Elisha McElhinney
Butler,Australia
Summary
I am currently on my second rotation of my Graduate Nurse Program at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, on Ward G72.
I am a passionate, motivated, and dedicated registered nurse. I am committed to caring and engaging in a way that is evidence based and reflective. I have excellent communication and interpersonal skills while displaying confidentiality, discretion, and empathy when dealing with patients. I aim to ensure my interactions with my patients are respectful and sincere while also ensuring dignity, humanity, and understanding patient vulnerability. I am recognised for my hard work, professionalism, and positive attitude.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Medical Nurse
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
Ward G72
02.2024 - Current
- Admitting and discharging patients in a timely manner
- Recognising and responding to acute deterioration
- Collaborated with large multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective treatment plans for diverse patient populations
- Prevented hospital-acquired infections through strict adherence to infection control protocols and proper wound management practices.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities, collaborating with pharmacists, social workers, and other healthcare providers to ensure smooth transitions home or to other facilities
- Contributed to a positive work environment through teamwork, collaboration, and fostering professional relationships with colleagues
- Delivered patient-centred care by addressing individual needs, preferences, and cultural considerations in nursing practice.
- Provided support during end-of-life care for terminally ill patients, ensuring they experienced comfort and dignity in their final moments
- Collaborated with medical professionals to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Update patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Ability to follow AORC, Alcohol withdrawal, and opioid withdrawal charts according to their guidelines
- Administering scheduled medications in a safe manner, following the medication rights
- Order and administer blood products, following all policies and procedures
- Managing post-scope patients and carrying out post-operation observations according to the guidelines
Neurosurgery Nurse
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
Ward G66
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Performed routine wound care, drain care, and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Utilised strong clinical judgement in prioritising patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Managing neurogenic bladder and bowel regimes using policies and procedures of SCGH
- Changing, cleaning, and monitoring surgical drains
- Use of efficient manual handling techniques using hoists, sara-steady, and other aids.
- Recognising and responding to patient deterioration in a timely manner
- Escalating care according to the AORC chart and following all guidelines
- Managing pain pumps e.g Nikki pumps, infusion pumps, epidural pumps, and PCA.
- Assisted patients in performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Came up with treatment plans and communicated with patients about options, medications and self-management.
- Insertion of IDC and IMC in both male and female patients
- Advised patients and carers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviours and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Education
GCSE -
St Patrick's & St Bridget's College
Level 3 Diploma in Health Science -
Northwest Regional College
Bachelor of Science: Nursing -
Edith Cowan University
01.2023
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Clinical competence
- Communication
- Patient safety
- Patient-centred care
- Empathy, compassion and teamwork
- Time management, organisation, problem solving
- Professionalism
- Adaptability and problem solving
- Evidence-based practice, ethics
Placement History
- Bethanie Beachside Aged Care Facility – May 2021
- Graylands Hospital – Franklin Centre – November 2021
- Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital – G72 Medical Assessment Unit – May 2022
- Joondalup Health Campus - Theatre (Recovery, Scrub/Scout, Anesthetics) - September 2022
- Osbourne Park Hospital - Ward 4 Medical, Rehabilitation and Aged Care - May 2023
Certificates
- AHPRA: NMW0002740302
- First Aid / BLS
- Manual Handling
- Fit Test
- Working With Children
Attributes
- Dynamic leadership qualities with a strong sense of initiative, flexibility, and accountability.
- Reliable employee with an exemplary work ethic.
- Excellent organisational, planning, prioritisation, and time management skills.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Great motivator with the ability to influence and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Patient-focused with superior problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Proven ability to flourish with minimal guidance in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment, be proactive, and handle uncertainty.
- A team player with a demonstrated ability to professionally represent the organisation.
- Proactive and hard-working person with a can-do attitude.
- A confident, vibrant, and pleasant personality.
- Highly analytical and detail oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
References
References can be supplied on request.
Timeline
Medical Nurse
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Neurosurgery Nurse
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
08.2023 - 02.2024
GCSE -
St Patrick's & St Bridget's College
Level 3 Diploma in Health Science -
Northwest Regional College
Bachelor of Science: Nursing -
Edith Cowan University