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Cassandra Przygoda

SHAILER PARK,QLD

Summary

Caring, hardworking and service-oriented registered nurse with several years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. I am a collaborative and motivational leader with a passion for orthopaedics. The culmination of my experiences in previous roles has helped develop my communication, flexibility, problem-solving and teamwork skills, with dedication to perform at the highest standards.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Greenslopes Private Hospital
Greenslopes, QLD
08.2023 - Current
  • Mentoring graduate and novice nurses, ensuring they are well-supported and confident in their practice.
  • Running theatre lists and managing any issues that arise by working with surgeons, company representatives, CSSD, and pre-op.
  • Communicating and collaborating with the management team to ensure plans are created and goals are met.
  • Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice and e-learning.
  • Advocated for patient needs and safety with the interdisciplinary team.

Enrolled Nurse

Greenslopes Private Hospital
Greenslopes , QLD
08.2020 - 08.2023
  • Prepared operating rooms for theatre lists by ensuring all equipment and instruments are at hand and adept in scrubbing and circulation.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance care.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures and maintaining a sterile field to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing - Health Care

University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba, QLD
07.2023

Diploma of Nursing - Health Care

TAFE Queensland
Greenslopes, QLD
07.2020

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Patient Care and Education
  • Patient Rights Advocacy
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Punctual
  • Interpersonal Communication and Collaboration
  • Teamwork
  • Commitment
  • Focused and Goal Setter

References

  • Sally-Ann Griggs - (Theatre Assistant Director of Clinical Services) GriggsS@ramsayhealth.com.au
  • Sacha Huston - (Theatre Acting Nurse Unit Manager) HustonS@ramsayhealth.com.au
  • Dr Christine Stathakis - (Surgical Assistant) 0481 458 060
  • Monique Cottrell - (Theatre Acting Assisting Nurse Unit Manager) CottrellM@ramsayhealth.com.au

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Greenslopes Private Hospital
08.2023 - Current

Enrolled Nurse

Greenslopes Private Hospital
08.2020 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Nursing - Health Care

University of Southern Queensland

Diploma of Nursing - Health Care

TAFE Queensland
Cassandra Przygoda