Ellie Chirgwin
EASTWOOD,NSW
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional specializing in neurosurgical nursing, recognized for exceptional productivity and efficient task execution. Demonstrates expertise in patient care management and critical thinking, effectively collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Committed to implementing evidence-based practices to enhance patient health outcomes and facilitate recovery. Career aspirations include advancing clinical skills to further improve patient care delivery.
Extensive experience in facilitating education for students and new graduate nurses. Proven leadership as an Acting Nursing Unit Manager, ensuring seamless operations during the absence of the NUM. Expertise in team collaboration, staff development, and clinical decision-making. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment and improving patient care outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
North Shore Private Hospital
St Leonards, NSW
02.2018 - Current
- Supervised ward activities as both in-charge nurse and acting NUM.
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain professional licensure requirements.
- Participated actively in unit meetings to discuss clinical issues related to patient outcomes, care plans, staffing concerns.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient interactions, treatments, medications administered and any changes in condition.
- Supported new staff members and new graduate nurses by providing orientation to the Medical-Surgical Unit procedures and protocols.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
- Prioritized workloads according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.
Sales Consultant
Travel Money Oz
Castle Hill, Hornsby, Warringah Mall, Warriewood, Parramatta, NSW
02.2016 - 12.2017
- Analyzed customer needs and preferences to recommend appropriate products.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Increased revenue by skillfully upselling and closing customer sales and driving product benefits around client needs.
Assistant in Nursing
St Antonio Nursing Home
Ryde
05.2017 - 06.2017
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Neuroscience Nursing
University of Tasmania
Online12-2022
Bachelor of Nursing -
Australian Catholic University
North Sydney12-2018
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Clinical documentation
- Critical thinking
- Safe Staffing Coordination
- Staff Payroll Administration
- New Graduate Nursing Mentor
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
North Shore Private Hospital
02.2018 - Current
Assistant in Nursing
St Antonio Nursing Home
05.2017 - 06.2017
Sales Consultant
Travel Money Oz
02.2016 - 12.2017
Graduate Certificate - Neuroscience Nursing
University of Tasmania
Bachelor of Nursing -
Australian Catholic University
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