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GERALDINE SOLAND

GERALDINE SOLAND

Hobart,Australia

Summary

Highly skilled Registered Nurse Division 1 with a strong background in medical and oncology care. Proven track record of exceptional patient care and performing various nursing duties at reputable institutions such as K10W Royal Hobart Hospital, Icon Cancer Centre Hobart, and University Hospital Zurich. Specializes in chemotherapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, radiation oncology and wound care. Committed to delivering compassionate and high-quality healthcare services, eager to leverage expertise in the nursing field for continued impact.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse / Agency Staff Nurse

K10W Royal Hobart Hospital
03.2024 - Current
  • Provide high-quality nursing care to patients in the medical and pulmonary unit of the Royal Hobart Hospital.
  • Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address complex patient needs and emergencies.
  • Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Adapt quickly to changing environments and prioritize tasks to deliver efficient and effective patient care.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.

Registered Nurse

Icon Cancer Centre Hobart
10.2022 - 03.2024
  • Provided comprehensive oncology care, specializing in chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and hormone therapy.
  • Administered radiation oncology treatments, ensuring accurate and timely delivery to patients.
  • Demonstrated expertise in wound care management, promoting optimal healing and minimizing complications.
  • Assessed patient needs and provided emotional support throughout the treatment process.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Fostered a compassionate and patient-centered approach, promoting a positive and supportive environment for patients and their families.

Registered Nurse / Staff Nurse

Hobart Private Hospital
03.2022 - 08.2022
  • Provided high-quality peri-operative care to patients in a multidisciplinary surgical ward at Hobart Private Hospital.
  • Collaborated effectively with a diverse healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction.
  • Monitored and assessed patients' physical and emotional well-being, promptly addressing any concerns or changes in condition.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, adhering to strict medication administration protocols.
  • Documented accurate and detailed patient information, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with legal and ethical standards.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment, promoting infection control and patient safety.

Registered Nurse / Staff Nurse

Private Hospital Limmattal - Zurich Switzerland
03.2021 - 03.2022
  • Multidisciplinary surgical ward (urology, visceral, orthopaedics, gynaecology and ophthalmology)
  • Updating my skills and knowledge in the various surgical fields
  • Peri-operative care
  • Supporting student nurses

Registered Nurse / Staff Nurse

Municipal Hospital Triemli / Waid - Zurich Switzerland
07.2020 - 02.2021
  • Oncology outpatient clinic Waid.
  • Administering chemotherapy, immunotherapy and hormone therapy
  • Guidance and support throughout the treatment in hospital and on the phone
  • Coordination of appointments within the multidisciplinary setting

Registered Nurse / Staff Nurse

Municipal Hospital Triemli / Waid - Zurich, Switzerland
06.2017 - 06.2020
  • Radio-oncology and oncology outpatient clinic Triemli. Patient assessment, patient education, support and counselling during radiation treatment and chemotherapy. Physical care, research, and administrative activities.
  • Counselling and educating patients during radiotherapy and combined radiation-chemotherapy as well as chemotherapy and immunotherapy
  • Managing care for patients with radio-dermatitis and other side effects
  • Offering on the phone advice to patients and their families during treatment
  • Working in collaboration with radio-oncologists on duty - organising their multidisciplinary patient appointments at the hospital or in external facilities
  • Administration of hormone-, chemo- and immunotherapy
  • Experienced in port catheter and PICC line care, offering flushing, taking blood or dressing change as needed

Registered Nurse / Staff Nurse

Cantonal Hospital Zug, Switzerland
04.2015 - 05.2017
  • Medical ward (acute care). Supported patients who are critically and chronically ill, delivering exemplary and holistic care to maximise patient comfort and ensure treatment and recovery plans were clearly established.
  • Adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 5-7 patients per shift
  • Closely monitored acute conditions
  • Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for the elderly patients
  • Experience with various medical conditions including Stroke, Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer and Alzheimer's disease

Registered Nurse / Staff Nurse

Private Andreas Clinic Cham - Zug, Switzerland
08.2014 - 03.2015
  • Mixed department offering orthopaedic surgery and maternity care. Managed care for pre- and post-operative patients. Performed basic physical assessments of newborns.
  • Responsible for up to 12 patients per shift
  • Provided pre- and postoperative care
  • Ensured quality care for newborns and mums.
  • Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
  • Provided breastfeeding care and consulting for in- and outpatients

Registered Nurse / Charge Nurse

IRT Berala on the Park, Auburn, NSW Australia (Employment through NNP)
12.2013 - 04.2014
  • Residential care home facility. Effectively managed clinical oversight during night duty for a 125-bed unit. Delegated staff nurse duties.
  • Ensured effective care to the elderly
  • Showed various communication skills appropriate to cognitive state of the residents (Validation technique by Naomi Feil)
  • Provided appropriate documentation for ACFI
  • Trained staff on quality control procedures and hygiene
  • Palliative care

