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Elisabeth Roosendaal

Mount Barker,SA

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with a robust background in diverse clinical settings, including acute care, emergency, and intensive care units. With a proven ability to adapt swiftly to various patient needs, I deliver high-quality care. Demonstrated expertise in critical thinking and patient advocacy, ensuring optimal outcomes that align with patient goals and assist with patient flow.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Float Pool

Flinders Medical Centre
02.2024 - Current
  • Served as a resource for other nurses on the Float Pool, offering guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality nursing care and addressing individual needs.
  • Increased efficiency in the Float Pool by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time across multiple units.
  • Promoted patient advocacy by actively participating in interdisciplinary meetings and voicing concerns on behalf of patients.
  • Championed a culture of patient-centred care, consistently demonstrating empathy, respect, and professionalism in all interactions with patients and their families.
  • Assisted in surgical procedures, ensuring availability of necessary equipment and supplies for successful outcomes.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Optimized patient flow in high-volume units, reducing wait times and improving access to care.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviours and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Flinders Medical Centre
08.2023 - 02.2024
  • Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
  • Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
  • Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
  • Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
  • Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
  • Streamlined workflow by efficiently prioritizing tasks during high-stress situations, leading to better overall performance of the ICU team.

Registered Nurse- Renal

Flinders Medical Centre
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • 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.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

Enrolled Nurse

Mount Barker Hospital
04.2017 - 02.2023
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
  • Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

Personal Care Assistant

Lobethal Residential Aged Care
06.2015 - 04.2017
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
  • Adapted quickly to new client situations, building rapport through active listening skills and an empathetic approach towards individual needs.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA
11.2022

Diploma of Enrolled Nursing -

TAFE SA
Tonsley, SA
04.2017

Certificate III in Aged Care -

4 Life College
Adelaide, SA
06.2015

Skills

  • Compassionate Care
  • Ethical Practice
  • Emergency Nursing
  • ICU Nursing
  • Acute and Surgical Nursing
  • Specialty Nursing- Renal, Neurosurgical, Palliative
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Medication and infusion administration
  • Wound Care
  • Critical Thinking
  • Reliability
  • Health Promotion
  • Cultural competence

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Float Pool

Flinders Medical Centre
02.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Flinders Medical Centre
08.2023 - 02.2024

Registered Nurse- Renal

Flinders Medical Centre
01.2023 - 08.2023

Enrolled Nurse

Mount Barker Hospital
04.2017 - 02.2023

Personal Care Assistant

Lobethal Residential Aged Care
06.2015 - 04.2017

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of Adelaide

Diploma of Enrolled Nursing -

TAFE SA

Certificate III in Aged Care -

4 Life College
Elisabeth Roosendaal