidisciplinary team to educate patients who have received life-changing diagnoses and procedures. This included diabetes education, stoma education, and support for new amputees.
- Auditing ward safety and operations in my role as the Occupational Health and Safety Officer.
Disability Support Worker
MyPlace Ltd
Boorloo (Perth), WA
02.2020 - 07.2022
- Working amongst a team of carers to provide 24-hour care for a young person with Autism and complex social issues.
- Providing emotional support and assisting with all activities of daily living.
- Closely working with the Department of Communities - Child Protection (WA) to reconnect this client with their family members in a safe and appropriate manner.
- Collaborating with Allied Health providers to develop person-centred support plans based on individual needs.
Restaurant Supervisor
Aloft Perth
Boorloo (Perth), WA
03.2017 - 02.2020
- This was a busy supervisory role where I managed staff rosters and allocations, ensured all staff were appropriately trained to carry out their roles, and oversaw daily restaurant operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science (Nursing)
Edith Cowan University
Perth, WA06-2022
Skills
- Occupational Health and Safety Representative, Royal Perth Hospital
- Hand Hygiene Auditor, Royal Melbourne Hospital
- Preceptorship Training, Royal Melbourne Hospital
- Blood Safety Trainer, Royal Melbourne Hospital
- Basic Life Support
- Manual Handling
References
Joy Tomines
Nurse Unit Manager
5 North, Royal Melbourne Hospital
P: 0417 837 703
E: geyamjoy.tomines@mh.org.au
Frank Coenders
Associate Nurse Unit Manager
5 North, Royal Melbourne Hospital
P: 0402 392 530
E: frank.coenders@mh.org.au
Timeline
Registered Nurse - 5 North
Royal Melbourne Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse - Surgical
Royal Perth Hospital
08.2022 - 01.2024
Disability Support Worker
MyPlace Ltd
02.2020 - 07.2022
Restaurant Supervisor
Aloft Perth
03.2017 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science (Nursing)
Edith Cowan University
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