Florence Juma
Glenelg,SA
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Flinders Medical Centre
Adelaide, SA
02.2023 - Current
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Oversaw various aspects of vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Monitored haemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Maintained high standards of infection control within the critical care unit, contributing to a safer environment for both patients and staff.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current with best practices in the rapidly evolving field of critical care nursing.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult times.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Monitoring patients in Ventilators, Hi-Flow and trilogy, titrating the flow according to Doctors orders/ changes
- Assisting Doctors with procedures such as central line insertions or arterial catheter placements with precision and confidence when necessary for optimal patient outcomes.
- A high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Providing adequate care to patients to avoid pressure injuries and DVTs.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Support Worker
Disability Services
Adelaide, SA
04.2015 - 02.2023
Timeline
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Flinders Medical Centre
02.2023 - Current
Support Worker
Disability Services
04.2015 - 02.2023