CELESTE RUSSELL
Australia
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - Community Mental Health and Wellness
The Healthy Communities Foundation Australia
02.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: A non-for-profit charity aimed to improve rural and remote health equity and access
- Excel in providing culturally safe counselling and crisis intervention for rural and remote mental health clients and vulnerable populations
- Successfully engaging remote communities such as Walgett, Collarenabri, Lightning Ridge, Brewarrina and Goodooga through psychoeducation
- Mentoring and leading Aboriginal Mental Health Students in Collarenabri
- Engage and delivering in professional development for improving community capacity and knowledge of mental health through psychoeducation
- A non-for-profit charity aimed to improve rural and remote health equity and access
Registered Nurse - Transition to Speciality Practice Critical Care
WNSWLHD
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Completion of rotations within the Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit and Coronary Care Unit
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Confidence in complex medication management for medically complex patients
New Graduate Program - Metro/Rural
NSW Health
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Clinical skills of prioritisation, emergency care and acute deterioration learnt within both an Emergency and Cancer context.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Critical Care Nursing
University of Technology Sydney
12.2022
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of Technology Sydney
12.2020
Higher School Certificate -
Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College
01.2017
Skills
- Professional communication
- Empathetic communication
- Team collaboration
- Culturally sensitive care
- Working with at-risk populations
- Medication and IV administration
Accomplishments
- APNA Graduate Nurse of the Year Award 2024, Awarded for my dedication to rural and remote primary healthcare; in improving mental health access to rural and remote communities.
- Board and Committee Member - The National Rural and Remote Mental Health Conference 2024, Selected for my aptitude and interest in rural and remote mental health care; additionally for my clinical and professional perspective of remote mental health access and equity.
- Walgett Ewe's Rugby Team Captain 2024, Selected by the club captain, coach and team for my ability and dedication in bringing people together, motivating and leading others.
Passions
- Mental Health education and access for rural and remote communities
- At-risk Youth engagement and interventions
- Improving Aboriginal healthcare inequity
APNA: New Graduate of the Year Award
Australian Primary Health Care Association award for contributions to primary mental health care in remote Australia.
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Community Mental Health and Wellness
The Healthy Communities Foundation Australia
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse - Transition to Speciality Practice Critical Care
WNSWLHD
02.2022 - 02.2023
New Graduate Program - Metro/Rural
NSW Health
02.2021 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of Technology Sydney
Higher School Certificate -
Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College
Graduate Certificate - Critical Care Nursing
University of Technology Sydney
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