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Dean Vella

Wyongah

Summary

Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Gosford Hospital - J3 Emergency Department
08.2021 - Current
  • 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.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Demonstrated High quality advanced nursing interventions specific to the care of Critically unwell patients.

Registered Nurse

Gosford Hospital - C4 (Neurology)
04.2020 - 08.2021
  • 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.
  • Utilised Stroke and neurology nursing for specialised care pertaining to a range of neurological illnesses.

Assistant in Nursing (AIN)

Arcare Kanwal Aged Care
12.2016 - 10.2019
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Emergency Nutsing Specialization

University of Tasmania
TAS
11-2025

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW
10-2019

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting
  • Patient assessment
  • Patient care
  • Patient monitoring
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Precepting
  • EMR systems

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Gosford Hospital - J3 Emergency Department
08.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse

Gosford Hospital - C4 (Neurology)
04.2020 - 08.2021

Assistant in Nursing (AIN)

Arcare Kanwal Aged Care
12.2016 - 10.2019

Graduate Certificate - Emergency Nutsing Specialization

University of Tasmania

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Newcastle

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