Chantelle Toward

• Performing an A-G assessment on first presentation, any point of change in condition and at change over
• Detecting and escalating a deteriorating patient and implement nursing and medical interventions
• Working with acutely unwell patients and fast track patients a
• Triaging patients who present themselves or by NSW Ambulance
• Identifying, management and treatment of chest pain, sepsis, stoke, respiratory diseases and delirium with the use of pathways
• Management and de-escalation of patients challenging behaviours
• Awareness of diverse individuals e.g., cultural, social or sexual orientation
• Working efficiently and effective within the multidisciplinary team
• Autonomy in nursing care and management
• Mentoring and teaching new staff and nursing students
• Venipuncture and cannulation
• Administering medications via various routes
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.

Rotations

• Ground Floor North Block (Medical)
• First Floor North Block (Surgical)
• Emergency Department

• Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.

• Communicated proactively with supervisors, immediately explained issues and teamed on appropriate solutions.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
• Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.