Catherine Mcloughlin

Working on the Coronary Care Unit and Cardiac Step-down ward, comprising of thirty one beds in total with both hard wired cardiac monitoring and portable telemetry. In this role I work both on the floor and as the Nurse In-Charge working collaboratively with all members of the nursing, medical and multidisciplinary teams. My position in the Coronary Care Unit also allows me the opportunity to be a part of the arrest team servicing the whole hospital, consolidating my skills in advanced life support.

Improving patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualised care plans in the outpatient setting.

Reducing hospital readmissions through effective patient education and follow-up care coordination.

Enhancing patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Creation and reviewing of polices that govern Cardiovascular Nursing practice.

Working as a practice nurse, at a casual capacity, in a medical centre. Through this role I was able to develop skills including but not limited to; complex wound management, vaccination schedules and administration, sterile technique and assisting in minor procedures, infant

through to elderly age appropriate health checks, chronic disease management, care plan coordination and allied health referrals. This role also assisted me to develop my ability to work both independently and as part of a team where required.

Working as a registered nurse in a 52 bed ward comprising of rehabilitation, medical and surgical beds. Through this role I was able to develop skills in post-operative nursing, including surgical drain and wound management. This role also gave me the opportunity to reiterate and expand my knowledge of general medical and geriatric nursing. Whilst at Shellharbour Private Hospital I was also regularly required to be after hours nurse in charge, which allowed me to further develop my leadership and critical thinking skills.

Working in a rural hospital, in both the emergency department and the medical ward which comprised of four cardiac monitored beds, one mental health bed, one palliative care bed and twelve general medical beds, allowing me to develop and foster a broad nursing skillset. I was regularly the nurse in-charge, both during the day and after hours, where I collaborated, communicated and delegated effectively with all members of nursing staff and the multidisciplinary team, as well as escalated the care of critically unwell patients.

Whilst at Corowa I also gained experience working in the hospitals theatre, primarily in the post anaesthetic recovery unit and in an aged care facility attached to the hospital.