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Christopher Kelly

Avoca Beach

Summary

Experienced Registered Nurse with a strong background in anaesthesia management. The anaesthetic nursing role and emergency department experience have honed my ability to thrive under critical pressure and within fast-paced environments, all while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Aspiring to leverage nursing experience to transition into a paramedic role and deliver high-quality pre-hospital emergency care.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse Anaesthetics OT

North Gosford Private Hospital
2021.02 - Current
  • Proficient in quickly assessing and responding to emergent situations, adept at prioritizing care and making rapid decisions under pressure.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Expertise in maintaining and managing airways, including intubation, ventilation, and monitoring respiratory status to ensure adequate oxygenation and ventilation.
  • Proficient in conducting thorough patient assessments, including physical examinations, vital sign monitoring, and evaluation of response to anaesthesia or critical care interventions.
  • Skilled in providing comprehensive critical care to patients in various settings
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.

Newgraduate Registered Nurse

Gosford Public Hospital Emergency Department
2020.02 - 2020.09


  • Developed the foundation for clinical practice
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple co-morbidities.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.


Operating Theatre Technician

North Gosford Private Hospital
2014.01 - 2019.01

• 5 years' experience working in the clinical environment in the role of Operating

Theatre Technician. The role involved equipment preparation and working as part of

a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the efficient running of the operating theatre

environment

• Ability to work within sterile fields as well as basic life support and CPR experience

Education

Graduate Diploma of Clinical Practice Paramedicine -

Charles Sturt University
Bathurst, NSW
08.2024

Bachelor of Nursing - Registered Nurse

University of Newcastle
Ourimbah, NSW
2019

Skills

  • Highly Adaptable Registered Nurse
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Advanced IV cannulation skills
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Advanced Airway Management
  • Critical Care
  • Emergency Response
  • Strong Clinical Judgment

Additional Information

Health Education for Likeminded People (HELP)Charity, Papua New Guinea Charity organisation providing experience in form of medical equipment and training to the remote community hospital of Vanimo in Papua New Guinea. I have helped to coordinate fundraisers, gather medical equipment and visit the hospital overseas.

References

Danika Nichols 

Position: Operating Theatre General Manager North Gosford private hospital 

Contact Phone: 0414585065

Email: danika.nichols@healthecare.com.au


Assoc Proff. Scott Fortey 

Position: Director of Anaesthesia and Pain Services CCLHD

Contact phone: 0414404074


Timeline

Registered Nurse Anaesthetics OT

North Gosford Private Hospital
2021.02 - Current

Newgraduate Registered Nurse

Gosford Public Hospital Emergency Department
2020.02 - 2020.09

Operating Theatre Technician

North Gosford Private Hospital
2014.01 - 2019.01

Graduate Diploma of Clinical Practice Paramedicine -

Charles Sturt University

Bachelor of Nursing - Registered Nurse

University of Newcastle
Christopher Kelly