Elisa Birch
Mount Cotton,QLD
Summary
Accomplished Paediatric Nurse with a proven track record at Queensland Children's Hospital, enhancing patient satisfaction through exceptional care planning and quality improvement. Skilled in medical recordkeeping and critical thinking, I excel in fast-paced environments, fostering staff education and teamwork. My leadership in pediatric nursing has consistently improved treatment outcomes and unit efficiency. I have worked in a number of senior CN roles.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Paediatric Nurse Including CN Roles
Queensland Children's Hospital
2014.10 - Current
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Managed a team of nurses, AINs, students whilst working with the inter- disciplinary team
Paediatric Nurse
Healthcare Australia Nursing Agency
2012.11 - 2013.08
- Educated children about their medical conditions in age-appropriate language, empowering them to take an active role in managing their health.
- Administered vaccinations and medications accurately, ensuring optimal treatment efficacy and patient safety.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks and efficiently delegating responsibilities, ensuring all patients received timely care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to quickly respond to emergency situations, stabilizing patients until further medical assistance arrived.
Community Paediatric Nurse
East Lancs PCT Complex Packages of Care Team
2008.10 - 2012.05
- Taught students, carers and junior nurses how to care for children in the community with a variety of medical needs.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Developed policies and booklets on suctioning and ventilation.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
Education
Post Grad Foundations of Palliative Care - Nursing
Bolton University
Bolton EnglandPost Grad Course - Mentorship Nursing
Lancaster University
Lancaster UkSome College (No Degree) - Sign Language 2 Year Course
Blackburn College
Blackburn EnglandDiploma in Paediatric Nursing - Nursing
University of Preston
Preston, England09.2007
Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Care Planning
- Quality Improvement
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Team Supervision
- All work experience in Paediatric Nursing
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Staff education and training
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Communication skills
- Thrive on a fast paced enviroment
Timeline
Paediatric Nurse Including CN Roles
Queensland Children's Hospital
2014.10 - Current
Paediatric Nurse
Healthcare Australia Nursing Agency
2012.11 - 2013.08
Community Paediatric Nurse
East Lancs PCT Complex Packages of Care Team
2008.10 - 2012.05
Post Grad Foundations of Palliative Care - Nursing
Bolton University
Post Grad Course - Mentorship Nursing
Lancaster University
Some College (No Degree) - Sign Language 2 Year Course
Blackburn College
Diploma in Paediatric Nursing - Nursing
University of Preston
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