CHELSEA BENNETTS

Bachelor of Nursing student with extensive clinical experience across Emergency, Medical, and Renal settings. Leveraged leadership skills from previous roles to enhance care delivery, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through effective communication, clinical escalation, and collaborative practice.

• Kate Gibson, Transition to Practice Educator, Albury Wodonga Health, nursingclinicalplacements@awh.org.au
• Kate Lynch, Clinical Supervisor, North East Health Wangaratta, kate.lynch@nhw.org.au

• EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, Northeast Health Wangaratta, 01/01/26, Performed venepuncture, VBG collection, ECGs, BGLs, observations and escalation of deteriorating patients under RN supervision., Assisted with male catheterisation, diabetic necrotic wound care, cancer-related wound care, debridement procedures and complex dressing changes., Participated in end-of-life, palliative and mental health care including behavioural management and chemical restraint procedures., Managed infectious presentations requiring contact precautions and strict infection prevention measures.
• MEDICAL WARD, Albury Wodonga Health, 01/01/25, Managed a 3-patient workload under RN supervision caring for patients with sepsis, stroke, respiratory compromise, alcohol withdrawal and chronic disease., Performed bladder scans, neuro observations, ECGs, telemetry monitoring and escalation of clinical deterioration., Used CIWA-Ar pathways to assess alcohol withdrawal and escalated concerns according to organisational protocols., Assisted with underwater seal drain care for tension pneumothorax, enemas, wound care and infection prevention procedures.
• RENAL WARD, Wagga Base Hospital, 01/01/24, Managed care for patients with chronic kidney disease, renal failure, diabetes, hypertension and heart failure., Assisted with haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis care while monitoring haemodynamic stability, electrolyte abnormalities, fluid balance and blood pressure trends., Participated in INR monitoring, iron infusions, medication management and escalation of dialysis complications., Performed CVAD care using ANTT, wound care and infection prevention procedures.