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Emma De-Zen

Adelaide,SA

Summary

A compassionate Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience providing quality care to patients in a variety of medical settings including aged care, general practice, skin and cosmetic clinics and in home support services. Having vast experience in dealing with a very broad range of medical conditions hence bringing forth valuable medical knowledge and experience. I demonstrate a high degree of professionalism, adaptability and possess excellent interpersonal skills working well under pressure. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service and striving to deliver on high expectations and excel in providing a high standard of care.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Care Nurse/ Support Worker

Self-employed
01.2020 - Current
  • Support clients' social, physical, and emotional needs
  • Assist with activities of daily living
  • Home Care – attend to domestic tasks, such as cleaning, cooking, and grocery shopping
  • Medication management and daily administration
  • Chronic disease Management
  • Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring vital signs, medication adherence, and overall wellness.

Registered Nurse

Home Support Services
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Provided nursing care to patients within their homes
  • Managed medication administration, including IV infusions and PICC lines
  • Specialised in complex wound management and dressings
  • IDC, Stoma management
  • Conducted pain management and post-operative care
  • Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.

Vaxworks Immunisation Nurse

01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Administered annual flu immunisations to patients within their workplace at mobile flu clinics

Practice Nurse

Playford Medical
06.2019 - 12.2019
  • Conducted health assessments and chronic disease care plans
  • Administered childhood immunisations and travel vaccinations
  • Assisted in various medical procedures implanon and IUD insertion and removal, skin excisions and biopsies
  • Simple and complex wound management and care
  • Managed accreditation standards
  • Reduced waiting times for patients, conducting triage assessments and prioritizing cases based on urgency.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive health education and promoting preventive care.

Cosmetic Injector Nurse

Silk Laser Clinic
09.2018 - 07.2019
  • Conducted consultations and facial assessments
  • Developed customised treatment plans for clients
  • Administered anti – wrinkle injections and dermal fillers and provided aftercare

Practice Nurse

Mawson Lakes Medical
03.2018 - 03.2019
  • Triage for phone calls and walk-in patients
  • Conducted health assessments and chronic disease care plans
  • Administered childhood immunisations and travel vaccinations
  • Assisted in various medical procedures such as Implanon &IUD insertion and removal, skin excisions and biopsies
  • Simple and Complex wound dressings and management
  • Managed accreditation standards and medical ordering
  • Administered cosmetic injectables

Cosmetic Nurse Injector

Laser Clinic Australia
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Consultations and full facial assessments
  • Developing treatment plans specific to clients needs
  • Undertaking Cosmetic injectables Anti-Wrinkle and Dermal fillers
  • Follow up and After care treatment

Practice Nurse

Family Health Medical
01.2012 - 01.2018
  • Delivered high-quality patient care with strong attention to detail in administering medications, treatments, and wound care.
  • Mentor and Train er to new staff
  • Reduced waiting times for patients, conducting triage assessments and prioritizing cases based on urgency.
  • Conducted health assessments and chronic disease care plans
  • Administered childhood immunisations and healthchecks
  • Conducted regular travel vaccination clinics and seasonal flu clinics
  • Assisted in various medical procedures such as Implanon &IUD insertion and removal, skin excisions and biopsies including removal of sutures/staples and drains
  • Simple and Complex wound dressings and management
  • Venepuncture
  • IDC management
  • Managed accreditation standards and medical ordering
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive health education and promoting preventive care.

Cosmetic Nurse Injector

Rejuvenate – Golden Grove Family Health
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Patient Consultations
  • Skin assessments
  • Undertaken Cosmetic injectables dermal fillers and anti wrinkle
  • Ordering medical supplies and stock take
  • Undertaking regular audits

Education

Graduate Diploma - Cosmetic Nursing

AACDS
Adelaide, SA
2019

Certificate III - Continence And Catheter Care

Flinders University
Adelaide, SA
2011

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA
2010

Certificate III - Aged And Disability Care

Workplace Training
Elizabeth, SA
2006

Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Proficient in wound care, medication management, and patient assessments
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask effectively
  • Knowledgeable in medical ordering and accreditation standards
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Clear Patient Communication

Certifications Education

  • Certificate of completion Intellectual disability and offending behaviour (2024)
  • Certificate of completion Caring for people with complex disabilities (2024)
  • Certificate of completion Acquired brain injury and post traumatic amnesia (2023)
  • Certificate of completion Care for a person with Epilepsy (2023)
  • Certificate of completion Pain management (2023)
  • Certificate of completion Managing aggression (2022)
  • Certificate of completion Understanding schizophrenia (2022)
  • Certificate of completion Antisocial personality disorder (2022)
  • Certificate of completion Wound management update (2021)
  • Certificate of completion Endometriosis (2021)
  • Certificate of completion Mental health nursing (2021)
  • Certificate of completion Borderline Personality Disorder
  • Certificate of completion Palliative End of Life Care 2020
  • Certificate of completion Immunisation update 2019
  • Certificate of completion HPV and Cervical screening 2019


  • Certificate of Completion Juvederm Cosmetic Theoretical and Practical Injecting 2018
  • MD Codes participation 2018
  • Certificate of Completion (Juvederm Cosmetic Theoretical and Practical Injecting 2017)
  • Certificate of Completion (Botox Cosmetic Theoretical and Practical injecting 2017)
  • Certificate of Completion (Dysport Cosmetic Theoretical and Practical injecting 2017)
  • IPL/Laser safety officer 2016
  • Certificate of Authorisation in Immunology and immunisations for Nurses 2015
  • Primary Health Collaboration participation in Cardiovascular and Chronic Kidney disease 2014
  • Certificate of attendance in overseas pathogens, illness and vaccination standards 2013
  • Immunisation update 2013
  • Diabetes update for practice Nurses 2012
  • Certificate of attendance Spirometry training 2012
  • Certificate of completion Wound assessment and management 2011

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Home Care Nurse/ Support Worker

Self-employed
01.2020 - Current

Practice Nurse

Playford Medical
06.2019 - 12.2019

Registered Nurse

Home Support Services
01.2019 - 01.2020

Cosmetic Injector Nurse

Silk Laser Clinic
09.2018 - 07.2019

Practice Nurse

Mawson Lakes Medical
03.2018 - 03.2019

Vaxworks Immunisation Nurse

01.2018 - 01.2020

Cosmetic Nurse Injector

Laser Clinic Australia
01.2016 - 01.2018

Cosmetic Nurse Injector

Rejuvenate – Golden Grove Family Health
01.2015 - 01.2017

Practice Nurse

Family Health Medical
01.2012 - 01.2018

Graduate Diploma - Cosmetic Nursing

AACDS

Certificate III - Continence And Catheter Care

Flinders University

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of South Australia

Certificate III - Aged And Disability Care

Workplace Training
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