FATIMA MAE BASTASA
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with diverse clinical background in critical care, perioperative, cardiology, and emergency response. Strong focus on patient care, communication, and adaptability. Seeking temporary or casual work in community nursing to leverage skills and passion in a holistic, client-centric setting.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (Anaesthetics / PACU- Perioperative Suite Main and Alfred Centre)
The Alfred Hospital - Alfred Health
04.2021 - Current
- Receives the patient into the operating room and establish rapport with the patient by asking and answering questions and checking identification and consent
- Communicates relevant patient information to the other members of the intraoperative team, both nurses and doctors
- Assists the anaesthetist in maintaining the patient's airway and, participating in the preparation and administration of drugs under the direction of the anaesthetist during emergency events
- Assists the anaesthetist at the end of the procedure as the patient emerges from the effects of anaesthesia
- Monitor patients recovering from anaesthesia, observing vital signs, consciousness levels, and overall condition to ensure stability and detect any signs of distress or complications.
COVID Immuniser (Bank/Casual COVID Vaccinations Hub)
Western Health
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Responsible for administration of vaccines and the post vaccination phase of care
- Worked under the direction of Department of Health Victoria to ensure adherence to protocols
- Certifies that vaccine has been administered in the electronic record
- Able to provide appropriate first aid response for allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis.
Registered Nurse Pool (COVID Ward and non COVID Wards)
The Alfred Hospital - Alfred Health
10.2019 - 04.2021
- Assesses the health care needs of patients - medical-surgical, cardiology, infectious disease, etc
- Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with all disciplines
- Follow organisational safety, quality & risk policies and guidelines
- Ensures staff are donning and doffing PPE correctly and reducing transmission risks.
Registered Nurse (Intensive Care Unit)
The Alfred Hospital - Alfred Health
07.2019 - 10.2019
- Provides evidence based holistic care
- Systematically assesses the patient, analyses data and identifies the patient's nursing needs
- Monitors the critical patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and institute appropriate interventions
- Collaborating with fellow members of the critical care team.
Registered Nurse Casual (Cardiology Ward/CCU)
Western Private Hospital
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Provides hands-on nursing care to patients coming with elective angiogram or angiography, post operation, and medical conditions
- Competent with nursing procedures, congruent with level of experience
- Respond to changes in events and notify appropriate person to reduce the adversity of the situation.
Registered Nurse (3 West Cardiology and Cardiothoracic)
The Alfred Hospital - Alfred Health
11.2016 - 07.2019
- Assesses and cares for patients with conditions under Cardiology, Cardio-Thoracics and Cardiology Heart Failure
- Competent in removal of radial and femoral sheaths from patients following cardiac catheterisation
- Monitors patients after cardiac catheterization, stress test and followed protocol
- Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team treating cardiovascular patients including those recovering from heart transplant, coronary artery bypass, pacemaker, or angioplasty heart procedure.
Registered Nurse Casual
Casey Aged Care
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Works as part of a team which delivers quality clinical care and lifestyle services to the residents and other internal and external stakeholders of the facility
- Understanding of and demonstrated ability with ACFI documentation funding requirements in aged care
- Strives to maintain and enhance resident's health and well-being, capabilities, independence, choice, privacy, dignity and safety.
Registered Nurse (Emergency Department, Medical Surgical, and General Medicine)
Western Mindanao Medical Center
02.2012 - 06.2013
- Keeps the consultation and emergency room unit always ready for any eventualities that may occur within 24 hours
- Provides care for patients from various types of illness or trauma requiring emergency attention
- Manages basic life support needs and stabilizes patients until the attending physician is available, based upon nursing standards and protocol.
Registered Nurse (Emergency Department, Medical Surgical, and General Medicine)
Siasi District Hospital
05.2009 - 02.2012
- Keeps the consultation and emergency room unit always ready for any eventualities that may occur within 24 hours
- Provides care for patients from various types of illness or trauma requiring emergency attention
- Manages basic life support needs and stabilizes patients until the attending physician is available, based upon nursing standards and protocol.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Flinders University
Adelaide, SA12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ateneo De Zamboanga University
ZAMBOANGA CITY, PHILIPPINES03.2008
Skills
- Clinical Proficiency in Diverse Medical Settings: Experienced across perioperative, cardiology, and emergency care, ensuring versatility in varied clinical scenarios
- Effective Interpersonal Communication: Adept at building patient rapport and collaborating with healthcare teams, emphasizing clear communication
- Adaptable and Detail-Oriented: Proven adaptability in fast-paced settings like the COVID Ward, with a keen eye for patient care details
- Infection control measures
References
References available upon request
Certification
- Basic Life Support, Alfred Health
- Working with Children Check
- Hand Hygiene
- Understanding Vaccines and the National Immunisation Program, SA Health
- COVID-19 Vaccination Training Program, Department of Health and Aged Care
Timeline
COVID Immuniser (Bank/Casual COVID Vaccinations Hub)
Western Health
05.2021 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse (Anaesthetics / PACU- Perioperative Suite Main and Alfred Centre)
The Alfred Hospital - Alfred Health
04.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse Pool (COVID Ward and non COVID Wards)
The Alfred Hospital - Alfred Health
10.2019 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse (Intensive Care Unit)
The Alfred Hospital - Alfred Health
07.2019 - 10.2019
Registered Nurse Casual (Cardiology Ward/CCU)
Western Private Hospital
08.2018 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse (3 West Cardiology and Cardiothoracic)
The Alfred Hospital - Alfred Health
11.2016 - 07.2019
Registered Nurse Casual
Casey Aged Care
05.2016 - 08.2016
Registered Nurse (Emergency Department, Medical Surgical, and General Medicine)
Western Mindanao Medical Center
02.2012 - 06.2013
Registered Nurse (Emergency Department, Medical Surgical, and General Medicine)
Siasi District Hospital
05.2009 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Flinders University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ateneo De Zamboanga University
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