Cheryl Jahnke

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
• Remained calm and productive during life-threatening situations to maximise positive outcomes.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Optimised outcomes in critical care situations through advanced life-saving techniques.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, and extensive wound care.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
• Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
• Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
• Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
• Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
• Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
• Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
• Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.

All care of non ventilated neonates.

Nursing care of neonates in open cots and isolettes.

Calculation of feed regimes.

Management of umbilical vein catheters.

Management of umbilical and peripheral lines.

Suction of neonates.

Insertion of naso/oro gastric feeding tubes and management of same.

Care of stomas.

Management of sub-nasal oxygen administration.

Management of humidified and high flow oxygen administration.

Management of phototherapy if neonates.

Breast feeding assistance to Mothers.

Worked at various hospital locations including

Mungindi, Mt Isa, Springsure, Winton, Bioela, Collarenebri, Eidsvold, Monto, Cloncurry, Cherbourg,

Young.

Triage competent.

Acute emergency care.

Acute mental health assessment and care.

Cannulation.

Administer oral, iv, imi medications.

Be accountable directly to unit manager.

Work independently with help from onsite Dr or remote RMO .

Accountable and responsible for the delivery od an advanced level of competent nursing care.

Primary ans secondary assessments of patients on admission to emergency.

Participate as a team member during admission of traumas to emergency.

Care of venous and arterial lines.

Take arterial line bloods.

Nurse monitored and ventilated patient.

Take ECG's and analyse the abnormal.

Use and care of ISTAT machines.

Transfer of acutely unwell patients to larger hospitals for specialised care.

Ipharmacy use when no pharmacist available.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as extensive wound care, ICC management, PICC lines, central lines, IDC management.
• Oversaw delivery of care for patients on surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Managed patients recovering from surgical procedures.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

Assisted GP's with vaccinations, BSL's. ECG's, care plans, wound management, blood collection.

• Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during, and after labor.
• Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
• Followed professional standards and guidelines by adhering to ethical and legal guidelines and maintaining continued education certifications.
• Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.