Ethan Grant
Gold Coast
Summary
Passionate registered nurse eager to be proficient in my field. Passionate about providing and promoting a high standard of contemporary, evidence-based, compassionate, person-centred care that addresses each individuals unique needs and empowers them to meet their goals, improve quality of life and optimise their health outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU
Gold Coast University Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, RRT, EVD/ICP management, wound care and rehabilitation.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Mackay Base Hospital
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honoured patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking ECG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, paeds and geriatric ICU patients.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
QLD Health, Mackay Base Hospital
10.2018 - 01.2022
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, clinical procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 5 patients daily.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols such as blood products and sepsis management
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention, VTE prophylaxis and pain management.
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Supervised and managed functions for 30 bed medical/Surgical unit, including daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
Registered Nurse
Bupa Aged Care
03.2018 - 10.2018
- Supervised and managed up to 132 residents and multiple staff including Enrolled Nurses and carers.
- Assessed, implements and evaluated care plans
- Assisted with ACFI and accreditation
- Acted as Care Manager
- Liaised with allied health teams and medical staff to achieve optimum care
- Medication administration including care and management of PEGS
- Wound care
- Provider education to less experienced staff, AIN’s, EN’s, residents and families
Assistant in Nursing
Southern Cross Care
12.2012 - 04.2018
- Contributed to overall quality and care of patients by answering calls for help, taking vital signs, and monitoring behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration.
- Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to the Registered Nurse.
- Created positive patient experience by assisting patients with bathing, ambulating, feeding and personal and oral hygiene care.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output to report changes to medical and nursing staff.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
Education
QLD Health ICU Transition Program -
Queensland Health
05.2023
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing
Griffith University
Gold Coast10.2017
High School Certificate - High School
Banora Point High School
Banora Point10.2014
Skills
- Proficient in using Metavision & IEMR systems
- Ventilator, NIV & CRRT competent
- Tracheostomy management
- Communication
- Decision making & critical thinking
- Patient / family education
- Procedural & long term sedation management
- ACLS, PALS and BLS certified
- Competent in managing invasive lines and devices such as arterial lines, PICCs, CVCs, vascaths, portacaths
- Medication administration using various routes as required, as well as management of sedation and vasopressors
- ECG interpretation
- Comprehensive patient assessment
References
- Angela Charles - Nurse Educator - ICU GCUH
Ph: 0756875868
Email: angela.charles@health.qld.gov.au
- Kim Walker - Nurse Educator - ICU GCUH
Ph: 0756875915
Email: kim.walker@health.qld.gov.au
Additional Information
This is a true and correct copy as at 28/11/2023.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, ICU
Gold Coast University Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
Mackay Base Hospital
01.2022 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
QLD Health, Mackay Base Hospital
10.2018 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
Bupa Aged Care
03.2018 - 10.2018
Assistant in Nursing
Southern Cross Care
12.2012 - 04.2018
QLD Health ICU Transition Program -
Queensland Health
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing
Griffith University
High School Certificate - High School
Banora Point High School
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