Grace Hunt
Wagga Wagga,NSW
Summary
Experienced Endorsed Enrolled Nurse with a background in managing complex patient care within multidisciplinary teams. Skilled in providing patient care in diverse settings with experience in acute and chronic health condition management, advocating for patients with compassion. Skilled in time management and assertive communication, leading to improved patient outcomes and enhanced team dynamics. Committed to continuous professional development to further elevate healthcare delivery standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Clavary Riverina
Wagga Wagga, NSW
07.2020 - Current
- Currently employed on a casual contract for St. Anne's East Medical & Surgical Ward.
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care for a wide range of conditions in both acute and chronic diseases, and comorbidities.
- Complex wound management, particularly for vascular patients using various forms of VAC dressings.
- Administer medications: oral, IV, and intramuscular medications.
- Supported patients with daily living activities, monitored vital signs, and efficiently escalated care needs to ensure timely intervention.
- Train new graduates and orient new staff members on patient care and daily tasks.
- Ensure that all documentation is accurate and up to date, according to established guidelines.
- Ensure all clinical procedures are undertaken according to current policies.
- Care of patients both pre- and post-operative, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Coordinate care and discharge planning with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe discharge (OT, speech therapist, social work, physiotherapy, etc.)
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse & Medical Receptionist
Kooringal Medical Centre
Wagga Wagga, NSW
03.2022 - 03.2024
- Position held as a Practice Nurse and Medical Receptionist
- Administered childhood immunizations according to the current National Immunization Program Schedule, and uploaded immunization history to the Australian Immunization Register (AIR).
- Monitored patients' progress, updated care plans accordingly, and provided ongoing support.
- Commence new and review current GP management plans (GPMPs) for chronic disease management.
- Educated patients and families on the management of chronic health conditions, focusing on self-management, prevention, and wellness.
- Wound care and management of both acute and chronic wounds.
- Stores ordering and organising of treatment room and doctors' rooms.
- Scheduled appointments appropriately for the patient's needs.
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
St Vincents Hospital Melbourne
Fitzroy, VIC
02.2020 - 06.2020
- While visiting my parents in Melbourne in early 2020, I was unable to travel back to NSW due to border closures during the COVID lockdown. During this time, I obtained a job at St. Vincent's, Melbourne, for COVID wards.
- My nursing care focused on treatment and escalation of care needs for COVID-19 according to the protocols at the time.
- Provided direct patient care to individuals with confirmed COVID-19, including administering medications, treatments, and oxygen therapy.
- Attended continuing education sessions related to new developments in diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19 infections.
- Initiated emergency resuscitative measures according to advanced life support protocols and directives.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse/ Health Promotions Officer
GEO Junee Correctional Centre
Junee, NSW
10.2018 - 02.2020
- Conducted examinations on new inmates upon arrival at the jail, including gathering health history from their community healthcare providers.
- Medication administration.
- Worked under an RN with the administration of patients undertaking opioid substitute treatment (Methadone and Suboxone).
- Coordinate and assess patients in the general medical clinic, attend to medical emergencies, and assess patients' post-incidents in the cells and units.
- Triaged inmate medical request forms for appropriate waitlists using the iPM system.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid doctors during examinations and medical procedures.
- Counseled at-risk mental health patients and referred to psychology, mental health RN, and GP where necessary.
- Pharmacy stock ordering and auditing.
- Undertaking multiple health assessments, including fit for work, chronic disease screening, metabolic monitoring, drug and alcohol assessments, and mental health screenings.
- Commence and review chronic disease care plans for at-risk inmates, including collecting pathology samples, reviewing results, and escalating to the doctor when necessary.
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse/Team Leader
Three Tree Lodge
Lithgow , NSW
05.2015 - 07.2018
- Implementing and reviewing care plans to accurately reflect patients' needs according to ACFI guidelines.
- Commencing and undertaking assessments on subjects such as pain, mobility, nutrition, and hygiene.
- Participating in case conferences.
- Supervise care support staff to ensure care is given in a safe, dignified, and appropriate manner.
- Assessed residents' conditions, monitored behaviors, and updated doctors with observations and concerns.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Worked collaboratively with other departments, such as physiotherapy, housekeeping, and recreation therapy, to meet the needs of each resident.
- Documentation and report writing.
- Medication administration and assistance with ADLs of residents.
- Undertake job-specific training in dementia support and implementing ACFI.
Education
Diploma of Nursing -
TAFE Western
Dubbo, NSW07-2015
Skills
- High level of written and verbal communication skills
- Efficient time management
- Assertive and effective communication
- Knowledge of acute and chronic health conditions
- Experienced with computer software
- Confident worker, and team leader
- Compassionate caregiver and patient advocate
- Eager to pursue job-specific training
Certification
- Diploma of Nursing
- Current AHPRA registration No. NMW0001988386. nil restictions.
- Mental Health First Aid certificate
- Basic Life Support and First Aid certificate
- Working with Children's Check No. WWC1467524E
- NDIS worker screen-application processing
- Valid Australian drivers licence. nil restrictions
References
Colleen Power
Nurse Unit Manager, St Anne's East Calvary
Ph: 6923 2223
Email: Colleen.Power@calvarycare.org.au
April Jones
Clinical Nurse Educator, St Anne's East Calvary
Ph: 6923 2223 or 0438 483 390
Email: April.Jones@calvarycare.org.au
Jess Robinson
Registered Nurse, Calvary Riverina
Ph: 0427 171 664
Email: jess14491@outlook.com
Jenna Woodall
Practice Manager, Kooringal Medical Centre
Ph: 0408 650 219
Email: Jenna.Woodall@melanoma.org.au
Timeline
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse & Medical Receptionist
Kooringal Medical Centre
03.2022 - 03.2024
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Clavary Riverina
07.2020 - Current
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
St Vincents Hospital Melbourne
02.2020 - 06.2020
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse/ Health Promotions Officer
GEO Junee Correctional Centre
10.2018 - 02.2020
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse/Team Leader
Three Tree Lodge
05.2015 - 07.2018
- Diploma of Nursing
- Current AHPRA registration No. NMW0001988386. nil restictions.
- Mental Health First Aid certificate
- Basic Life Support and First Aid certificate
- Working with Children's Check No. WWC1467524E
- NDIS worker screen-application processing
- Valid Australian drivers licence. nil restrictions
Diploma of Nursing -
TAFE Western
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