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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Emma Walker

Rockhampton,QLD

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse looking to gain a Clinical Nurse role. Experienced in Geriatric care with proven ability of effectively implementing nursing procedures and training to promote safe, patient centered care. Team oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge and sound clinical judgment.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Acting Clinical Nurse

Queensland Health
03.2024 - Current
  • Maintained strong working relationships with nurses and other multi-disciplinary team members, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
  • Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention.
  • Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
  • Attended and contributed to multi-disciplinary team meetings for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
  • Facilitate and Attend morning multi-disciplinary meetings to ensure regular communication amongst teams of patient current health status.
  • Mentored and supported new nursing staff, graduate nurses and student nurses fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
  • Monitored patients, identified early indications of deterioration, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
  • Portfolio responsibilities- Co-ordination and supervision of Infection control standards, ensure monthly mandatory audits are completed and areas of improvement are addressed.
  • Co-ordinated shifts to ensure staff are supported and that staffing levels/skill levels for upcoming shifts are appropriate.
  • Providing clinical support, emotional support and leadership to nursing staff.

Registered Nurse

Queensland Health
01.2023 - 03.2024
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Utilised critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members and student nurses, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient centred care.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple co-morbidities.
  • Assessed fall risks among the elderly population, implementing targeted prevention strategies to reduce injury occurrences.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, eating and bathing and encouraged patients to perform basic needs independently to promote self-esteem.
  • Supported patients experiencing cognitive decline by implementing individualized interventions based on their unique needs and preferences.
  • Provide care for dementia patients and appropriately de-escalate physical and verbal behaviours.
  • Provide palliative and end-of-life care and support.
  • Prevented spread of infection by consistent hand washing, universal precautions and special isolation procedures.

Personal Care Assistant

Bolton Clarke
08.2019 - 12.2022
  • Assisted residents with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help residents achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted with transferring and positioning residents, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Built strong relationships with residents to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Documented residents' mental status, behaviours, bowel movements, sleep, eating patterns and notable incidents in progress notes.
  • Prevented spread of infection by consistent hand washing, universal precautions and special isolation procedures.
  • Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support.
  • Delivery of palliative and end-of-life cares.
  • Worked collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to provide best patient centred care.
  • Identifying signs of resident deterioration and reporting to appropriate supervisor.
  • Planning delivery of care by prioritising appropriate tasks and time management skills.
  • Administration of patient blister packed medications.

Community Support Worker

Right At Home Health Care
05.2021 - 03.2022
  • Established trust-based relationships with clients through empathetic communication and active listening skills.
  • Supervising and facilitating community outings, enabling clients to achieve maximum personal independence.
  • Providing care and support for aged and disabled people to maintain independence whilst living in their own home.
  • Assisted with activities of daily living, domestic duties, meal preparation, transportation, and medication administration.
  • Documentation of shift tasks and any concerns.
  • Experience in providing bowel therapy and caring for quadriplegic patients.

Assistant in Nursing

Regis Aged Care
11.2018 - 08.2019
  • Assisted residents with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help residents achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted with transferring and positioning residents, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Built strong relationships with residents to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Documented residents' mental status, behaviours, bowel movements, sleep, eating patterns and notable incidents in progress notes.
  • Prevented spread of infection by consistent hand washing, universal precautions and special isolation procedures.
  • Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support.
  • Delivery of palliative and end-of-life cares.
  • Worked collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to provide best patient centred care.
  • Identifying signs of resident deterioration and reporting to appropriate supervisor.
  • Planning delivery of care by prioritising appropriate tasks and time management skills.


Education

Graduate Certificate - Clinical Nursing

Central Queensland University
Rockhampton, QLD
03.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of The Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast, QLD
10.2022

Skills

  • Medication Administration
  • Care Planning and Organisation
  • Infection Control
  • Staff Coordination and Staff Supervision
  • Clinical judgment
  • Palliative and End-of-life care
  • Ethical Practice
  • Geriatric Care
  • Critical Thinking and Decision Making
  • Patient Education
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Admitting and Discharging
  • Team Collaboration
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Certification

Certificate III in Individual Support – Daisy Learning, 2018.

Mental Health First Aid.

Functional Independence Measure Assessor.

References

Sarah Wharton

Clinical Nurse Facilitator, Rockhampton Base Hospital-SAGE.

E: sarah.wharton@health.qld.gov.au

T: 07 4920 6084


Robert Akbar

Nurse Unit Manager, Rockhampton Base Hospital-SAGE
E: robert.akbar@health.qld.gov.au

T: 07 4920 7034

Timeline

Acting Clinical Nurse

Queensland Health
03.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Queensland Health
01.2023 - 03.2024

Community Support Worker

Right At Home Health Care
05.2021 - 03.2022

Personal Care Assistant

Bolton Clarke
08.2019 - 12.2022

Assistant in Nursing

Regis Aged Care
11.2018 - 08.2019

Graduate Certificate - Clinical Nursing

Central Queensland University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of The Sunshine Coast

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