Carmel Lowry
Donald,VIC
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with a background in division 2 nursing, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care, urgent care response, and infection control. Excellent communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and collaborative healthcare environments.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Division 2
Rural Northwest Health
Hopetoun, VIC
12.2006 - 07.2024
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Registered Nurse Division 2
East Wimmera Health Service
Birchip, VIC
02.2001 - 01.2002
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Medical Receptionist/Registered Nurse Divison 2
Heritage Medical Clinic
Morabbin, VIC
03.1989 - 12.1998
- Scheduled appointments, optimizing patient satisfaction, provider time and treatment room utilization.
- Performed data entry tasks related to billing and collections procedures.
- Ordered and maintained supply inventory for medical office.
- Greeted and checked in patients, updating patient information in computer system.
- Verified insurance coverage for appointments and collected co-payments as required.
- Photocopied insurance cards, documented details and verified patient coverage for upcoming procedures or appointments.
- Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, collected and processed patient payments and maintained patient files.
- Answered phones promptly and directed calls appropriately.
- Performed bookkeeping duties, preparing and sending financial statements or bills.
- Scheduled tests, lab work or x-rays for patients based on physician orders.
- Carried out daily tasks by professionally communicating with physicians, nursing staff, technicians and medical assistants.
- Provided support to clinical staff during patient visits, including rooming patients, collecting vital signs and documenting chief complaints.
- Answered multi-line phone system and directed callers to requested personnel and departments.
- Called patients to confirm scheduled appointments and obtain additional details.
- Interviewed patients to complete case histories and intake forms.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Phlebotomist
Meldoc Pathology
Clayton, VIC
07.1986 - 03.1989
- Utilized aseptic techniques to prevent infection and cross-contamination during blood collection.
- Identified and labeled specimens accurately, ensuring proper handling and transport to lab.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique.
- Followed all safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
- Participated in continuing education to stay current with phlebotomy practices.
- Educated patients on specimen collection procedures and post-draw care.
- Prepared specimens for transport to external laboratories.
Education
Administer And Monitor Medications in The Workplace And Analyse Health Information - Nursing
Health Train
Bonbeach, VIC06-2013
Nurses Aid - Nursing
Swan Hill District Hosptial
Swan Hill, VIC04-1981
Skills
- Wound care
- Medication distribution
- Maintaining privacy
- Professional bedside manner
- Taking vitals
- Patient evaluation
- Personal care needs
Timeline
Registered Nurse Division 2
Rural Northwest Health
12.2006 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse Division 2
East Wimmera Health Service
02.2001 - 01.2002
Medical Receptionist/Registered Nurse Divison 2
Heritage Medical Clinic
03.1989 - 12.1998
Phlebotomist
Meldoc Pathology
07.1986 - 03.1989
Administer And Monitor Medications in The Workplace And Analyse Health Information - Nursing
Health Train
Nurses Aid - Nursing
Swan Hill District Hosptial
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