Diana Cabecas

Experienced senior nurse with sound knowledge and excellent clinical skills. Strong skills in time management and communication. Ability to work autonomously in a high-paced demanding environment and prioritise patient needs.

0451 778 193

• Intravenous Cannulation accreditation.
• Emergency care, assessing and prioritising the level of care of patients.
• Team leading in Emergency Department.
• Performed clinical skills safely, competently and independently.
• Meeting health care needs of clients by assessing, formulating and evaluating a care plan.
• Developing and maintaining therapeutic and professional relationships with all disciplines.
• Working in a multidisciplinary environment and contributing to quality improvement.
• Accurately documenting and reporting findings within legal and ethical frameworks.
• Providing a high standard of nursing care to patients in an acute and a community setting.
• Clinical skills including neurological assessments, tracheostomy care, spinal care, shunt management, wound management, and behaviors of concern management.
• Single Checking and Administration of Medication accreditation.
• Advanced Life Support Simulation Session.
• Preceptor for graduate year nurses.
• Preceptor for nursing students.
• Providing nursing care within the community and home environment.
• Clinical skills within the community including intra-peritoneal antibiotics and PICC management, breast care, pre and post theatre coagulation management, warfarin management, and wound assessments/dressings.
• Liaison nurse for 70 bed semi-acute department.
• Ensuring the efficient flow of patient admission and discharges.
• First point of patient escalation or deterioration for nursing staff in the community.
• Allocation of tasks day to day to nursing staff.