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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Timeline
RegisteredNurse

Christina Henderson

Vasse,WA

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at NHS hospital care and aged care facilitys, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate care and strong clinical judgment. Skilled in developing comprehensive care plans and advocating for patients, ensuring optimal outcomes in complex cases. Committed to fostering professional growth in nursing students.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Capecare
10.2024 - Current

All aspects of aged care

Registered Nurse

Axis Agency
02.2023 - 09.2024
  • 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.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Registered Nurse

Apple Blossom Lodge
08.2022 - 12.2023

Aged care Dementia unit for men.

  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Registered Nurse

NHS
09.2021 - 03.2023
  • 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.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Ulster University
Northern Ireland
09-2021

No Degree - Adult Access in Combined Study

Armagh College
Northern Ireland
09-2018

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting
  • Patient assessment
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Infection control measures
  • Patient care
  • Wound care
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Patient monitoring
  • IV setup
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Care planning
  • Patient management
  • Care plan development
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Physical assessments
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
  • Taking vitals
  • Collecting vitals
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Medication distribution
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Emergency response
  • Relationship building
  • Insulin medication assistance
  • Treatment Planning
  • Emotional awareness
  • Emergency procedures
  • Chest pain management
  • Emergency care
  • Long-term care
  • Oxygen saturation standards
  • Mobility assistance
  • Removing sutures
  • Mental health nursing
  • Feeding assistance

Accomplishments

  • Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
  • Vitals Testing - Measured an average of 30 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.
  • Patient Transfer - Safely lifted up to 80 pounds and pushed 300 pounds on wheels.
  • Human Resources - Assisted in new hire process by calling and scheduling appointments with candidates, filling out required paperwork and preparing new hire manuals.
  • Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Capecare
10.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Axis Agency
02.2023 - 09.2024

Registered Nurse

Apple Blossom Lodge
08.2022 - 12.2023

Registered Nurse

NHS
09.2021 - 03.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Ulster University

No Degree - Adult Access in Combined Study

Armagh College
Christina Henderson