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Ellenis Norford

Moorooka,Queensland

Summary

Patient-oriented Nurse with six years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with significant background in ENT specialty and with experience in and a passion for working in paediatrics.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, PACU

Mater Hospital
03.2021 - Current
  • Work in various specialty areas including with adults, obstetrics and paediatric patients.
  • Airway management with excellent awareness of critical situations requiring additional interventions and escalating to appropriate physicians.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

Clinic Staff Nurse

The ENT Centre
11.2016 - 10.2020
  • Assisting doctors with simple procedures and ensuring patient safety
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
  • Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
  • Improved patient well-being by offering advice on preventive health measures.
  • Conducted skin prick allergy test (children 4+ years of age) and collaborating with doctor with results.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.

Registered Nurse, PACU

Chatswood Private Hospital
09.2017 - 12.2019
  • Specialised in ENT, ophthalmology and dental surgeries; treating both paediatric and adult patients.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Conduct numerus post operative phone calls to ensure patients are recovering well.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on appropriate post operative instructions prior to discharge.

Education

Bachelor Of Nursing -

University of Newcastle
Central Coast, NSW
11.2016

Higher School Certificate -

Lisarow High School
Lisarow, NSW
11.2010

Skills

  • Emergency Situations
  • General Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Post-Anesthesia Recovery
  • Pain Control
  • Patient Coping Mechanisms
  • Analgesia Pumps
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Airway Management
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Emotional Support
  • Urologic Surgery
  • Patient and Family Liaison

Timeline

Registered Nurse, PACU

Mater Hospital
03.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse, PACU

Chatswood Private Hospital
09.2017 - 12.2019

Clinic Staff Nurse

The ENT Centre
11.2016 - 10.2020

Bachelor Of Nursing -

University of Newcastle

Higher School Certificate -

Lisarow High School

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