Gabriel Ann Legg
Melbourne, Elwood,VIC
Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings multi-year record in field.
Dedicated Medical Surgical Registered Nurse offering expert clinical skills and judgment. Delivers top-notch care to patients with diverse surgical histories. Uses nursing processes to effectively assess, plan and evaluate patient care. Highly observant, diligent and dedicated patients. Compassionate healthcare professional with a background in nursing, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care management, emergency response, and infection control. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and collaborative healthcare environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Knox Private Hosptial
Ringwood, Victoria
02.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals within the multidisciplinary team to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, and workload while maintaining patient flow.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
- Assisted surgeons and physicians with non-invasive and invasive procedures in a ward setting (suturing, wound debridement, pleural tap insertion, and drainage).
- Communicated and escalated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors.
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Supported families during times of illness or injury by providing emotional support and assistance with decision making processes.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and disease prevention.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Responded quickly and effectively to changes in condition or response to treatment.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Education
Diploma of Nursing -
TAFE Queensland
QLD06-2016
Bachelor of Nursing -
Charles Darwin University
Darwin, NT - (Online)Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Surgical assistance
- Infection control
- Care coordination
- Effective communication
- Health education
- Critical thinking
- Healthcare ethics
- Palliative care
- Surgical care
- IV therapy management
- Diabetes management
- Family education
- Patient education
- Medication and IV administration
- Blood transfusion administration
- Student training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Knox Private Hosptial
02.2019 - Current
Diploma of Nursing -
TAFE Queensland
Bachelor of Nursing -
Charles Darwin University
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