Colleen Eisentrager
Registered Nurse
Cairns,QLD
Summary
A passionate nurse with many years of valuable work and life experience, that I continue to draw upon in order to provide an exceptional level of care and assistance to both my patients and my work colleagues.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE
MEDI-HELP AUSTRALIA
HOLLAND PARK, QLD
01.2020 - 01.2020
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
PACU NURSE
QUEENSLAND O.M.S
AUCHENFLOWER, QLD
08.2018 - 01.2020
- All cares of a postoperative dental patient
- Airway management
- Monitoring of a post operative patient
- Care of the bleeding patient
- Post operative education
- Patient discharge
- Maintenance of equipment
- Patient advocate/liaison.
REGISTERED NURSE
SURGICAL WARD at THE WESLEY HOSPITAL
AUCHENFLOWER, QLD
12.2010 - 09.2012
- Care of the post operative patient
- Assist with patient activities of daily living
- Liaise with patient family and care providers
- Trendcare
- Aministration of medications
- Pressure area care
- Documentation
- Admission and Discharge of surgical patients om ward level.
CLINICAL NURSE PACU
QUEENSLAND HEALTH IPSWICH GENERAL, HOSPITAL
IPSWICH, QLD.
10.2009 - 09.2012
- Management of PACU team
- Staff rostering
- Care of post-operative patients
- Staff liaison
PACU NURSE
UNITING HEALTH. THE WESLEY HOSPITAL
AUCHENFLOWER, QLD
06.2004 - 01.2020
- All aspects of care for the post-operative patient
- Airway management
- Acute care nursing
- Pain Management
- Patient advocate
- Pressure Area Care
- Clinical assessment of the deteriorating patient
- Liaising with Surgeon and and Anesthetist regarding patient care
- Liaising with ward staff
- Coordination of the clinical floor.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
The Wesley Hospital
Auchenflower, QLD
11.2020 - Current
- Care of the critically ill patient.
- Patient/ family liaison and advocate.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
ANAESTHETIC CARE NURSE
UNITING HEALTH. THE WESLEY, HOSPITAL
AUCHENFLOWER, QLD
06.2013 - 07.2016
- All cares of a patient undergoing an anaesthetic for a surgicalprocedure
- Management of patient airway
- Care of Anaesthetic Machine
- Maintain Patient Safety
- Time Management
- Patient Liaison
- Organisation of all equipment required for a procedure during ananaesthetic
- Assist Anaetheist in induction of an anaesthetic
- Monitoring of the anaesthetized patient.
ANAESTHETIC CARE NURSE
Princess Alexandra Hospital
BRISBANE, QLD
09.2012 - 06.2013
- Airway Management
- Care of the critically ill patient.
- Assessment and care of the rapidly declining patient.
- Patient safety
- Monitoring of a surgical patient
- Equipment maintenance
- All cares pertaining to the patient undergoing an anaesthetic.
- Education and support role for the student nurse.
REGISTERED NURSE
DAY SURGERY UNIT, THE WESLEY HOSPITAL
AUCHENFLOWER, QLD
03.2008 - 01.2012
- Admission of surgical patients
- Discharge of the post-operative patient
- Patient Education
- Patient Follow up
- Liaison
- Maintaining patient safety.
REMOTE RURAL NURSE
Queensland Health
08.2022 - 04.2024
- Triage of all patients presenting to the Emergency department.
- Care of the Indigenous patient with sensitivity to cultural and community needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Facilitated telehealth meetings and consultations with a diverse range of healthcare professionals.
- Liaised with the RFDS for the critical patient transfer out of community.
- Organisation and ordering of hospital stock supplies required to maintain efficiency of the hospital.
- Maintain a portfolio on Standard 7- Blood Management and Pathology.
ANAESTHETIC CARE NURSE
THE WESLEY HOSPITAL
AUCHENFLOWER, QLD
01.2004 - 03.2008
SURGICAL NURSE
PLANNED PARENTHOOD
Bowen Hills, QLD
08.2002 - 06.2004
- Warned women of risks of sexually transmitted diseases and educated on methods of prevention.
