Debbie Sandoval-Lai
Nerang,QLD
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with nearly 10 years of experience in oncology, haematology, and palliative care. Expertise in patient collaboration, chemotherapy administration, and symptom management. Proven critical thinking skills and efficiency in high-acuity environments while maintaining strict infection control standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ramsay Health Care
Benowa, QLD
11.2016 - Current
- Communicated with patients to address concerns and provide emotional support, enhancing patient satisfaction and trust.
- Utilised critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualised treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Coordinated patient admission and discharge processes, ensuring smooth transitions and accurate documentation.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid doctors during examination and treatment of patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Contributing to the achievement of departmental goals and improved patient outcomes.
- Supported daily operations of the nursing unit by maintaining supplies.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD12-2014
Skills
- Chemotherapy administration
- Patient assessment
- Treatment planning
- Infection control
- Clinical collaboration
- Critical thinking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ramsay Health Care
11.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Nursing -
Queensland University of Technology