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Dawn Fischer

Keilor,Victoria

Summary

Accomplished Registered Nurse with a robust background in paediatric and orthopaedic care. Excelled in delivering individualized healthcare plans and streamlining electronic records management, enhancing patient outcomes. Demonstrates exceptional communication abilities and decision-making skills, significantly improving student wellness levels and healthcare coordination. Highly qualified School Nurse with expertise in evaluation and diagnosis. Offering 28 years of nursing experience and outstanding attention to detail. Skilled in coordinating staff, parents and health care providers to provide complete and comprehensive care for students. Focused and friendly School Nurse offering 14 years of experience providing care to students aged 5 to 18. With the ability to work autonomously, exemplary organisation and administrative skills.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

School Nurse

Springside Primary School
01.2024 - Current
  • Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
  • Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
  • Supported students with special needs by coordinating individualized healthcare plans and working closely with the interdisciplinary team.
  • Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
  • Assessed students'' physical and emotional well-being during daily clinic visits, providing appropriate care or referrals as needed.
  • Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
  • Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community.
  • Established strong relationships with parents; communicating about their children''s health needs regularly to ensure optimal outcomes.
  • Served as a resource for staff on health-related issues, providing training sessions on topics such as first aid and allergy management, anaphylaxis briefings.
  • HRS & member of the OHS Committee

School Nurse

Westbourne Grammar School
05.2022 - 01.2024
  • Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
  • Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
  • Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
  • Assessed students'' physical and emotional well-being during daily clinic visits, providing appropriate care or referrals as needed.
  • Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
  • Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community.
  • Streamlined documentation processes for maintaining accurate student health records, ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • HRS and member of the Occupational health and safety commitee

School Nurse

Springside Primary School
02.2010 - 05.2022
  • Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
  • Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
  • Supported students with special needs by coordinating individualized healthcare plans and working closely with the interdisciplinary team.
  • Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
  • Assessed students'' physical and emotional well-being during daily clinic visits, providing appropriate care or referrals as needed.
  • Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.

Registered Nurse

Dorset Rehabilitation Hispital
04.2019 - 04.2022

Registered Nurse- Caring for patients in the rehab setting.

Educating patients and planning for their discharge home.

Registered Nurse

Warringal Private Hospital
09.2000 - 06.2020

Orthopaedic case Manager from 2000- 2004

Conducted patient pre admission screening and discharge planning.

Part time position- Orthopaedic ward 2004-2010

Casual Nurse Bank 2010- 2020

Registered Nurse

Austin Health
01.1997 - 09.2000

Clinical Nurse Specialist- Orthopaedic & Plastic Surgery Ward

ANUM- Orthopaedic & Plastic Surgery Ward

Graduate Nurse Preceptor

Educated ward staff on the O'Shea-No lift policy

Registered Nurse-Graduate Program

North West Hospital & Health Service
01.1996 - 01.1997
  • Rotations in Acute, Sub acute, Respite and Nursing Home Settings

Registered Nurse

Care Nursing Agency
12.1995 - 01.1996

Casual Nursing in a variety of health care settings

Education

Bachelor - Bachelor of Health Science- Nursing

Victoria University- Footscray Campus
Footscray, VIC
12.1995

Skills

  • Individualized healthcare plans
  • Health Education Promotion
  • Medication Administration
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Injury Treatment
  • Allergy/ Anaphylaxis management
  • Student health assessments
  • Communication abilities
  • Decision-Making
  • Electronic Records Management
  • Epipen Administration
  • Minor Injury Treatment
  • Attention-deficit disorder experience
  • Mental Health Support
  • Diabetes management
  • First Aid
  • Patient Examination
  • Acute Illness Recognition

Timeline

School Nurse

Springside Primary School
01.2024 - Current

School Nurse

Westbourne Grammar School
05.2022 - 01.2024

Registered Nurse

Dorset Rehabilitation Hispital
04.2019 - 04.2022

School Nurse

Springside Primary School
02.2010 - 05.2022

Registered Nurse

Warringal Private Hospital
09.2000 - 06.2020

Registered Nurse

Austin Health
01.1997 - 09.2000

Registered Nurse-Graduate Program

North West Hospital & Health Service
01.1996 - 01.1997

Registered Nurse

Care Nursing Agency
12.1995 - 01.1996

Bachelor - Bachelor of Health Science- Nursing

Victoria University- Footscray Campus
Dawn Fischer