- Treated and administered medication to women dealing with yeast infections and urinary tract infections.
- Care of patient undergoing simple surgical procedure. ie. Dilatation & curettage. TOP.
Education
CERTIFICATE -
THE WESLEY EDUCATION CENTRE
CERTIFICATE -
THE WESLEY EDUCATION CENTRE
CULTURAL APPRECIATION PROGRAMME
THE WESLEY EDUCATION CENTRE
06.2022
ONLINE COURSE - Critical Care Nursing
MEDCAST, CRITICAL CARE EDUCATION SERVICES
05.2020
DIPLOMA oF NURSING. -
THE ROYAL BRISBANE SCHOOL oF NURSING.
01.1993
INTRODUCTION TO FOSTERCARE -
Queensland Government
06.2014
Skills
- Excellent time management
- Demonstrates a strong work ethic
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team environment but equally capable of independent nursing when required
- Sound clinical problem solving skills
- Committed to ongoing professional development
- Ability to work calmly within an emergency situation
HOBBIES
Camping, Bushwalking/Hiking, 4WDRIVING, Cycling, Motorbikes, Fishing, Cooking,Reading, Yoga and Palates.
My happy place is anything that includes being in the great outdoors. We live in a magnificent country that has so much to offer and my goal is to explore as many parts of it as I can by land air or sea.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT
- BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
- PAEDIATRIC LIFE SUPPORT
- BLOODSAFE PRACTICES- CLINICAL TRANSFUSION PRACTICE
- MEDICATION SAFETY
- HAND HYGIENE PRACTICES
- ASEPTIC TECHNIQUE
- NHHI- THE BASICS OF INFECTION CONTROL
- CHILDSAFE CHILD FRIENDLY LEVEL 1
- DELERIUM MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
- FIRE SAFETY
- RADIATION SAFETY
REFEREES
KERRIN HOUSTON
NUM ICU THE WESLEY HOSPITAL
PH 07 32327900
Kerrin.houston@uchealth.com.au
GRAEME BLANN
NUM PACU THE WESLEY HOSPITAL
PH 07 32327346
MB 0433728953
Graeme.blann@uchealth.com.au
Timeline
REMOTE RURAL NURSE
Queensland Health
08.2022 - 04.2024
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
The Wesley Hospital
11.2020 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE
MEDI-HELP AUSTRALIA
01.2020 - 01.2020
PACU NURSE
QUEENSLAND O.M.S
08.2018 - 01.2020
ANAESTHETIC CARE NURSE
UNITING HEALTH. THE WESLEY, HOSPITAL
06.2013 - 07.2016
ANAESTHETIC CARE NURSE
Princess Alexandra Hospital
09.2012 - 06.2013
REGISTERED NURSE
SURGICAL WARD at THE WESLEY HOSPITAL
12.2010 - 09.2012
CLINICAL NURSE PACU
QUEENSLAND HEALTH IPSWICH GENERAL, HOSPITAL
10.2009 - 09.2012
REGISTERED NURSE
DAY SURGERY UNIT, THE WESLEY HOSPITAL
03.2008 - 01.2012
PACU NURSE
UNITING HEALTH. THE WESLEY HOSPITAL
06.2004 - 01.2020
ANAESTHETIC CARE NURSE
THE WESLEY HOSPITAL
01.2004 - 03.2008
SURGICAL NURSE
PLANNED PARENTHOOD
08.2002 - 06.2004
CERTIFICATE -
THE WESLEY EDUCATION CENTRE
CERTIFICATE -
THE WESLEY EDUCATION CENTRE
CULTURAL APPRECIATION PROGRAMME
THE WESLEY EDUCATION CENTRE
ONLINE COURSE - Critical Care Nursing
MEDCAST, CRITICAL CARE EDUCATION SERVICES
DIPLOMA oF NURSING. -
THE ROYAL BRISBANE SCHOOL oF NURSING.
INTRODUCTION TO FOSTERCARE -
Queensland Government
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