Gabrielle Drummond
Lismore,NSW
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable New Zealand trained Registered Nurse with 6.5 years' experience in treating and caring for patients. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Efficiently coordinates with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Ward Registered Nurse
Lismore Base Hospital
Lismore, NSW
03.2024 - Current
- Provided direct patient care to a variety of patients in the ward, including assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
- Administered medications and treatments according to doctor's orders.
- Collaborated with other healthcare team members to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Ensured patient safety by implementing fall prevention protocols, monitoring oxygen levels, and assessing skin integrity.
- Conducted regular rounds on all assigned patients to assess their condition and progress towards goals.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications, post-discharge instructions.
- Managed time efficiently while providing quality nursing care within a busy environment.
Medical Ward Registered Nurse
North West Regional Hospital
Burnie, Tasmania
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Assessed patient's condition and developed appropriate plans of care.
- Provided education and counseling to patients regarding health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Performed physical examinations, administered medications, monitored vital signs, and documented progress notes.
- Maintained a safe environment for staff, visitors, and patients in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Medical Ward Registered Nurse
Alice Springs Hospital
Alice Springs, NT
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Working as an Agency Nurse in the Acute Medical Ward including caring for patients on cardiac monitoring
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse
Hay District Hospital
Hay, NSW
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Working as an Agency Nurse in a small hospital environment in the Acute Ward, ED and Aged Care in rural NSW
- Collaborating patient care with other RN's, EN's and AIN's on shift
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems
- Administered prescribed medications to high-volume patient caseload.
Cardiothoracic Surgical Ward Registered Nurse
Te Whatu Ora
Christchurch, New Zealand
09.2017 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking ECG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as chest drain management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Ara Institute of Canterbury - Christchurch, NZ
09.2017
Skills
- Team Nursing
- Medication Administration
- Performing and Interpreting ECGs
- Telemetry Monitoring
- ADL and Mobility Assistance
- Diabetes Management
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Physical Assessments
- Shift Coordinator (Nurse in Charge)
- Intravenous Therapy
- PCA and Regional Medication Management
- Venepuncture
- Chest Drain Management and Removal
- Pain Management
- CVAD Management
- NPWT Dressings
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Foley Catheter Insertion, Removal and Management
- Continuous Bladder Irrigation
- Wound Care
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Surgical Ward Registered Nurse
Lismore Base Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Medical Ward Registered Nurse
North West Regional Hospital
01.2024 - 03.2024
Medical Ward Registered Nurse
Alice Springs Hospital
08.2023 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse
Hay District Hospital
06.2023 - 07.2023
Cardiothoracic Surgical Ward Registered Nurse
Te Whatu Ora
09.2017 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Ara Institute of Canterbury - Christchurch, NZ
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