EMILY WHITE
Hamilton,QLD
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with a recent background in neonatal intensive and high dependency care, and previously in burns, plastics and ENT. Proven commitment to continuous learning and an ability to provide a high-level of nursing care in critical care situations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, NICU/Special Care Nursery Staff Nurse
Queensland Health
04.2024 - Current
- Completed neonatal special care nursery transition year and recently transitioned into intensive care in April. Supported programme including theoretical modules and clinical competencies specific to neonatal development and care.
- Nursing management of respiratory diseases of the newborn, competent in neonatal CPAP and neonatal resuscitation.
- Conduct nursing assessments of premature and term infants to identify care needs in the intensive care setting and initiate appropriate interventions as necessary.
- Safe administration of medications according to current local neonatal guidelines and close monitoring of patients during and following administration.
- Management of multiple IV infusions via various intravenous and intra arterial devices.
- Mentorship of nursing and midwifery students in special care nursery
- Admission and discharge of patients into the neonatal unit and provision of compassionate, holistic care to both patient and their family.
Registered Nurse, Burns/Plastics/ENT
Alfred Health
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Graduate registered nurse role within Victorian adult burns service in tertiary trauma hospital
- Managed complex workload of 4-6 surgical and burns patients
- Performed complex wound dressings including severe burns, surgical sites and trauma wounds and implemented care plans for wound treatment in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
- Specimen collection including blood samples via venepuncture and wound swabs
- Responded promptly to acute deteriorations in patient condition, initiating emergency response when deemed clinical necessary
- Monitored post-surgical patients after transfer from theatre to ward
- Electronic documentation using ieMR
- Attended education days and training simulations specific to surgical and burns nursing
Patient Care Assistant
Greenslopes Private Hospital
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Supported patients to complete activities of daily living e.g. mobilising patients, assisting with bathing, feeding etc.
- Monitored equipment for defects within day oncology area such as temperatures of blood product fridge and IV pumps
- Supported clinical team as required
- Gathered patient measurements such as daily weights and height
Administration Officer
Mater Emergency Care Centre
11.2018 - 01.2023
- Worked throughout hospital as ward clerk in other areas including theatre, pre-admissions, front reception, women's unit, and cardiac catheterization lab
- Admitted patients into the emergency centre, completed private health insurance checks and processed inpatient admissions.
- Screened and transferred incoming calls to ED, took down messages, and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel.
- Processed point-of-sale payments and submitted claims through Medicare, DVA and WorkCover
- Assisted patients to complete admission paperwork in ED
- Transmitted patient reports to allocated general practitioners for follow-up of care
Practice Manager (Temporary Role)
Mater Emergency Care Centre
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Ensure efficient patient flow by providing reliable administrative support to clinical staff within the Emergency Centre
- Supervised and trained new reception staff
- Processed Medicare, DVA and WorkCover claims and ensured medical officer details were correct for Medicare billing purposes for the practice
- Ensured patient information is accurately maintained and sent between interdisciplinary teams and health professionals
- Balanced end of month financials and reports for emergency centre
Medical Receptionist
Mater Hill Medical Centre
07.2018 - 10.2018
Medical Receptionist
Auchenflower Family Practice
01.2018 - 07.2018
Medical Receptionist
Yeppoon Family Practice
03.2017 - 01.2018
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
- Managed patient telephone enquires and greeted patients
- Verified and updated demographic and other personal information for patients
- Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
- Greeted visitors and initiated triage processes to streamline patient flow.
Dispensary Technician
Duty Of Care Chemist
06.2016 - 12.2016
- Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory
- Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive sales.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Central Queensland University
Brisbane, QLD10.2023
Skills
- Neonatal Resuscitation, (ALS due August 2025)
- Adult Basic Life Support
- First Aid
- Compassionate and caring nature
- Good interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Timeline
Registered Nurse, NICU/Special Care Nursery Staff Nurse
Queensland Health
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Burns/Plastics/ENT
Alfred Health
01.2024 - 04.2024
Patient Care Assistant
Greenslopes Private Hospital
01.2023 - 12.2023
Practice Manager (Temporary Role)
Mater Emergency Care Centre
09.2020 - 01.2021
Administration Officer
Mater Emergency Care Centre
11.2018 - 01.2023
Medical Receptionist
Mater Hill Medical Centre
07.2018 - 10.2018
Medical Receptionist
Auchenflower Family Practice
01.2018 - 07.2018
Medical Receptionist
Yeppoon Family Practice
03.2017 - 01.2018
Dispensary Technician
Duty Of Care Chemist
06.2016 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Nursing -
Central Queensland University
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