Georgia Gibbs
Busselton,WA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) level 1.6 with progressive career history in direct patient care, in fast-paced clinical environments. Works well with diverse patient populations, and efficiently collaborates with healthcare professionals to deliver optimal patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
WA Country Health Service
11.2022 - Current
- Collaborates with clinicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provides care to high-acuity patients, requiring complex care interventions such as ventilator management, chest drain management, cardioversion, catheter care, wound care, etc.
- Administers medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular/subcutaneous injections and monitors responses.
- Monitors patient condition by interpreting and tracking data such as ECG readings, pathology results and routine observations, identifying irregular readings and escalating care to senior nurses and physicians.
- Educates patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Offers emotional support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and those dealing with chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse, Emergency/Medical/Surgical
WA Department Of Health - Nurse West
12.2021 - 11.2022
- Provided knowledgeable and competent nursing skills to meet the staffing shortfall needs of WA Country Health Services (WACHS), at various rural and remote locations including; Busselton Health Campus, Bunbury Regional Hospital, Kununurra Hospital, Wyndham Health Service, Quairiding Health Service, Albany Health Campus.
- Provided care to stabilise acutely unwell patients, arranging patient transfers to other facilities for advanced medical care
- Performed frequent and thorough checks on life support equipment and medications.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising nursing staff.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Alfred Health
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Managed care from admission to discharge, updating care plans and performing focused patient assessments.
- Organised and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, for conditions such as heart failure, end-stage renal disease, acute stroke, eating disorders and palliative care patients.
- Followed all hospital policy and procedures to effectively comply with safety standards and uphold principals of evidence based practice.
- Provided orientation and preceptorship to new nurses and student nurses.
Registered Nurse, Surgical
St Vincents' Hospital Melbourne
02.2018 - 08.2020
- Developed effective communication and interpersonal skills to communicate with patients, their families, and the multidisciplinary healthcare team, in a clear and concise manner.
- Developed foundational nursing skills such as IV cannulation, urinary catheter insertion, ECG interpretation, and management of specialty surgical drains and equipment - all in accordance with local policy and procedure.
- Established critical thinking skills, and the ability to identify and solve problems by making informed decisions, prioritising tasks, and working effectively under pressure.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities for competency development to further nursing education.
- Leveraged feedback and learning opportunities to improve knowledge and provision of care.
Personal Care Assistant
Alpha Nursing Agency
06.2016 - 12.2017
- Built strong relationships with residents to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as dressing, personal hygiene, delivery of meals.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialisation, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Supported people living with dementia by using clear and positive communication.
Support Worker
The Autism Health And Wellness Association
01.2015 - 02.2016
- Assisted clients to obtain and maintain employment, to support their independence
- Designed and implemented strategies for clients to self-recognise and manage nervousness and anxiety
- Liaised with employers and client support network to assist with client goals
Education
Advanced Nursing Science 1 (ANS1) -
Edith Cowan University
Sr Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Group11.2023
Immunisation For Health Practitioners -
Australian College of Nursing
11.2021
Bachelor of Nursing - Health Sciences
RMIT University
Bundoora, VIC11.2017
Certificate IV - Education Support
Federation Training
Bairnsdale, VIC12.2014
Victorian Certificate of Education -
Nagle College
Bairnsdale, VIC11.2013
Skills
- Patient Assessments, including A-E and focused system assessments, utilises HIRAID framework
- Paediatric evaluation and management
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Medication Administration
- Immunisations and Vaccinations
- Venepuncture
- Nasogastric Tube Insertion
- Acute Myocardial Infarction management
- Urinary catheter insertion
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations including routine pathology and venous/arterial blood gas sampling
- Medical Procedure Preparation
Certification
- ANS1 - Advanced Nursing Science 1 (due to complete Nov 2023)
- Advanced Life Support 1
- Care of the Ventilated Patient Study Day
Referee's
Caroline Booker - Clinical Nurse Manager - Busselton Health Campus Emergency Department
email: caroline.booker@health.wa.gov.au
phone: 9753 6061
Daneaka McCosker - Clinical Nurse/Staff Development Nurse - Busselton Health Campus Emergency Department
email: daneaka.mccosker@health.wa.gov.au
phone: 9753 6065
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
WA Country Health Service
11.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency/Medical/Surgical
WA Department Of Health - Nurse West
12.2021 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Alfred Health
08.2020 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse, Surgical
St Vincents' Hospital Melbourne
02.2018 - 08.2020
Personal Care Assistant
Alpha Nursing Agency
06.2016 - 12.2017
Support Worker
The Autism Health And Wellness Association
01.2015 - 02.2016
Advanced Nursing Science 1 (ANS1) -
Edith Cowan University
Immunisation For Health Practitioners -
Australian College of Nursing
Bachelor of Nursing - Health Sciences
RMIT University
Certificate IV - Education Support
Federation Training
Victorian Certificate of Education -
Nagle College
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