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Grace Harvey

Pemulwuy

Summary

Dedicated and adaptable Registered Nurse with broad clinical experience across the Emergency Department, Cardiac Catheterisation Lab, and Surgical Ward settings. Skilled in managing acutely unwell and complex patients from diverse backgrounds, with a strong focus on patient safety, timely intervention, and holistic care. Proven ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities in high-pressure environments, and initiate patient care through clinical assessments, diagnostic orders, and escalation in line with hospital policy and procedure. Experienced in working both independently and within multidisciplinary teams, with a strong commitment to continuous learning, clinical excellence, and patient-centred care.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Port Macquarie Base Hospital
01.2025 - Current
  • Managing a broad range of acute presentations, including stroke, cardiac, respiratory, and paediatric emergencies
  • Team leadership and coordination in a fast-paced environment
  • Initiating care by ordering blood tests, imaging, and medications independently
  • Recognising and rationalising complex and diverse health conditions
  • Escalating care promptly in resuscitation and acute deterioration scenarios, following hospital policies and procedures
  • Managing patient flow and prioritising care based on clinical urgency

Surgical Registered Nurse

Port Macquarie Base Hospital
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Pre- and post-operative care for gastrointestinal, urology, and vascular surgery patients
  • Management of acute and chronic health conditions in a high-acuity ward setting
  • Skilled in insertion and management of IDCs, PIVCs, and NGTs
  • Competent in managing surgical drains and PCA's
  • Comprehensive understanding of pathophysiology and management of diverse surgical and medical conditions
  • Strong time management and prioritisation skills in high patient-ratio environments
  • Effective advocacy and escalation of patient care in accordance with policy and procedure

Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Port Macquarie Base Hospital
01.2024 - 08.2024
  • Complex cardiac patient care & management
  • Independent cardiac monitoring and ECG interpretation, including detection of arrhythmias
  • Management of sedated patients in high-acuity settings
  • Initiation and coordination of cardiac interventions in the Cath Lab environment

Education

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

Charles Sturt University
Port Macquarie, NSW
11-2023

Skills

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) NSW Health
  • Paediatric Basic Life Support (PBLS) NSW Health
  • PIVC, NGT, IDC insertion and management
  • Ongoing & complex cardiac monitoring and arrhythmia detection
  • Intake and discharge management
  • Central Venous Device access and management
  • Complex & high risk medication administration

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Port Macquarie Base Hospital
01.2025 - Current

Surgical Registered Nurse

Port Macquarie Base Hospital
08.2024 - 12.2024

Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Port Macquarie Base Hospital
01.2024 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

Charles Sturt University
Grace Harvey