Dion Gibbons
Adelaide
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
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse in Day Opthalmic Unit
Flinders Medical Centre
07.2014 - Current
- Admission/Recovery/Discharge area of Flinders Eye Centre
- Managed all patient ages, from infant to elder
- We perform surgery for many types of complaints, including: cataracts/retina issues, penetrating injury, congenital defects, strabismus/squint surgery, eye/eyelid lesions & abnormalities, glaucoma
- Collecting vital patient information for surgery under local anaesthetic, sedation or general anaesthetic, including vitals
- Assisting the anaesthetist with preoperative anaesthetic administration
- Emotional support and education to patients and their families
- Co-ordinating patient transfers between wards or institutions
- Provided direct patient care, including wound care and vital sign monitoring, to promote healing and recovery.
- Performed emergency response procedures, including CPR and airway management, to stabilize patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care, improving adherence to treatment plans.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, notifying relevant staff and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Registered Nurse, Post Anaesthetic Care Unit
Flinders Medical Centre
07.2014 - 08.2016
- Provided direct patient care, including wound care and vital sign monitoring.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, including epidural/spinal/nerve blocks, notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Performed emergency response procedures, including CPR and airway management, to stabilize patients.
- Administered medications using automated dispensing systems to ensure precise dosage and timing.
- Taking and assessing blood gas analysis
- Pain Management: Acute pain assessment and treatment with assisting with nerve block administration pre- or post-surgery, Opioid protocols, Patient Controlled Analgesia pumps, Opioid infusions, Epidurals, Regional Block infusion.
- Chronic pain assessment and treatment/management of patients with acute-on-chronic pain post-operatively.
- Ensuring all documentation and patient requirements are thorough and complete for ward transfer
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Operated infusion pumps to deliver intravenous therapies, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Registered Nurse (scrub/scout/anaesthetics) in Theatres
Whyalla Hospital
06.2008 - 06.2014
- Became proficient in all areas of the peri-operative area.
- Scrub Nurse: Scrubbing for a wide variety of cases, from joint replacements to caesarian sections, to excisions of skin lesions.
- Scrubbing for emergency cases.
- Surgeon assistant.
- Scout Nurse: Assisting in theatre room set up, anticipating procedure, scrub nurse and surgeon requirements, ensuring sterility is maintained, maintaining accurate documentation, preparing the next day's surgery equipment.
- Anaesthetic nurse: Anaesthetic machine checking and set-up, management of intra-operative monitoring, preparing equipment for the next day's list. Operated infusion pumps to deliver intravenous therapies, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Recovery nurse - As per the Recovery Nurse role above
- Day Of Surgery nurse / Holding Bay nurse: Patient history and vital observation collection, ensuring the anaesthetist is aware of any anomalies. Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- General duties included: Assisting in unexpected emergencies, assisting the anaesthetist in operating our pre-anaesthetic clinic, supervision/education of junior/new staff, emotional support for patients and their families
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Registered Nurse/Venipuncturist/Phlebotomist
IMVS (now SA Pathology)
01.2006 - 06.2008
- Venepuncture for blood tests
- Varied other specimen collection from the human body
- Emotional support for patients and their families
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving (not everybody has good veins)
- Time management
- Supervision and education of trainee staff
Sales Assistant
Angus & Coote Jewellery
05.2005 - 01.2006
- Managing stock intake and display
- Conflict resolution
- End of day duties such as till balancing, money handling and locking up
- Participating in education seminars regarding gems/metals/watches/sales
- Handled customer inquiries, complaints, and returns professionally, ensuring a positive experience for all clients.
Registered Nurse
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
02.2001 - 05.2005
- Completed my 12-month Graduate Nurse Program at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
- Ward M1 - Surgical / Urology / Plastics / Vascular / Palliative care. Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, gathering relevant health histories and identifying nursing diagnoses to inform individualized care plans.
- Management and maintenance of bladder irrigation, indwelling catheters, nasogastric tubes, chest tubes wound drains, wound care and assessment.
- Management of PCA and Grasby pumps. Administered medications and treatments using infusion pumps, eg PCA and Grasby, monitoring patient responses to therapies and adjusting care plans as necessary.
- Applied appropriate wound care dressings and management techniques to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Responsible for staff allocations, supervising and educating junior nurses, being team leader.
- Managed caseload of 4-6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
- Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
- Provided emotional support for patients facing serious diagnoses or end-of-life decisions, fostering trusting relationships with both patients and their families.
Registered Nurse in the Dementia Unit
Allambi Nursing Home
05.2000 - 02.2001
- Administration of medications, sometimes requiring thinking 'outside the box' as my patients did not always want my attention
- Ongoing assessment of the residents' health
- Wound care and dressings
- RCS documentation
- Palliative care
- Liaising with resident's doctors and family members regarding their care
- Supervision of Enrolled Nurses and carers
Education
Graduate Diploma - Perioperative Programme for Registered Nurses
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Clinical Education Centre
Woodville, SAVenipuncture
IMVS Pathology
Adelaide, SAGraduate Nurse Program - Nursing
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Woodville, SA01.2002
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of South Australia
01.2000
Higher School Certificate -
Broken Hill High School
Broken Hill, New South Wales01.1993
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Accurate documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counselling
- Procedure preparations
- Care plan development
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
Hobbies and Interests
- I love animals
- Nature
- Gardening
- Discovering new places
- Cross stitch, crochet
- Computer games
- Natural therapies
Certification
- South Australia Driver's License
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Able to operate the Healthcare 'Sunrise' program
- Venipunture
Accomplishments
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' vitals in response to medication administration.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Documented and resolved a patient safety issue, which led to proper and safe monitoring of patients during administering of local anaesthetic.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeContract WorkWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceWork from home optionCompany CultureFlexible work hoursTimeline
Registered Nurse in Day Opthalmic Unit
Flinders Medical Centre
07.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse, Post Anaesthetic Care Unit
Flinders Medical Centre
07.2014 - 08.2016
Registered Nurse (scrub/scout/anaesthetics) in Theatres
Whyalla Hospital
06.2008 - 06.2014
Registered Nurse/Venipuncturist/Phlebotomist
IMVS (now SA Pathology)
01.2006 - 06.2008
Sales Assistant
Angus & Coote Jewellery
05.2005 - 01.2006
Registered Nurse
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
02.2001 - 05.2005
Registered Nurse in the Dementia Unit
Allambi Nursing Home
05.2000 - 02.2001
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of South Australia
Higher School Certificate -
Broken Hill High School
Graduate Diploma - Perioperative Programme for Registered Nurses
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Clinical Education Centre
Venipuncture
IMVS Pathology
Graduate Nurse Program - Nursing
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Similar Profiles
Alphy ThomasAlphy Thomas
Assistant in Nursing (casual) at Flinders Medical Centre , SA Health, Flinders Medical CentreAssistant in Nursing (casual) at Flinders Medical Centre , SA Health, Flinders Medical Centre
Bich Thi-Ngoc BuiBich Thi-Ngoc Bui
Physiotherapy Assistant at Flinders Medical CentrePhysiotherapy Assistant at Flinders Medical Centre
Jamie MccartJamie Mccart
Clinical Nurse at Flinders Medical CentreClinical Nurse at Flinders Medical Centre