Farren Lotter
Reservoir
Summary
Diligent nurse with background in patient care and nursing. Skilled in managing complex medical conditions and supporting patient recovery. Demonstrated expertise in critical thinking and effective communication.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Austin Health
02.2023 - Current
- Administered medications safely including, IV infusion, opoids, conscious sedation, IM and Subcut medications.
- Managed and participated in serious Met calls and Code blues with deteriorating patients who required life saving measures. Including CPR and respiratory care.
- Managing and accessing CVADS and IVC.
- Assessing and maintaining internal lines and devices. EG. NGT, Stoma care, taps, drain bags.
- Monitoring patients during and post surgery/procedures.
- Male and female catheter insertion and care.
- Managing large patient load in a fast paced environment with complex patients.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviours and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Educated patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Conducted thorough primary and secondary patient assessments and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Ensuring proper documentation.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Pathology Collector
4cyte Pathology
06.2020 - 02.2023
- Advanced knowledge about various specimen collection methods.
- Interacting with diverse patient populations, fostering trust and rapport during sensitive medical procedures.
- Educating patients on at home specimen collections.
- Assisted with onboarding and training of new pathology collectors.
- Maintained a sterile and organized workspace to ensure proper infection control measures were met.
- Followed safety protocols while handling hazardous materials, packaging for courier and centrifuging/preparing samples.
Enrolled Nurse
For Health
08.2020 - 12.2022
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members.
- Managing role of nursing and admin staff.
- Delivered medications through various means.
- Worked with families and managed the dynamics at play.
Enrolled Nurse - Centre Nurse
The Tertiary Place
08.2019 - 12.2021
- Administered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Observed and maintained accurate documentation.
- Managed the diabetic patients and their levels, medication and diet.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicating to difficult clients with complex issues.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment.
- Managed seizures on a daily basis with education and medication.
- Implementation of care plan, treatment plans and evidence- based prevention strategies.
Disability Support Worker
The Tertiary Place
02.2017 - 12.2020
- Provided assistance in daily living activities.
- Kept accurate records and documentation.
- Manual handling.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviour to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Education
Diploma of Nursing
Greenslopes, QLDBachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Charles Sturt University
Wagga Wagga, NSW12-2022
Cert 3 in Pathology Collection
IHNA02-2021
Cert 3 in Aged Care
Tafe QLD11-2018
Religion
Diploma of Seminary And Institute
Brisbane, QLD12-2015
Cert 1 Information, Digital Media And Technology
Macgreggor State High School11-2013
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Facilitating conscious sedation
- Managing opioid EG PCA, Syringe drivers
- Assisting Doctors in medical procedures
- Direct patient care
- Patient primary and secondary assessments
- Managing and escalating emergency response
- CPR and respiratory support in deteriorating patients
- End of life care
- Seizure management
- Adept CVAD and IVC management
- Catheter insertion and bladder washouts
- Precepting new graduate nurses and students
- Managing high patient loads
- Inserting some and maintaining most internal tubes and lines eg NGT, drain tubes, taps, pegs etc
- Tracheostomy care and management
- Conflict resolution
Accomplishments
- ANMF ward rep.
- BSL certificate
- Mental health first aid certificate
- Working with children's check
- ALS certificate.
- Preceptorship study day
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Austin Health
02.2023 - Current
Enrolled Nurse
For Health
08.2020 - 12.2022
Pathology Collector
4cyte Pathology
06.2020 - 02.2023
Enrolled Nurse - Centre Nurse
The Tertiary Place
08.2019 - 12.2021
Disability Support Worker
The Tertiary Place
02.2017 - 12.2020
Diploma of Nursing
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Charles Sturt University
Cert 3 in Pathology Collection
Cert 3 in Aged Care
Religion
Diploma of Seminary And Institute
Cert 1 Information, Digital Media And Technology
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