Charlotte Pinkerton
Beaconsfield
Summary
In my first few years in the profession, I have developed a strong passion for Emergency and Critical Care Nursing. I enjoy the fast paced environment, working closely as a team and the need to constantly adapt and learn new things on our feet. I see myself working as an Emergency Nurse for years to come. I would like to hone my skills and build onto my knowledge in order for me to provide the best care I can to patients presenting to the Emergency Department.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
09.2024 - Current
- Initial and continuous assessment of patients coming into the Emergency Department
- Providing care for critically ill patients in resuscitation, utilisation of specialised skills such as cardioversion, pacing and non-invasive ventilation
- Administration of medications, including critical care medications such as vasopressors and inotropes
- Advanced life support trained, able to recognise shockable and non-shockable rhythms, heart blocks and tachyarrthymias
- Working along side multi-disciplinary team
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
NHS Grampian
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Initial and on-going assessment of patients presenting to the Emergency Department
- Caring for critically unwell patients, including major trauma patients
- Monitoring patients for acute deterioration in health and escalating concerns when required
- Nursing skills such as ECGs, catheterisation, IV cannulation and venepuncture
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
NHS Grampian
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Primary nurse responsible for all aspects of care for five to ten patients in an acute care setting
- Nurse in charge duties such as bed allocation, providing support for the nursing team and de-escalation of problems
- Management of patients in alcohol withdrawal and drug overdoses
- Caring for patients with indwelling urinary catheters, stomas and other medical devices
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Curtin University
Perth, WA07-2021
John Curtin College of The Arts
Fremantle, WA01-2017
Skills
Advanced Life Support
Cardioversion and pacing
ART line management
IV cannulation
Procedural sedation
Catheterisation
A-E assessment
Administration of Vasopressors and Inotropes
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
NHS Grampian
08.2023 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
NHS Grampian
06.2022 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Curtin University
John Curtin College of The Arts