Emma Baker
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
A passionate and dedicated Registered Nurse specialising in Infectious Diseases, Gastroenterology, and Respiratory care. Recognised for excellence in preceptorship, I excel in communication, high acuity and demonstrate exceptional communication and promotion of professional growth in new nurses.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - Infectious Diseases and Gastro
The Alfred Hospital
06.2022 - Current
- Served as a preceptor/ coach of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and providing guidance to foster professional growth.
- Worked closely with my leadership team promote positive work culture by supporting colleagues in their duties and offering assistance when needed
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Gained experience with ascitic tap, withdrawal and palliative patient management
Registered Nurse - Respiratory Unit
The Alfred Hospital
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Developed a theoretical and physical understanding about lung transplants, cystic fibrosis and general respiratory illness
- Managed Intercostal catheters, tracheostomies, portocaths and cytotoxic drug dependence
- Educated patients' as well as family/ support members on pre and post lung transplant requirements and discharge information.
- Supervised students and transitioning staff within my first 6 months of nursing, supporting them through policies and procedures
Family Healthcare Support Worker
The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers, helping to ensure understanding of care plans and expectations.
- Supported a child with a tracheostomy and PEG tube within the home, ensuring health and safety throughout each shift
- Maintained a therapeutic relationship with each family I was required to support and provided a space for questions and concerns regarding their child's health.
Attendant
JB Market Research
02.2018 - 11.2020
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall service quality and guest experience.
- Managed a wide variety of customer service and administrative tasks to resolve customer issues, and escalated to my boss and colleagues when these issues needed collaborative approach
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Latrobe University
Bundoora, VIC11.2021
Skills
Cecilia Torney
Nurse Manager
Ward 7W - The Alfred
E: Ctorney@alfredorgau
M: 0460 361 578
Cassie Betteson
Clinical Support & Development Nurse
Ward 7W - The Alfred
E: cbetteson@alfredorgau
Accomplishments
- Basic Life Support Assessor
- Aseptic Technique Assessor
- Clinical Coach for new graduates (2024)
- Nominee for a Nursing excellence award in preceptorship (2023)
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Infectious Diseases and Gastro
The Alfred Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse - Respiratory Unit
The Alfred Hospital
01.2022 - 06.2022
Family Healthcare Support Worker
The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne
02.2021 - 02.2022
Attendant
JB Market Research
02.2018 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Latrobe University
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