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Diana Kastengren

Rose Bay,NSW

Summary

Compassionate and efficient Endorsed Enrolled Nurse with extensive experience in palliative care at Greenwich Hospital, recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through empathetic care. Skilled in medication administration and wound management, I excel in collaborative environments, leveraging strong clinical judgment to advocate for patients and ensure optimal treatment outcomes.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

Endorsed Enrolled Nurse

Friends Home Care Nursing Services
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Administered medications via oral and sub cutaneous injections and monitored responses.
  • Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Ensured an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
  • Documented treatments delivered and medications administered.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviours and conditions, and updated nursing service supervisors of same.

Endorsed Enrolled Nurse

Greenwich Hospital
12.2009 - 03.2023
  • Administered medications and therapys and monitored and documented responses.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
  • Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
  • Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during their time in hospital.
  • Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications.
  • performed an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Documented treatments, therapies and medications delivered keeping patients charts and online files updated.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviours and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • worked on palliative care ward the whole time.
  • did multiple short courses for my CPD points each year in a variety of subjects but mainly dementia and palliative care.
  • kept up yearly first aid CPR courses, last adult one May 2024 and last child CPR course, April 2025

Enrolled Nurse

Jean Colvin Cancer Care Hospital
11.2007 - 08.2009

Administered medications and attended wound care.

These patients were all from regional areas staying in Sydney from all around regional NSW for the duration of their chemotherapy and /or radiotherapy.

Provided emotional support to the patients and their families when they visited.

This was a charity run hospital that closed down when funds dried up.

Enrolled Nurse

Kensington Private Hospital
08.1989 - 05.1991

Worked as a scout in theatre.

Enrolled Nurse

Sophiahemmet Private Hospital
04.1988 - 05.1989

Worked on all wards, surgical and medical while I was living in Sweden.

Enrolled Nurse

Beleura Private Hospital
12.1980 - 10.1987

Worked on surgical wards .

Education

Enrolled Nurse

Royal Melbourne Hospital
Melbourne, VIC
04-1980

Skills

    Empathetic

    Efficient

    Conscientious

    Team Player

    Good clinical judgement and patient care

    Interested in people and their welfare

    Good people skills

Languages

Swedish
Limited Working

Timeline

Endorsed Enrolled Nurse

Friends Home Care Nursing Services
05.2023 - 09.2023

Endorsed Enrolled Nurse

Greenwich Hospital
12.2009 - 03.2023

Enrolled Nurse

Jean Colvin Cancer Care Hospital
11.2007 - 08.2009

Enrolled Nurse

Kensington Private Hospital
08.1989 - 05.1991

Enrolled Nurse

Sophiahemmet Private Hospital
04.1988 - 05.1989

Enrolled Nurse

Beleura Private Hospital
12.1980 - 10.1987

Enrolled Nurse

Royal Melbourne Hospital
Diana Kastengren