Carrie Harris
Victoria Point,QLD
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with over 10 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritising patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with surgical specialty.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Paediatric Registered Nurse - Team Leader
Queensland Children's Hospital
04.2016 - Current
- Co-ordinating shift as team leader on short stay surgical unit.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing individualised care plans tailored to the needs of patients and families.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Completing full comprehensive admissions in the busy pre operative area and liaising with surgical and anaesthetics regarding plan of care.
Paediatric Registered Nurse
National Health Service
07.2014 - 09.2015
- Delivered family centred care on a busy medical unit/HDU
- Completed preceptorship program as a new graduate.
- Consolidated skills in Children Nursing.
- Competent and timely medication administration.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate and empathetic communication with children and families.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, resulting in improved overall health outcomes.
Registered Nurse
Healthcare Australia
10.2015 - 04.2016
- Adjusted skills working throughout different wards a daily at areas daily at a tertiary children's hospital.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritising tasks and efficiently delegating responsibilities, ensuring all patients received timely care in busy ward areas.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Childrens Nursing
University of The West of England
Bristol, United Kingdom07.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Studies
Roehampton University
London, United Kingdom07.2004
Skills
- Family Centred Care
- Shift Co-ordination/Team Leader
- Medication Administration
- Admissions
- Post Operative Care
- Pain management
- Staff Allocations
- Team player
- Quality Improvement
Timeline
Paediatric Registered Nurse - Team Leader
Queensland Children's Hospital
04.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse
Healthcare Australia
10.2015 - 04.2016
Paediatric Registered Nurse
National Health Service
07.2014 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science - Childrens Nursing
University of The West of England
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Studies
Roehampton University
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