Florence Newman
Kingston,TAS
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with 12 years of direct patient care experience.
Adept at managing critical care complexities, I enhanced patient outcomes and satisfaction within the Tasmanian Health Service's RHH ICU. My proactive interventions and teamwork significantly improved care quality, underscoring my commitment to excellence and patient advocacy. Knowledgeable and proactive with proven skills in implementing treatment plans. Handles needs of patients with common presentations and complex cases, including responding expertly to diverse emergencies. Calm and insightful during stressful situations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Tasmanian Health Service
04.2012 - Current
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted Doctors and other Allied Health with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Managed ventilator settings according to orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress and optimizing targeted goals among critically ill patients.
- Increased family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on their loved one's progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
- Identified patients' current needs through careful observation, vitals monitoring and discussions with loved ones or patients.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current on best practices and advancements within the field of critical care nursing.
- Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating smooth integration into the ICU unit and promoting a supportive workplace culture.
- Administered medications accurately and effectively, preventing adverse reactions through careful monitoring of drug interactions.
- Effectively managed stressors associated with working in an intensive care setting while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Fostered caring, compassionate and respectful care environment by treating every patient with professionalism.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented nursing interventions, adjusting care plans as needed to ensure continuous improvement in patient outcomes.
- Promoted a safe environment by enforcing infection control policies and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive patient information in accordance with AHPRA regulations while fostering trust between medical staff and patients'' families.
- Supported needs of medically complex patients with skilled nursing care.
- Implemented identified treatment plans for patients to maintain stable conditions and achieve reasonable improvements.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Contributed to the development of quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety measures within the ICU setting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Tasmania
Launceston, TAS12.2010
Skills
- Professional and Ethical upholding all core principals of Critical Care Nursing
- Emergency Interventions and problem solving
- Patient Monitoring, advocacy, assessment and evaluations
- Honest, Reliable, Responsible and Dependable
- Work independently with good task and work prioritization
- Competent in Advanced Life Support (Adults and Children) and other core skills for ICU
- Work with families with compassion and respect
- Renal function and Therapy management
- Adaptable, flexible and excellent in teamwork
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Tasmanian Health Service
04.2012 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Tasmania
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