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Emma Young

6 Rambutan Place South Lake

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience at South Metropolitan Health Service, excelling in acute stroke management and Haematology, bone marrow transplant care. Proven ability in critical thinking and patient advocacy, alongside expertise in IV therapy. Committed to delivering compassionate, culturally-sensitive care while enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and collaboration.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplant Unit

South Metropolitan Health Service
11.2021 - Current
  • Cared for patients pre and post bone marrow transplant
  • Cared for and managed patients with febrile neutropenia
  • Administered and managed patients receiving Blood products.
  • Use of CVADs, CVAD dressing changes and taking blood samples from CVADs
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
  • Counselled patients and provided listening ear and emotional support.
  • Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice skill implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs from EVIQ, and attended toolboxes.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with treating team orders and treatment plan.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.

Registered Nurse, Acute Stroke and Neurology

South Metropolitan Health Service
07.2019 - 11.2021
  • Provided direct patient care and all stages of acute stroke management to end of life care
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses, including ward specific IV therparies of IVIG, Iloprost infusions, migraine protocol and wet wraps
  • Managed quality care for patients with Acute stroke, Neurological disease, Rheumatology and Dermatology conditions.
  • Provided exceptional care to highly-acute patients needing complex care such as post thrombectomy observation, NIV and Airvo management, Neurological observations and dysphagia screening
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options with chronic conditions associated with stoke.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met treatment goals
  • Insertion, care of, troubleshooting errors and removal of NGTs and assisting with transitional feeding plans for pts with dysphagia with associated mouth care and airway management
  • Various communication techniques for patients with Aphasia, dysphagia and neurological deficits
  • Responding to Code blues and Initiating code blue when criteria is met.
  • Code stroking if criteria is met
  • Escalating care to senior staff and medical staff when appropriate

Education

Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing

The University Of Notre Dame
Fremantle, WA
2018

Skills

  • Highly motivated and adaptable with effective time management
  • Approachable with willingness to learn
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Effective at charting and clinical documentation
  • Culturally-sensitive and appropriate
  • Optimistic team player
  • Critical thinker and contributer with patient-focused care
  • Catheterisation and bladder management
  • Performing Neurological observations and vital signs
  • Airway management with use of NIV and Airvo
  • Specialty treatment administration of IVig, Iloprost infusions and wet wraps
  • Forced Vital Capacity spirometry
  • Advanced Life Support
  • NGT insertion and management
  • CVAD use and dressing care
  • Safe manual handling techniques for caring for debilitated patients post stroke

Certification

  • Advanced life support
  • Working with Children check
  • Hand Hygiene Certificate
  • Dysphagia screening competency
  • Forced Vital Capacity spirometry training
  • Central Venous Access Device use and care
  • Aseptic non touch technique


Currently working on achieving:

  • Administration of Stem cells in Bone Marrow Transplant process. (completed theory modules)
  • ADAC competency (Awaiting final sign off)
  • PIVC insertion (completed theory workshop)

Referees

Name: Marion Bamblett

Relationship: Nurse Unit Manager at ward 7D Fiona Stanley Hospital

Email: marion.bamblett@health.wa.gov.au

Phone: 6152 1678


Name: Nicole Signorile

Relationship: Senior Clinical Nurse at ward 7D

Email: Nicole.Puca@health.wa.gov.au

Phone: 0437 403 367

Timeline

Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplant Unit

South Metropolitan Health Service
11.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse, Acute Stroke and Neurology

South Metropolitan Health Service
07.2019 - 11.2021

Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing

The University Of Notre Dame

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