Registered Nurse / Charge Nurse

Vaucluse Aged Care Home by Hall & Prior, Vaucluse, NSW Australia
01.2012 - 10.2013
  • Aged care home with 63 beds. Assessed, diagnosed and treated acute and chronic illnesses in collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Assessed client needs, planned care, implemented interventions, and evaluated client outcomes
  • Held weekly team meetings to discuss patient care issues
  • Administered enema treatments, nebulizer treatments, intramuscular and subcutaneously injections
  • Transmitted pharmaceutical prescriptions for dispensing and interfaced with pharmacist on dosages and refills

Registered Nurse / Staff Nurse

University Hospital of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
01.2010 - 07.2011
  • Dermato- Oncology Department. Supporting patients during chemo- and immunotherapy. Supporting melanoma research.
  • Administering chemotherapy
  • Treatment of chronic ulcers in the lower extremities
  • Treatment of various skin conditions such as psoriasis, atopic eczema or BCC's
  • Palliative care

Registered Nurse / Staff Nurse

Cantonal Hospital Winterthur, Zurich Switzerland
10.2009 - 12.2009
  • Medicine ward. Cared for patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary diseases.
  • Handled all aspects of treatment from medication to primary care and patient education
  • Planned and executed care plans
  • Treated cancer patients in various stadiums of their illness

Nurse Assistant / Staff Nurse (Part Time due to Visa restrictions)

Alzheimer's Association Queensland, Rosalie, QLD Australia
03.2009 - 08.2009
  • A 40 unit care home specialised in dementia and Alzheimer's care. Worked as an AIN while registration with AHPRA was being approved.
  • Assisted residents with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination
  • Supported registered nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers and bed sores
  • Answered patient calls for care
  • Palliative care

Registered Nurse / Staff Nurse

University Hospital Basel
06.2007 - 11.2008
  • Haemato-oncology unit. Isolation Ward. Caring for patients receiving high-dose chemotherapy/ ATG and TBI (Total body irradiation).
  • Ensured competent care appropriate for patients on the isolation ward
  • Adhered to strict isolation measures
  • Administered high-dose chemotherapy
  • Administered stem-cell transplants as well as blood and platelet transfusions
  • Carefully monitored patients for GVHD
  • Palliative care

Registered Nurse / Staff Nurse

Cantonal Hospital Olten, Solothurn, Switzerland
11.2003 - 08.2006
  • Medical unit. Adeptly handled all aspects of treatment for chronically ill patients.
  • Monitoring 5-6 patients per shift
  • Treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia
  • Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients
  • Supported and educated nursing students

Education

Advanced Life Support Level 1 -

Australian Resuscitation Council
Hobart, TAS
10.2023

Certificate III - Hospitality

Le Cordon Bleu Sydney
Sydney, NSW
04.2013

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Swiss Red Cross
Sursee
01.2010

Skills

  • Registered Nurse (Division 1) with AHPRA, current
  • Proficient in CVAD care and maintenance
  • Patient relations
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • High level of autonomy
  • Driver license with own car

Languages

German
Native or Bilingual
French

Timeline

Registered Nurse / Agency Staff Nurse

K10W Royal Hobart Hospital
03.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Icon Cancer Centre Hobart
10.2022 - 03.2024

Registered Nurse / Staff Nurse

Hobart Private Hospital
03.2022 - 08.2022

Registered Nurse / Staff Nurse

Private Hospital Limmattal - Zurich Switzerland
03.2021 - 03.2022

Registered Nurse / Staff Nurse

Municipal Hospital Triemli / Waid - Zurich Switzerland
07.2020 - 02.2021

Registered Nurse / Staff Nurse

Municipal Hospital Triemli / Waid - Zurich, Switzerland
06.2017 - 06.2020

Registered Nurse / Staff Nurse

Cantonal Hospital Zug, Switzerland
04.2015 - 05.2017

Registered Nurse / Staff Nurse

Private Andreas Clinic Cham - Zug, Switzerland
08.2014 - 03.2015

Registered Nurse / Charge Nurse

IRT Berala on the Park, Auburn, NSW Australia (Employment through NNP)
12.2013 - 04.2014

Registered Nurse / Charge Nurse

Vaucluse Aged Care Home by Hall & Prior, Vaucluse, NSW Australia
01.2012 - 10.2013

Registered Nurse / Staff Nurse

University Hospital of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
01.2010 - 07.2011

Registered Nurse / Staff Nurse

Cantonal Hospital Winterthur, Zurich Switzerland
10.2009 - 12.2009

Nurse Assistant / Staff Nurse (Part Time due to Visa restrictions)

Alzheimer's Association Queensland, Rosalie, QLD Australia
03.2009 - 08.2009

Registered Nurse / Staff Nurse

University Hospital Basel
06.2007 - 11.2008

Registered Nurse / Staff Nurse

Cantonal Hospital Olten, Solothurn, Switzerland
11.2003 - 08.2006

Advanced Life Support Level 1 -

Australian Resuscitation Council

Certificate III - Hospitality

Le Cordon Bleu Sydney

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Swiss Red Cross

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