Cristy Smith
Enrolled nurse
Bungadoo,QLD
Summary
Analytical and strategic Enrolled Nurse with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient and always willing to go extra mile to meet expectations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Enrolled nurse
Friendlies society private hospital
02.2024 - Current
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Enrolled Nurse
Blue Care
03.2021 - 01.2024
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Developed individualized care plans tailored to diverse patient populations with varied medical conditions.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
- Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications or performing invasive procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
TAFE Queensland
Bundaberg, QLD11.2020
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- PPE use
- Written Communication
- Cultural Awareness
- Task Prioritization
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Enrolled nurse
Friendlies society private hospital
02.2024 - Current
Enrolled Nurse
Blue Care
03.2021 - 01.2024
Diploma - Nursing
TAFE Queensland
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