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Erin Briody

Brisbane,QLD

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with 2.5 years experience in District/ Community Setting. Building relationships with patients and families, in a home setting and GP Practice. Team player and independent worker, with excellent written and verbal communication. Passionate and committed to delivering a high quality of care and supporting patients with self management.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

NHS Forth Valley
10.2021 - 05.2024
  • Administered medications via oral and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients 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.
  • Supported patients with self management and encouraged patient centred care.
  • Collaborated with the wider Multidisciplinary Team for treatments and overall care.
  • Assisted patients in their homes with medication administration, catheter care, long term conditions management and End of life support.
  • Worked within the Out of Hours team, delivering high quality care in a timely manner, covering over 52 practices.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.

Health Care Assistant

NHS Forth Valley
11.2018 - 10.2021
  • Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
  • Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
  • Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
  • Observed patient conditions and observed any changes, reported findings to registered nurse.
  • Contributed to efficient patient care by accurately documenting medical information and maintaining up-to-date records.
  • Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
  • Supported both patients and families, living with long term conditions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing And Midwifery

University of Stirling
Scotland, United Kingdom
11.2021

Skills

  • Patient assessments eg Physical, Social & Mental wellbeing
  • Excellent record keeping, written and computerised
  • Clinical decision making
  • Managing caseload work and delegating tasks via caseload planner
  • Consulting and supporting patients and family members over telephone
  • Working within clinics and Treatment room
  • Supporting patients and families with long term/ chronic conditions
  • Palliative Care & End of Life support in home
  • Syringe driver management
  • Catheter care and Continence management
  • Wound care, treatment plans and supporting self management
  • PICC line care and Invasive device support
  • Diabetes management

Additional Information

I have recently moved over to Australia to experience a different way of life, both personal and in work. I am hard working and always happy to try new things, particularly in relation to continuing my professional development. Although I have been primarily in a community setting I am happy to work in both an acute or primary setting.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

NHS Forth Valley
10.2021 - 05.2024

Health Care Assistant

NHS Forth Valley
11.2018 - 10.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing And Midwifery

University of Stirling

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