Carleen Hancock
New Town,TAS
Summary
I have been employed in the Day Surgery Unit at Hobart Private Hospital as a registered nurse (RN) for 25 years. I have extensive experience in this area, including patient assessment, pre-operative and post-operative care through to discharge. Ensuring adequate pain management and safe medication administration. I am committed to ensuring a positive patient experience through effective care, legal and ethical decision-making, and patient advocacy. I have cared for day cases, ranging from general surgery, urology, gynaecology, endoscopy, plastics, orthopaedics, treatment of pain, and oral surgery.
Prior background experience includes working as an RN at Box Hill Hospital (BHH) in their Hospital in the Home (1999-2000) program and also as an RN/phlebotomist in the BHH pathology department.
After registering, I worked on the Tasmanian Neurosurgical Unit at RHH. I also worked in a similar unit in Romford, United Kingdom, for 6 months in 1997. From 1994 to the end of 1996, I was employed at Calvary Lenah Valley in surgical and high-dependency care.
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Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
Hobart Private
Hobart, Tasmania
01.2001 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care; from admission process, second stage recovery and through to discharge.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and recovery..
- Documented patient assessments and surgical interventions accurately.
- Ensured compliance with legal and safety protocols for example ensuring correct patient details and accurate consent.
- Awareness of coordinating patient flow to optimize surgical schedules and minimize delays.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare providers within the day surgery unit.
- Managed patient pain levels through medication administration or alternative methods.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing (Post Registration)
University of Tasmania
Sandy Bay, Tasmania08-1996
Certificate in Nursing
Royal Hobart Hospital
Hobart, TAS12-1991
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Post-operative education
- Pain management
- Time management
- Documentation
- Patient advocacy
Certification
ANMF member
References
- Rebecca Brown NUM DSU
- rebecca.brown@healthscope.com.au
- Rosie Ludford Level 2 DSU
- roseanne.ludford@healthscope.com.au
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Hobart Private
01.2001 - Current
Bachelor of Nursing (Post Registration)
University of Tasmania
Certificate in Nursing
Royal Hobart Hospital