Ebony Connor

Working at 0.8 EFT

I am currently on unpaid maternity leave due to return in May, however if successful with this job application I able to commence work immediately and will resign from current position.

Prior to starting maternity leave I completed 9 months of a 12 month transition to specialty practice course. I have successfully completed my theory and was working in a team leader position.

I was due to move up to resus however due to the Covid pandemic and being pregnant I was moved into the fast track clinic.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Receiving handover from paramedics and ensuring an in depth hand over is received by asking appropriate questions.
• Completing in depth head to toe assessments on patient often prior to them being seen by medical staff to ensure patients safety and escalating concerns to help provide the best outcome for patients.
• Completing observations, +/- IV insertions, ECG and ordering appropriate pathology to facilitate timely and appropriate care.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission based on acuity.
• Worked in a team leader role.
• Have worked as part if of the MET call team in the Emergency department setting.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Advocating for patients and escalating concerns.
• Building a appropriate professional rapport with patients and family members.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Wound assessment and determining appropriate dressings.
• Promoted a safe and supportive environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to infection control protocols, maintaining equipment, and following safety guidelines.
• EMR experience for all documentation.

This role was a 6 month maternity leave position in which i was working 12-14 Hrs a week.

2 shift in private rooms and 1 shift work from home.

• Ensure patient safety by conducting detailed pre operative phone calls to discuss patients past medical history, regular medications and specialists involved in care .
• Provided patient education on pre and post operative issues.
• Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
• Educated patients about prescribed medications'' proper use and potential side effects for increased adherence rates and safety measures taken into account.
• Liaising with patients GP, care team and specialists to obtain medication instructions prior to surgery to ensure patient safety and to achieve the best health outcome for patient.
• Conduct post operative phone call to provide education about analgesia prescribed on discharge and in depth assessment to assess if any signs or symptoms of infections.
• Providing over the phone educations on monitoring for sign and symptoms of infections and what to do if any issues or concerns, E.g GP or local emergency department.
• Providing a high level of patient-centered care by providing education, reassurance and escalating any issues in a timely manner.
• Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
• Maintaining up to date and accurate documentation.
• Experience using computer software genuine.

Whilst on maternity leave i completed a number of shift delivering Covid vaccinations.

During this time i was able to,

• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills .
• Efficiently and accurately document patient health history and educate patient on potential side effects.
• Accurately record vaccination information including vaccination, batch number and expiry dates.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• During my graduate year i worker 0.8 EFT, i completed a 6 month rotation on a general medical ward and 6 month rotation in the emergency department.

During my rotation on the general medical ward,

• I was able to develop professional relationships with patients and co workers
• Develop strong verbal communication skills with health care professionals and patient/ families.
• Deliver concise handovers at shift change over and when transferring patient
• Developed strong rapport with patients and families, establishing trust and open lines of communication for effective collaboration in care planning.
• Improved patient outcomes by providing compassionate and comprehensive nursing care to diverse populations.
• Provide safe high quality patient care by ensure i had great time management and escalating concerns in the appropriate time.
• Maintain accurate and appropriate documentation.

• Maintained workplace safety by enforcing strict adherence to company policies and industry regulations.
• Resolved conflicts between employees to maintain positive and productive work environments.
• Handling customer questions and complaints.
• Providing high quality customer service.
• Role of safety captain in which i ensured policies and procedures were followed to prevent harm or potential injury to staff and educated staff when incident occurred, to improve safety.