Eden Cahir
Flemington,VIC
Summary
I am an enthusiastic, patient-centered perioperative nurse. I have cultivated skills to working under pressure and working in a team to provide exceptional patient care. I am interested in expanding my skills and experience in other areas of nursing.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Anaesthetic/PACU Registered Nurse
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Parkville , Victoria
02.2021 - Current
- Assist with patient preparation for surgery, including providing preoperative instructions and administering pre medication.
- Ensure all equipment is functioning properly prior to use in order to provide safe care for all patients.
- Monitoring vital signs, administering medication, and documenting changes in patient conditions.
- Provide post-operative care to patients recovering from anesthesia, ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Respond quickly to emergency situations by administering oxygen, CPR or other life saving measures as needed.
- Assess post-anesthesia complications such as nausea, vomiting, pain, airway obstruction and bleeding.
- Assist in the transfer of critically ill patients from operating room beds to intensive care units.
- Respond to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assess patient conditions, monitors behaviors and update supervising medical staff with observations and concerns.
- Collaborate with Doctors and other healthcare professionals to develop individualised plans of care for each patient.
- Stock clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Deliver information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Educate patients on proper self-care techniques after discharge from the PACU.
Life Saving Victoria
Waratah Beach Surf Life Saving Club
, VIC
01.2016 - Current
- Volunteer Beach Patroller and First Aider.
- Volunteer First Aid team coordinator for major public events.
- Training youth lifesavers in first aid and resuscitation skills through scenarios and development camps.
- Vice Patrol Captain, 5-year National Patrol Service Award, 100+ Volunteer Patrol hours award 2016, Various qualification including: Providing First Aid (HLTAID003), Provide Advanced First Aid (HLTAID006), Advanced Resuscitation (HLTAID007) and Mental Health First Aid
Health Concierge
Reflect Recruitment
Melbourne
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Provide assistance and wellbeing checks to members of public during COVID-19 pandemic.
- Provide education for correct hand hygiene practices, mask etiquette and general inquiries about COVID-19 symptoms.
- Provide temperature checks to members of public.
Specimen Reception Clerk
Melbourne Pathology
Collingwood , VIC
01.2017 - 12.2020
- Accurately receive and process specimen for laboratory testing.
- Strict personal protective equipment use in accordance to laboratory procedures.
- Understand and code various pathology specimens.
- Liaise with Clinicians regarding pathology tests.
- Maintaining confidentiality of patient information.
- Processed specimens according to laboratory guidelines including centrifugation, aliquoting, freezing and packing as required.
Open Water Learning Experience Instructor
Lifesaving Victoria
, Victoria
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Safely instruct and coordinate large groups of children and adults around water.
- Adapt teaching practices to new working environments and challenging students.
- Work collaboratively alongside other instructors and parents
Customer Service Officer
Windy Hill Fitness Centre
Essendon , VIC
01.2014 - 01.2019
- High level of customer service to diverse patron population.
- Conflict resolution skills demonstrated through managing customer enquiries and complaints.
- Answered phone with positive attitude and asked questions to better understand customer needs.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Victoria University
12.2020
Victorian Certificate of Education -
Ave Maria College
12.2014
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Thorough documentation
- Infection control & Aseptic technique
- Assisting in minor plastic procedures/biopsies
- Patient assessment
- Pain management
- Recognition of patient deterioration
- Wound care post-operatively
- Supervision of students
- Medication and IV administration
- Blood & Pathology collection
- Ventilator care
- Cannulation and CVAD access training
- Advanced Life Support Training
- Tracheostomy and Laryngotomy care training
- Administration of chemotherapy
- EPIC - Electronic Medical Record
Current Registrations & Memberships
- AHPRA: Nursing and Midwifery Board (Registration number: NMW0002437886)
- Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF)
Continuing Professional Development
- ERAS and Surgery School
- Preceptorship in the Operating Suite
- Surgical Airway Workshop - Tracheostomy/Laryngectomy Study Day
- Cannulation and CVAD Study Day
- Introduction to Cancer Study Day
- Administrating Chemotherapy Study Day
- Advanced Life Support (ALS)
References
Rachael Garvey
Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Anaesthetic/PACU unit
Operating Suite - Peter MacCaullum Cancer Centre
Email: rachael.garvey@petermac.org
Phone: 0434 091 365
Madelaene Barber
Clinical Support Nurse
Western Health - Sunshine Hospital
Email: madelaene.barber1@wh.org.au
Phone: 0404 139 379
Alana Baldachinno
Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Scrub/Scout unit
Operating Suite - Peter MacCaullum Cancer Centre
Email: alana.baldacchino@petermac.org
Phone: 0450 583 021
Timeline
Anaesthetic/PACU Registered Nurse
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
02.2021 - Current
Health Concierge
Reflect Recruitment
01.2020 - 01.2021
Open Water Learning Experience Instructor
Lifesaving Victoria
01.2018 - 03.2020
Specimen Reception Clerk
Melbourne Pathology
01.2017 - 12.2020
Life Saving Victoria
Waratah Beach Surf Life Saving Club
01.2016 - Current
Customer Service Officer
Windy Hill Fitness Centre
01.2014 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Nursing -
Victoria University
Victorian Certificate of Education -
Ave Maria College
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