Grace Smith

• Mentoring and supporting enrolled nursing students on their placements in aged care and acute care settings.
• Providing constructive feedback on student practice with the aim of the students achieving their objectives whilst on placement.
• Marking portfolio tasks and ensuring students are on the right track with their course progress . Progress tracking includes formative and summative assessments.

• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
• Team leading and management of staff on shift. Delegating and allocating tasks to the team.

• Reduced workplace injuries by conducting thorough risk assessments and recommending appropriate safety measures.
• Liaised between employees with health concerns and supervisors, maintaining medical confidentiality to communicate work status and coordinate return to work accommodations.
• Maintained detailed records of employee health data, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and facilitating data-driven decision making on workplace wellness initiatives.
• Enhanced employee productivity by providing prompt and effective medical care for work-related illnesses and injuries.

Clinical management of pre and post operative patients on the ward.

• Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Management of drains, patient controlled analgesia and DVT prophylaxis post operatively.

• Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care, notified medical officers and senior staff to provide comprehensive assistance.
• Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic care and pain management.
• Collaborated with allied health teams to deliver appropriate levels of care.
• Provided nursing care in alignment with hospital policy and the national standards.

• Prepared rooms for surgical procedures and assisted doctors during excision procedures.
• Evaluated, implemented and designed tailored health care plans specific to patient needs and concerns.
• Delivered Primary health care education for patients based around chronic disease management.

• Supported clients in improving individual independence in daily living activities.
• Promoted community integration by providing emotional and social support.
• Assisted in implementation of community support services in alignment with needs.