FREYA BERG

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to oncology patients, both inpatient and outpatient.
• Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood products, and supportive infusions based on patient needs.
• Manage and troubleshoot central lines (PICC, Hickman, port-a-cath).
• Identify and respond to oncological emergencies, initiating critical interventions as needed.
• Educate patients and families on treatments, side effects, and self-management strategies.
• Coordinate referrals to allied health services
• Conduct thorough patient assessments, monitor complications, and adjust care plans.
• Mentor student nurses and new graduates, fostering clinical development.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and chemotherapy administration audits.
• Advocate for patients' physical, emotional, and psychosocial well-being throughout treatment

• Delivered high-quality personal care services, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding.
• Assisted patients with activities of daily living and monitored conditions for optimal support.
• Demonstrated strict adherence to health and safety protocols in all tasks.
• Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting patient condition changes.
• Utilized therapeutic communication and active listening to foster positive patient relationships.

Completed student placements within Cairns Hospital across six departments: Cancer Care Ward, Medical Assessment Unit, Respiratory and Renal Ward, Mental Health Unit, Surgical Ward, and Rehab/Stroke ward.