Emily CARDY
Whitby,WA
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate clinical nurse with extensive experience at the Child and Adolescent Health Service, excelling in health assessments and patient education. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Committed to maintaining safety and dignity while delivering high-quality care, demonstrating strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse
Community Health
07.2022 - Current
- Interact with patients in a caring and confident manner and adhering to policy and procedures in relation to the role
- Critically analyse situations and respond in an appropriate manner escalating to the appropriate people.
- Maintain the dignity, safety and comfort of patients while assisting them with activities of daily living
- Develop and refer to care plans in order to support patients personal care needs and preferences
- Complete and maintain documentation according to organisation policy and protocols, within a timely manner
- Maintain confidentiality and privacy at all times, and feeling safe to stand up for safety breaches
- Provide medications in appropriate manner ensure all 6 checks performed.
- Liaise and clarify requirements with the patients, other staff, management and families regarding any concerns and issues
- Communicate with other members and work as part of the multi-disciplinary team under the direction of the registered nurse, enrolled nurse, occupational therapist, as required
- Use equipment safely, follow correct manual handling, food safety and infection control guidelines and procedures
- Safely handle and store dangerous chemicals
- Follow workplace health and safety policies and procedures and utilise personal protective equipment (PPE)
- School Health Team (Clinical Nurse) Child and Adolescences Health Service – Armadale region
Registered Nurse
Community Health
02.2020 - 07.2022
- School Health Team (Registered Nurse) Child and Adolescences Health Service – Armadale region
- Maintained accurate records of student health information.
- Advised parents and guardians about their child's health status at school or home.
- Collaborated with teachers and other staff members to ensure a safe learning environment for students.
- Conducted screenings for vision, hearing, growth, and physical development.
- Performed routine inspections of the school premises to identify any potential hazards or risks to student safety.
- Provided resources and referrals to families concerning community healthcare services.
- Instructed classes on nutrition, hygiene, and disease prevention.
Registered Nurse
Perth Children’s Hospital
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
Graduate Nurse
Perth Children’s Hospital
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Maintained a clean work environment following infection control practices at all times.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care instructions and follow-up visits.
- Documented medication administration accurately per policy and procedure guidelines.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care outcomes.
- Cared for same day surgery patients before and after their procedures.
Graduate Nurse
Perth Children’s Hospital
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Child and Adolescences Health Service – Community Health
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Curtin University
WA, Australia01.2018
Certificate IV - Bookkeeping
Polytechnic West
01.2013
Certificate IV - Accounting
Polytechnic West
08.2012
Certificate III - Financial Services (Accounts Clerical)
Polytechnic West
02.2012
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Health assessments
- Team collaboration
- Patient education
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Family education
- Health promotion
- Decision-making
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Listening skills
- Compassion
- Adaptability
- Motivation
- Commitment
- Stress management
- People skills
- Work ethics
- Accountability
- Enthusiasm
- Time management
- Coordination skills
- Organizational skills
- Autonomy
- Teamwork
- Guideline interpretation
- Schedule management
- Computer knowledge
- Conflict resolution
- Capacity to manage unexpected changes
- Assessment skills
- Family inclusion in care
- Vaccination administration
Drivers Licence
C #5732112, 02/13/26
References
- Sarah Della-Bonna, Clinical Nurse Manager, 0407778557, Sarah.Della-Bonna@health.wa.gov.au
- Julie Clements, Clinical Nurse Specialist, 0404 824 400, julie.clements@health.wa.gov.au
Hobbies and Interests
- Travel
- Football
- Cricket
Health
Excellent (Non Smoker)
A H P R A
NMW0002190800
Timeline
Clinical Nurse
Community Health
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Community Health
02.2020 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse
Perth Children’s Hospital
08.2019 - 01.2020
Graduate Nurse
Perth Children’s Hospital
01.2019 - 08.2019
Graduate Nurse
Perth Children’s Hospital
08.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Curtin University
Certificate IV - Bookkeeping
Polytechnic West
Certificate IV - Accounting
Polytechnic West
Certificate III - Financial Services (Accounts Clerical)
Polytechnic West