Elspeth Plunkett

• Provision of high quality, evidence-based acute nursing care including broad assessment of needs for a diverse community.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care.
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• Support patient and their family in the Transition Care Program in both bed based and home based service.
• Advocated for patients' needs, ensuring access to necessary services and support systems.
• Managed caseloads of patients with complex medical conditions, ensuring timely access to appropriate care and services.
• Liaising with multi-disciplinary teams and advocating for patient for best outcomes.
• Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare teams for transition of care across settings.

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
• Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.

Between 2004-2011

Trauma and Orthopaedics ward

Cardiothoracic/Cardiology

Emergency Department

Respiratory