Carly de Leeuw
Narre Warren,Australia
Summary
A compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with strong commitment to patient care and well-being. Possesses foundational knowledge in medical procedures and patient care, with skills in in patient assessment, treatment and management. Aims to make a significant impact on patient outcomes through effective care and empathy. With over 4 years of healthcare experience, ranging from Aged Care to Emergency nursing,
now seeking to transition into new environment to facilitate ongoing personal development, bringing proficiency in handling medical emergencies and patient interactions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Registered Nurse (Gen Med/ED)
Monash Health
02.2024 - 02.2025
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple co-morbidities.
- Precepted nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Utilized effective communication techniques when explaining medical procedures to children, reducing anxiety levels and increasing cooperation during treatments.
- Managed complex paediatric cases by collaborating with specialists and coordinating care plans, resulting in comprehensive approach to patient needs.
- Assisted in identification of early warning signs in children at risk for health complications through routine monitoring and screening evaluations.
Registered Nurse
Chris Barnard Nursing Agency
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Flexibility: accepting last minute shifts to replenish staffing requirements within aged care facilities around Melbourne and Gippsland regions
- Administer medications accurately, monitor for side effects and educate residents and families on medication regimens
- Utilise critical thinking and problem-solving skills to navigate complex healthcare situations and make informed decisions
- Provide comprehensive care encompassing physical wellbeing, emotional support and spiritual considerations
- Work effectively with doctors and allied health professionals to ensure optimal resident outcomes
- Promoted family involvement in the care process, providing education on geriatric conditions and assisting with caregiver support resources.
- Closely monitor residents' health, assess changes in condition and provide appropriate care and guidance
- Accurately observe and interpret resident symptoms, then communicate clearly with doctors to ensure timely interventions
Registered Undergraduate Student of Nursing (RUSON)
Monash Health
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Practice safely within the profession and the RUSON scope of practice
- Provide support to the nursing team in the delivery of safe, evidence-based patient care within a multidisciplinary team environment
- Assist with patient general nursing care, settling, bathing, feeding and other care activities
- Completing relevant patient documentation, such as vital signs, fluid balance, bowel and urinary output and nutritional intake, using the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system
- Appropriately and promptly escalate any issues of concern to the RN/ANM
- Participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in-service sessions relating to paediatric education
Personal Care Assistant
Chris Barnard Nursing Agency
09.2021 - 01.2024
- Flexibility: picking up last minute shifts to replenish staffing requirements within aged care facilities around Melbourne and Gippsland regions
- Assist the nursing staff by observing and reporting promptly any changes in the condition or well-being of residents
- Personal hygiene, grooming, manicuring and oral hygiene
- Continence management
- Communicating with all residents effectively including the maintenance and the fitting of hearing aids and glasses as required
- Supports and assists residents with food and fluids as required
- Assisting residents'/clients with challenging behaviours, by participation in the development and implementation of individually designed management plans
- Perform other duties within scope of practice, and as directed
- Reporting in progress notes and providing relevant information to assist the RN to carry out holistic assessment and care planning
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Federation University Australia
Berwick, VIC12-2023
Victorian Certificate of Education -
Fountain Gate Secondary College
Narre Warren, VIC12.2017
Skills
- Professional bedside manner
- Compassion and empathy
- Attention to detail
- Clinical judgment
- Telemetry monitoring
- Wound care
- Precepting
- EMR systems
- Emergency care
- Pre-and Post-operative care
- Certified in adult & paediatric CPR/AED
- Adult & paediatric emergency assessment, recognition and stabilization
Accomplishments
- HEALT1111- ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS 1
- HEALT1113- COMMUNICATION FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
- NURBN3034- NURSING PRACTICE 7: CONSOLIDATION OF PERSON-CENTERED NURSING PRACTICE IN DIVERSE SETTINGS
Bachelor of Nursing, letter of commendation for the following courses
Membershipslicenseschecks
- Working With Children's Check, 12/28
- NDIS Worker Screening Check, 12/26
- Fit2work Police Check, 12/25
- Victorian Drivers' Licence
- Mask Fit Test, 12/25
- COVID-19 vaccination
- All other immunisations up-to-date
- AHPRA registration no.: NMW0002794578
Timeline
Graduate Registered Nurse (Gen Med/ED)
Monash Health
02.2024 - 02.2025
Registered Nurse
Chris Barnard Nursing Agency
01.2024 - 10.2024
Registered Undergraduate Student of Nursing (RUSON)
Monash Health
08.2022 - 12.2023
Personal Care Assistant
Chris Barnard Nursing Agency
09.2021 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Nursing -
Federation University Australia
Victorian Certificate of Education -
Fountain Gate Secondary College
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