Glory Wilson
South Ripley,Australia
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with more than 10 years of progressive experience working with critical patients. Currently possess a postgraduate certificate in acute care nursing and seek a varied and challenging position that will enable me to consolidate my professional knowledge and provide opportunities for personal and professional growth. Responsive and agile to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge and sound clinical judgment. Dedicated and compassionate nurse with proven ability to provide patient care in fast-paced environment. Calm and level-headed when handling high-stress situations. Uses strong communication skills and humor to develop professional relationships with patients and families.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse
Mater Private Hospital
2024.07 - Current
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify early indications of deterioration in a patient''s condition, enabling prompt intervention when needed.
- Acted as a clinical resource for colleagues seeking guidance on best practices or challenging cases, contributing to a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores through consistent delivery of compassionate and culturally competent care.
- Served as a patient advocate, ensuring individual needs were met and concerns addressed promptly.
Registered Nurse
Ipswich Hospital
2022.12 - Current
- Relief Pool- Orthopedics Ward
- Post-operative nursing care including acute pain control, monitoring of complications like bleeding, hemodynamic instability, post-operative nausea and vomiting, Deep vein thrombosis, Pulmonary embolism, and Compartment syndrome
- Caring of patients with skin and skeletal traction, casting and mobility devices
- Safe and proficient use of Sling hoist and other Manual handling devices
- Encourage patients to increase their mobility and implements strategies to minimize pain using PCEA/PCA
- Works closely with patients and their family to ensure a smooth recovery and rehabilitation post-surgery
- Assessment and management of elderly patients with orthopedic injuries and taking part in the process of their referral to community or residential care etc
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment
- Collected lab specimens, ordering, and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Registered Nurse
Mater Private Hospital
2023.09 - 2024.07
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Provided comprehensive education to patients and families regarding surgical procedures, recovery expectations, and follow-up care, promoting informed decisionmaking.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities by mentoring new nurses on best practices for perioperative care and serving as a go-to resource for colleagues seeking guidance or input on challenging cases.
- Administered blood products safely following established transfusion protocols while closely monitoring patients for any adverse reactions or complications.
- Provided wound care management for a diverse range of surgical incisions, pressure ulcers, burns, or other wounds requiring skilled interventions.
- Recognized and reported changes in patients'' conditions promptly, initiating appropriate interventions or escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
Registered Nurse
The Canberra Hospital
2017.12 - 2022.12
- 5B Surgical ward (Combined orthopedic, plastic, ENT, and oral maxillofacial)
- Plastic Surgery: Assessment and management of patients undergoing plastic & reconstructive surgeries like DIEP flap, TRAM flap and Microvascular surgeries
- Attending to VAC dressing and competent in Leech therapy
- Monitoring adequate vascularity signs including color, capillary refill of site, close monitoring of graft tissue for early identification of complications
- Strict management of oxygenation, hemodynamic stability, thermoregulation, pain control and positioning
- Post-operative monitoring and assessment for serum or blood in the graft site
- Constant observation of patients undergoing Microvascular tissue transfer and emphasis on notation of color changes in the skin
- Assessment and prevention of complications like Venous Thrombosis, Arterial Thrombus, Tissue necrosis and Hematomas
- Oral, Maxillofacial and ENT Surgery: Providing critical nursing care for patients who had undergone Tracheostomy and Laryngectomy including maintaining patent airway through proper suctioning of secretions, prevention of infection around the stoma, cleaning and changing of tubes and cannulas, providing humidification and ensuring alternative means of communication and discharge education
- Routine Post-Operative Assessment of patients who had Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
- Monitoring post-operative bleeding, post-surgical edema, prevention of aspiration and hypovolemic shock
- Maintenance of overnight oximetry and pain control
- Ensuring tolerance of cold and soft diet
- Orthopedic Surgery: Post-operative nursing care including acute pain control, monitoring of complications like bleeding, hemodynamic instability, post-operative nausea and vomiting, Deep vein thrombosis, Pulmonary embolism, and Compartment syndrome
- Caring of patients with skin and skeletal traction, casting and mobility devices
- Safe and proficient use of Jordan Frame Lift, Sling hoist and other Manual handling devices
- Encourage patients to increase their mobility and implements strategies to minimize pain using PCEA/PCA
- Works closely with patients and their family to ensure a smooth recovery and rehabilitation post-surgery
- Assessment and management of elderly patients with orthopedic injuries and taking part in the process of their referral to community or residential care etc
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Registered Nurse
The Canberra Hospital
2016.09 - 2017.12
- In Relief pool/bank
- I have worked as a full time Registered Nurse in relief pool covering areas including Emergency, ICU/HDU, Acute Surgical units, all Medical and Surgical wards, Rehabilitation, Antenatal and postnatal ward, Pediatrics, Adult Mental Health Unit Roles & Responsibilities: Delivering high quality of patient care within the philosophy, guidelines and policies of the hospital, the Nursing Division, and the designated unit
- Help to maintain and promote a therapeutic environment for the management of acute patients
- Anticipation of patient care needs, including education and encouragement of optimal independence in functional tasks
- Include best Practice in all aspects of nursing and patient care utilizing principles of Evidence Based Practice
- Identifies unsafe practice and responds appropriately to ensure a safe outcome
- Conducting nursing practice in a way that can be ethically justified
- Ensure the confidentiality of patient information
- Demonstrate an awareness and acceptance of alternative values, attitudes and behaviors and treats all people with respect
- Appropriately advocating for patients under my care
- Accepting responsibility for own actions and works within own limitations and training
- Consults with senior staff when nursing care requires experience beyond own scope of competence
- Seeks clarification of orders that are unclear or illegible
- Consults with other health professionals when patient's care needs fall outside the scope of nursing practice
- Commences discharge planning from admission utilizing multidisciplinary approach
- Revising care plans and modifies according to patient needs
- Utilizing infection control principles within nursing practice
- Ensures that patients and family are well informed of procedures and treatments through the provision of relevant and current health information.
