Cheyna Baxter
Secret Harbour,WA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with experience in orthopaedic and medical wards. I am proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle patient loads and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent patient care. Being a young RN I feel that I have so much to absorb and that having a fresh mind will allow me to effective apply patient care, in coordination with the specific general practice policies, procedures and core values.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
All Nurses WA
09.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple co morbidity.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Adhered to Hospital policies and procedures
Registered Nurse (Orthopaedic/Medical)
Hollywood Private Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to organise and coordinate health and care services to meet patients' care needs
- Educated patient and family members on pain management
- Obtained specimens and performed ECG tests using proper techniques and procedures
- Provided direct patient care, including assessment and evaluation of health status, development of individualised plans of care and implementation of nursing interventions
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies
- Postoperative and preoperative care of an orthopaedic patient.
Community Carer
Coolibah Care Mandurah
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Cleaning, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviours to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to specific dietary requirements
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Carer
Bedingfeld Park
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, documenting progress and any changes in condition.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families, fostering strong relationships built on trust and empathy.
- Conducted regular assessments of patients'' physical and mental status, communicating findings to medical staff as needed.
- Implemented safety measures to prevent falls, accidents, and injuries within the home environment.
- Managed nutritional needs of patients by preparing meals, monitoring food intake, and adjusting diets as necessary.
- Provided end-of-life care with compassion and dignity
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to on duty RN
Education
Manual Handling & CPR
Cert IV Preparation into Nursing
Year 12 Graduation and Successful Completion Certificate
Cert III Sport and Recreation
Registration -
Ahpra
01.2024
Bachelor of Nursing Certificate -
Murdoch University
01.2023
Skills
- IV drug therapy management
- Patient and Family advocacy
- Acute and Rehabilitative care
- Patient assessment A-E
- Insulin medication management
- Operation and maintenance of patient Regionals, PCA and palliative care pumps
- Pain management
- Removing sutures
- Intakes and discharges
- Wound Care
- Critical thinker
- Knowledgeable in orthopaedic care post-surgery and pre-surgery
- Ability to think quickly
- Working both within a team or autonomously effectively
- Excellent time management skill
- IDC and IMC competent
- compliant with hospital policies and procedures tailored to the hospital
Certification
- Health clearance check
- Police clearance check
- Immunisation check
- Working with children's check
References
- Shanggari Venugopal, Registered Nurse, 0481170959
- Marika, Registered Nurse, 0413536023
Timeline
Registered Nurse
All Nurses WA
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse (Orthopaedic/Medical)
Hollywood Private Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Community Carer
Coolibah Care Mandurah
01.2023 - 01.2023
Carer
Bedingfeld Park
01.2021 - 01.2022
Manual Handling & CPR
Cert IV Preparation into Nursing
Year 12 Graduation and Successful Completion Certificate
Cert III Sport and Recreation
Registration -
Ahpra
Bachelor of Nursing Certificate -
Murdoch University
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