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Elodie Piggott

Craigie,WA

Summary

With over 12 years of experience in diverse healthcare settings, I am a compassionate and dedicated registered nurse known for building trusting relationships with patients and their families while maintaining the highest standards of privacy and emotional support. I bring expertise in patient assessment, medication administration, and the implementation of evidence-based treatment interventions. A collaborative team player, I work seamlessly with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care and compliance with all regulatory guidelines. My unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality, empathetic care has consistently guided my nursing practice and earned the trust of those I serve.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Casual Registered Nurse

Joondalup Health Campus
05.2025 - Current
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Caring for both paediatric and adult patients post operatively, ensuring pain is managed effectively and observations are within parameters for patient.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Helped prevent the spread of infection by following strict hygiene protocols and guiding patients on good hygiene practices.
  • Handled challenging patient situations calmly using de-escalation techniques, crisis support, and clear, supportive communication techniques.
  • Worked within a team environment with nurses, doctors and allied health professionals to provide holistic care.

Registered Nurse

CAHS–Perth Children’s Hospital
03.2024 - Current
  • Delivered prescribed medications and treatments—such as analgesics, bronchodilators, and corticosteroids—ensuring correct dosage and timing in accordance with each patient’s treatment plan.
  • Assisted doctors with medical and surgical procedures, including limb manipulation, intravenous cannulation, and lumbar punctures.
  • Trained in Airway Management (Role 1) to assist in the resuscitation and management of airway-compromised patients in acute situations
  • Educating patients and families on disease and illness management, medication therapy, and post-discharge care
  • Assessing and recognising rapid deterioration in patients, documenting and escalating care when required in alliance with the NSQHS, Standard 8.
  • Recovery care of a patient from sedation, providing adequate airway is maintained and observations are within the normal parameters for age.
  • Supervised and mentored students and newly graduated nurses providing guidance with clinical training and mentorship.

Graduate Registered Nurse

CAHS-Perth Childrens Hospital
09.2023 - 03.2024
  • Assisted with and monitored patients undergoing procedures requiring medication sedation, ensuring airway patency was maintained and observations were accurately recorded and promptly escalated if outside normal age-specific parameters.
  • Administered prescribed medications and treatments in line with clinical guidelines, including bronchodilators such as Salbutamol and Ipratropium for acute exacerbations of viral-induced wheeze.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing compassionate and comprehensive care to patients in various clinical settings.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families coping with acute illness or chronic conditions, building a rapport and providing education to the patient and family
  • Increased efficiency through accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes using electronic health records.
  • Helped improve efficiency by accurately recording patient assessments, treatments, and outcomes using electronic health records.
  • Recognising and responding to acute deterioration in a patient in accordance with National Health and Safety Quality Standard 8 (NHSQS).

Graduate Registered Nurse-4A (Adolescent Ward)

CAHS–Perth Children’s Hospital
02.2023 - 03.2023
  • Recognised and responded to signs of clinical deterioration, ensuring timely escalation of care and documentation of care provided
  • Experienced in recognizing escalating behaviours in mental health patients and using de-escalation techniques to ensure patient and staff safety.
  • Worked closely with psychiatrists, social workers, and occupational therapists to provide well-rounded, supportive care for patients..
  • Deliver diabetes education, including lifestyle changes, blood glucose management, and management of medication to both the patient and their family
  • Provided emotional support and education to patients with eating disorders. Collaborating with the family and multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care
  • Administered medications safely and promptly according to hospital guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.

Casual Enrolled Nurse

SMHS, Fiona Stanley Hospital
02.2022 - 12.2022
  • Set up the surgical trolley using aseptic techniques and assisted Radiologists with minor interventional surgical procedures, providing pre-operative care to the patient.
  • Assisted Radiologist and Radiographers in the performing of scans like Ultrasound, Computed Tomography and MRI.
  • Delivered acute care to patients in the recovery bay, managing pain effectively and monitoring observations to ensure stability within clinical parameters.
  • Provided wound care on post operative patients, providing education on their post-op care, wound management and follow up appointment's.
  • Created a comfortable environment for patients during challenging exams that required patience and sensitivity.
  • Effectively managed time to ensure timely patient appointments, efficient scheduling, and smooth procedure preparation.

Casual Pool - Enrolled Nurse

EMHS, Armadale and Kalamunda Group
01.2021 - 08.2022
  • I worked closely with the medical team to create and put in place personalized treatment plans, focusing on stabilizing patients, managing symptoms, and helping with rehab.
  • Administered intravenous therapies, wound care, and assisted in minor surgical procedures.
  • Provided palliative care to patients, providing pain relief and emotional support to maintain the patients dignity during end of life care
  • Provided emotional support and counselling to patients and families, improving patient satisfaction to align with the NSQHS, partnering with consumers.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living to provide care that is patient centred, ensuring their privacy and dignity is maintained.
  • Assisted patient post recovery from surgical procedures, giving pain relief and escalating care when patients observations were outside of parameters

Education

Bachelor of Nursing - undefined

University of Notre Dame
Fremantle
12.2022

Diploma of Enrolled Nursing - Division 2

Bunbury TAFE
Bunbury
12.2010

Skills

  • Paediatric Hospital Life Support Certificate-current
  • Basic Hospital Life Support
  • Airway/Role 1 Competency
  • Manual Handling
  • Emergency Rash presentations Certificate-2023
  • Burns Management and Presentations Certificate-2023
  • Immunisation Competent

Timeline

Casual Registered Nurse

Joondalup Health Campus
05.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse

CAHS–Perth Children’s Hospital
03.2024 - Current

Graduate Registered Nurse

CAHS-Perth Childrens Hospital
09.2023 - 03.2024

Graduate Registered Nurse-4A (Adolescent Ward)

CAHS–Perth Children’s Hospital
02.2023 - 03.2023

Casual Enrolled Nurse

SMHS, Fiona Stanley Hospital
02.2022 - 12.2022

Casual Pool - Enrolled Nurse

EMHS, Armadale and Kalamunda Group
01.2021 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Nursing - undefined

University of Notre Dame

Diploma of Enrolled Nursing - Division 2

Bunbury TAFE
Elodie Piggott