Registered Nurse
Mahindru Hospital
2015.03 - 2016.03
- Medical Surgical Ward, Emergency and Gynaecological Ward
- Roles & Responsibilities: Initiate intervention measures appropriate for Medical and Surgical Emergency measures
- Performed Pre-operative and Post-operative care for the surgical patients including pre-operative preparation, transfer to Operation Theatre, immediate post-operative care, surgical wound dressing etc
- Performed admission and discharge procedures
- Performed Antenatal care and post-natal Care
- Monitored cardio-tocography, Doppler etc
- For the antenatal mothers
- Performed maternal and newborn assessments, direct patient care, and medication management
- Developed and implemented a plan of care for patients and newborns
- Provided patient/ family education as well as discharge planning.
Registered Nurse
Apollo Specialty Hospital
2013.10 - 2015.02
- Medical Surgical Ward, Neuro-surgical ward, Oncology and Orthopedic Surgery
- Roles & Responsibilities: Appropriately advocating for patients under my care
- Preparing patients for various surgical procedures
- Providing holistic care to pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative patients
- Managing critical situations like cardiac arrest, hypotension, hypoglycemia
- Collecting various samples such as Arterial and venous blood, MSU, stools for various investigations
- Performing intra venous cannulation to administer medications and IV fluids
- Administration of medications through various routes following safety rules
- Participating in in-service programs, health projects and community health programs
- Assessing observations, blood sugar levels, ECG, oxygen saturation
- Taking care of clients with Oncological, Neurological and Orthopedics
- Administration of medications through various routes
- Collecting blood and other specimens for various investigations
- Performing intra venous cannulation to administer medications and fluids
- Performing admission and discharge procedures
- Maintaining patient's record and effectively communicating with other members of the health care team
- Performing procedures such as NG tube insertion, nasal and oral suctioning, wound care dressings, removing staples, drains, sutures, applying splint, traction, blood transfusions, Catheterization
- Assisting the doctors in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as endotracheal intubation, bone marrow aspiration, lumbar puncture, intra articular injection, Paracentesis, Thoracentesis Etc
- Providing holistic care for neutropenic patients, patient undergone chemotherapy and radiotherapy, bone marrow transplantation etc
- Following all steps of barrier nursing.
Education
Acute Care Nursing Post-Graduate Certificate -
University of Tasmania
Initial Registration of Overseas Nurses (IRON) -
Institute of Health and Nursing Australia
Nursing Bachelor's -
Omayal Achi College of Nursing
Certificate IV in Training And Assessment. -
TAFE, Queensland.
QueenslandSkills
- Creative Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Critical Thinking
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Ability to work as a part of a multidisciplinary team in a critical care environment.
- Proven commitment to continuous professional development and advancement.
- Up-to-date knowledge in clinical nursing, skills, and expertise.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Certification
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Registration Number: NMW0002042397
Accomplishments
Successfully completed all essential training Active participation in the NSQHS standards
Successfully completed Basic Life Support (BLS)
Reference
Beverley Leckie
Nurse Unit Manager
Mater Private Hospital Springfield
Email- beverley.leckie@mater.org.au
Phone- 0421676765
Timeline
Clinical Nurse
Mater Private Hospital
2024.07 - Current
Registered Nurse
Mater Private Hospital
2023.09 - 2024.07
Registered Nurse
Ipswich Hospital
2022.12 - Current
Registered Nurse
The Canberra Hospital
2017.12 - 2022.12
Registered Nurse
The Canberra Hospital
2016.09 - 2017.12
Registered Nurse
Mahindru Hospital
2015.03 - 2016.03
Registered Nurse
Apollo Specialty Hospital
2013.10 - 2015.02
Acute Care Nursing Post-Graduate Certificate -
University of Tasmania
Initial Registration of Overseas Nurses (IRON) -
Institute of Health and Nursing Australia
Nursing Bachelor's -
Omayal Achi College of Nursing
Certificate IV in Training And Assessment. -
TAFE, Queensland.
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Registration Number: NMW0002042397
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