Debborah Sharp
CONDAMINE PLAINS,QLD
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse recognized for productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency care, and pain management. Possess strong communication skills, adaptability to high-stress environments, and ability to work effectively in team settings. Excel in providing exceptional patient care through empathy, patience, and active listening. My genuine passion is in the aged care sector, along with palliative care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Queensland Health
Millmerran, QLD
08.2021 - Current
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
AIN
Beauaraba Living
Pittsworth, QLD
11.2012 - 07.2021
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Healthcare
Charles Darwin University
Darwin12-2020
High School Diploma -
Rockhampton Girls Grammar School
Rockhampton11-1980
Skills
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Infectious disease control
- Precepting
- Medical assessment
- Admission Assessments
- ACFI
- Vaccine administration
- IV management
- Treatment Planning
- Patient care
- Evaluations
- IV and venipuncture certified
- Intravenous therapy
- ADL assistance
- Care planning
- Emergency care
- Documentation and charting
Affiliations
- Photography
- Fishing
- Golf
Certification
- Bachelor of Nursing
- Certificate IV in Aged Care
- Certificate in Montessori
References
- Melissa Carter Clinical Nurse Millmerran Hospital 0439 639 226
- Marlene Erbs Registered Nurse 0428 889 820
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Queensland Health
08.2021 - Current
AIN
Beauaraba Living
11.2012 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Nursing - Healthcare
Charles Darwin University
High School Diploma -
Rockhampton Girls Grammar School
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