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Emma Banks

Birnam ,Queensland

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Clinical Nurse (CN) with nearly 11 years experience and a special interest in Palliative Cares. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skilfully handle all types of situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Nurse- Community Palliative Care

Queensland Health
10.2021 - 11.2022
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
  • Provide knowledge to patients and families facing palliative cares during home visits and phone conversations as well as liasing with Doctors and allied health professionals to respond to fluctuating care of patients.

Clinical Nurse

Gold Coast Private Hospital
07.2018 - 05.2024
  • Maintained patient records and ensured patient privacy and clinical compliance
  • Provide End of Life Cares to patients and emotional support to patient and family
  • Communicating with Doctors on rounds to ensure medication charts/ pain relief is charted/ sufficient for the patients needs.
  • Great interpersonal skills to listen to the patient, assessing their understanding of the disease and its process as well as the patient’s emotional state.
  • Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions
  • Able to access and deaccess portacaths, POC and PICC bleeds/ flushes and IV cannulation
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers.
  • Supervised nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
  • Chemotherapy/ Immunotherapy Administration

Registered Nurse

Allamanda Private Hospital
08.2014 - 07.2018
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to and address new concerns
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion

Education

Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery - Nursing

Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus
Southport, QLD
11.2013

Skills

  • Previous experience in surgical, medical and oncology
  • Supportive communication skills

- Empathetic- understanding and acknowledging a persons feelings both verbal and non-verbal

- Active listener/ learner

  • Team Player
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Supportive and Therapeutic Relationship Builder

Referees

Rebecca Pooley

becpooley@outlook.com

0411364050

Rachel Graham

rachelgraham20@bigpond.com

0447712377

Timeline

Clinical Nurse- Community Palliative Care

Queensland Health
10.2021 - 11.2022

Clinical Nurse

Gold Coast Private Hospital
07.2018 - 05.2024

Registered Nurse

Allamanda Private Hospital
08.2014 - 07.2018

Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery - Nursing

Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus

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