Eloise Whiffin
Gillen ,NT
Summary
I am an enthusiastic and mature professional who is passionate about nursing and providing positive patient outcomes. I strive to take exceptional care of patients and their family members as if they were my own family. My experience working as a registered Nurse in Alice springs hospital in the medical ward for six months as well as an anaesthetic and recovery room nurse for two years has allowed me to gain valuable knowledge and skills which I am keen to take with me into a new role as a post operative recovery room nurse.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Alice Springs Hospital
09.2021 - Current
- Admitted, assessed and prepared ambulatory care patients for surgery following Alice Springs hospital's day surgery policies and individual patient needs.
- Worked in collaboration with anaesthetists, conducted pre anaesthetic assessments of patients to create effective anaesthetic plans.
- Prepared anaesthetic set ups according to each individual patient.
- Planned, implemented, and evaluated nursing care given to patients throughout their perioperative journey to promote high quality care and patient safety.
- Reacted swiftly in emergencies, providing airway management, delivering emergency fluids and administering medications, to stabilise patients facing respiratory distress or shock.
- Performed interventions to restore and maintain patients normothermic status, intraoperatively and post operatively.
- Evaluated and managed postoperative pain and nausea, implementing effective medications and pain management techniques to ensure patient comfort and recovery.
- Care of drains/tubes including indwelling catheters and hemovac drains.
- Provided appropriate care and treatment to patients recovering from general anaesthetic, sedation and regional anaesthetic.
- Organised patient discharge from stage one and stage two recovery.
- Educated patients and loved ones regarding procedures, expectations, side effects and recovery process. Assessing their understanding and offering support.
- Provided compassionate, individualized care for each patient throughout their perioperative journey. .
- Maintained documentation of administered treatments, medications, assessments, discharge instructions, and follow-up care. Ensuring accurate patient records.
- Monitored patients response post administering medications and IV therapies, promptly addressing any adverse reactions.
- Equipped patients with discharge information and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Communicated effectively with all multidisciplinary team members to successfully plan, implement and assess treatment strategies.
- Conducted continuous monitoring and assessment of patients behaviours and conditions, updating clinical supervisors with current information.
- Adhered to ACORN standards of perioperative practice.
Registered Nurse, Medical
Alice Springs Hospital
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living
- Administered medications via oral, IV, intramuscular and subcutaneous injection and monitored responses.
- Conducted patient assessments including neurological, neurovascular, respiratory, cardiovascular, and alcohol and drug withdrawal.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organised medical equipment.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- followed infection control policies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Griffith University
Gold Coast, QLD10.2020
Diploma of Business - Business
Robina State High School
Robina, QLD2017
Queensland Certificate of Education -
Robina State High School
Robina, QLD2017
Skills
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Patient focused
- Active Learner
- Airway management
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Problem solving
- Patient Admission and discharge
- Postoperative Care
- Patient Assessments
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Pain Management Techniques
Certificates
- Venipuncture and PIVC course
- Blood Safe
- Working with children check
- Basic life support
- ACCCN Adult Advanced life support 2022
- Hand Hygiene
- Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Program (CAHS)
- Manual Handling
- Medication safety
- PPE Infection control
Additional Information
- living an active and healthy lifestyle, member of YMCA gym and Alice Springs dance studio.
- Hiking and camping
- Spending quality time with family.
Referees
Deborah Mullen
Nurse Unit Manager - Perioperative Unit
Alice Springs Hospital
Phone: (08) 8951 7055
Mobile: 0409 810 604
Email: deborah.mullan@nt.gov.au
Jaspal Parmar
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Anaesthetics and recovery
Alice Springs Hospital
Mobile: 0478 670 453
Email: jaspal.parmar@nt.gov.au
Timeline
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Alice Springs Hospital
09.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical
Alice Springs Hospital
02.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Griffith University
Diploma of Business - Business
Robina State High School
Queensland Certificate of Education -
Robina State High School
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