Gabriela Abrahall

Working as a practice nurse in a busy rural GP practice, duties include:

• Administering vaccinations to infants, children, and adults.

• Assisting doctors with skin excisions, biopsies, and minor procedures.

• Undergoing training in administering local anaesthetics and performing simple skin suturing.

• Performing venesections

• Providing in-home nursing visits for elderly patients, including wound care and vital sign monitoring.

• Conducting ECGs, spirometry tests, audiology screening, and ear irrigation procedures.

• Completing medical employment checks, health assessments, and Aboriginal health assessments.

• Training and supervising an Assistant in Nursing (AIN) on clinical procedures and documentation.

• Maintaining high standards of infection control and accurate medical documentation.

• Received training as a bariatric nurse by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
• After one year in the company won the annual award of the "Rising Star employee".
• Conducting initial consultations with patients to obtain full medical history, identifying best-suited weight loss procedures to patients, educating patients on surgeries and procedures and liaising with surgeon.
• Assisting with medical procedures.
• Regularly performed peripheral intravenous catheter insertions and administered Intravenous vitamin therapies, Intravenous Iron infusions and administered IMI to patients.
• Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalised care.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team (Psychologists, Dietitians, Nurse Practitioner, Surgeons, GP's) for optimised patient treatment plans and outcomes.
• Given post operative care in person and telehealth to patients, wound care, obtained vital observations, educating patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
• Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
• Utilised strong clinical judgment in prioritising patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.

• Worked in various areas within this busy Day Surgery Centre, including Admissions, Discharge Lounge, Cardiac post care, and Recovery.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless continuity of care from admission to discharge.

PACU/Discharge/Day Surgery:

• Managed patients recovering from surgical procedures; including post anaesthetic care of paediatric patients.
• Monitored patient vitals, alertness, breathing and pain levels and notified RN in charge and Anaesthetist of observed complications.
• Conducted thorough post-operative patient assessments to determine patient condition and readiness for discharge.
• Efficiently managed emergency situations involving respiratory distress or compromised airway access, providing life-saving support as needed.
• Obtained and administered medications or intravenous solutions to patients to decrease pain levels and replace lost fluids.
• Educated patients about post-operative instructions for medication administration, infection complications and preventive health measures.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as airway management (including jaw thrust & suctioning); removal of LMA’s and Oropharyngeal airways, Laryngospasm management.
• Streamlined patient discharge processes, resulting in reduced wait times and increased patient satisfaction.

Admissions:

• Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and efficient admissions service.
• Streamlined the admissions process for increased efficiency and reduced waiting times.
• Maintained a high level of confidentiality while handling sensitive patient information during the admissions process.
• Effectively communicated with patients, families, and staff members to address concerns or questions related to the admissions process.

• Trained and qualified as an Anaesthetic nurse. Responsibilities included:
• Enhanced patient safety by meticulously preparing anaesthesia equipment and supplies for surgical procedures.
• Assisted anaesthesiologists in delivering safe, efficient care by monitoring patients'' vital signs and documenting changes during surgeries.
• Streamlined the workflow in the operating room by maintaining accurate inventory and ensuring timely replenishment of essential anaesthetic supplies.
• Provided airway management interventions, tracheal intubation and ventilatory support.
• Improved patient comfort by assisting with proper positioning and providing support during invasive procedures.
• Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room to minimize contamination risks throughout surgical procedures.
• Responded promptly to emergency situations within the surgical suite, providing immediate assistance to anaesthesiologists and other medical professionals as needed.
• Performed blood gas analysis, using blood gas analyzing and centrifuge equipment to monitor and determine carbon dioxide, sodium, pH and oxygen saturation in patients.

• Provided peri-operative and post-operative care in the Orthopaedics Surgical Ward.
• Obtained post-operative observations and neurovascular observations
• Urinary catheter care; bladder scan readings
• Pain management, Patient Controlled Analgesia management and removal
• Complex wound management and surgical dressings
• Monitored, managed and given blood transfusions
• Attended to multiple met calls
• Physical assessment, infection control, mental health care, manual handling, and assisting with activities of daily living to achieve an optimal level of independence.