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Ella Jordan

Gold Coast,QLD

Summary

Registered Nurse with diverse experience in hospital surgical care, aged care, and community nursing. Over the past two years, I have worked as a rural agency nurse across various Australian communities, demonstrating adaptability in new and resource-limited settings. Committed to clinical excellence and ongoing professional growth.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Nurse

Mallacoota District Health and Support Services.
03.2025 - 09.2025
  • Served as the sole Community Nurse in a rural town delivering autonomous, home-based care with a focus on elderly clients. Managed comprehensive assessments, care planning, and health monitoring in a resource-limited setting.
  • Conducted home care package evaluations and advocated for appropriate services and equipment to support client independence.
  • Skilled in wound care, medication and diabetes management, vital signs monitoring, and urgent walk-in assessments.


Registered Nurse

Regis East Malvern
08.2024 - 03.2025
  • Demonstrated strong organisational and collaboration skills while working alongside one other RN and managing a team of six PCA staff to provide high-quality care and ensure the safety of 160 residents overnight.
  • Conducted assessments on deteriorating residents, provided wound care, administered medications, and responded quickly to medical emergencies.
  • Highly experienced in providing comprehensive end-of-life care to palliative residents, maintaining a calm and empathetic approach with residents' loved ones

Registered Nurse

Ardrossan Seaview
05.2024 - 06.2024
  • Gained experience in managing COVID outbreak procedures, and implementing strict infection control protocols whilst educating residents, family members, and staff on proper infection control practices.
  • Showing leadership and critical decision making as my role entailed being the RN in charge. Here I liaised with practising Drs and after hours vertial care teams to ensure all residents in need were escalated and reviewed.

Registered Nurse

Opal Healthcare. Lakes Entrance Care Community
02.2024 - 03.2024
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviours to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds.

Registered Nurse

Ballina District Hospital
10.2023 - 12.2023
  • Provided exceptional care to patients in the general medical ward needing extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Provided support for patients families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.

Surgical / Specialised ENT Registered Nurse

Te Whatu Ora Health NZ
01.2021 - 03.2023
  • Gained skills in preparing patients for surgery, including assessment, educating on procedural expectations, managing postoperative care, and managing surgical wounds.
  • Experienced in at administering prescribed pain management treatments, including IV medications, PCA pumps, and local anaesthesia, while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Education

AHPRA Registration
NMW0002698018

Professional Development Recognition Program
01.2022

Palmerston North Health Boards
12.2021

Practice Certificate Number: 306912

Comprehensive Registered Nurse
01.2021

Bachelor of Nursing -

Massey University
11.2020

Skills

  • Wound care and chronic disease management
  • Comprehensive health assessments and care planning
  • Autonomous nursing practice in rural and remote settings
  • Patient-centered care and clinical decision-making
  • Health promotion and patient education
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Palliative and end-of-life care in the community
  • IV Cannulation
  • VAC wound dressing competent
  • PCA PCEA competent
  • CVL PICC line competent
  • Student Nurse Preceptor
  • Tracheostomy Care

References

Anne Mwagiru 

CEO, Mallacoota District Health and Support Services 

EMAIL: anne.mwagiru@mdhss.org.au PHONE +61 438336590

Ali Jindani. 

Senior Registered Nurse, Regis East Malvern. 

EMAIL: ali.jindani26@gmail.com PHONE +61 468559138

Juliet Vincent. 

Clinical Nurse Manager, Ardrossan Seaview. South Australia Health 

EMAIL: jvincent@ardrossanseaview.com.au PHONE: +61 420489819

Timeline

Community Nurse

Mallacoota District Health and Support Services.
03.2025 - 09.2025

Registered Nurse

Regis East Malvern
08.2024 - 03.2025

Registered Nurse

Ardrossan Seaview
05.2024 - 06.2024

Registered Nurse

Opal Healthcare. Lakes Entrance Care Community
02.2024 - 03.2024

Registered Nurse

Ballina District Hospital
10.2023 - 12.2023

Surgical / Specialised ENT Registered Nurse

Te Whatu Ora Health NZ
01.2021 - 03.2023

Palmerston North Health Boards

Practice Certificate Number: 306912

Comprehensive Registered Nurse

Bachelor of Nursing -

Massey University

AHPRA Registration

Professional Development Recognition Program
Ella Jordan