Cheryl-Ann Miles
North Cairns,Qld
Summary
Adept at enhancing resident outcomes, I leveraged strong clinical judgment and compassion at YNA - Your Nursing Agency. My expertise in medication administration and implementing evidence-based interventions led to a significant decrease in patient falls. Skilled in privacy maintenance and empathetic patient care, I consistently advocated for patient needs while ensuring safety and accuracy in treatment delivery.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
YNA - Your Nursing Agency
02.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Alfred Hospital School of Nursing
Prahran, VIC03.1992
Skills
- Maintaining privacy
- Medication Administration
- Direct Resident Care
- Resident Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Resident and family advocacy
- Compassion and Empathy
- Emergency Response
- Vaccine administration
Meditation. Yoga, Gardening
I am fortunate to have environments in which I am able to practice my daily meditations and Yoga and a lovely space to garden.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
YNA - Your Nursing Agency
02.2022 - Current
No Degree - Nursing
Alfred Hospital School of Nursing
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