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
Bedford Park, SA
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
Bedford Park, SA
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
Bedford Park, SA
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
Mount Barker, SA
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
Lobethal, SA
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, SA11.2022
Diploma of Enrolled Nursing -
TAFE SA
Tonsley, SA04.2017
Certificate III in Aged Care -
4 Life College
Adelaide, SA06.2015
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