Gretel Withers
Hobart,TAS
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, endoscopic procedures, respiratory testing and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy Unit
Calvary Hospital Lenah Valley
04.2024 - Current
- Reduced procedure complications through meticulous monitoring of vital signs and sedation levels during endoscopy procedures.
- Continuously improved nursing knowledge in the field of endoscopy by participating in relevant conferences, workshops, and training sessions.
- Optimized resources by managing inventory levels for supplies such as endoscopes, biopsy forceps, snares, polypectomy devices, needles, catheters, irrigation tubing sets for optimal procedural efficiency.
- Supported diagnostic accuracy by assisting physicians during endoscopy procedures, including specimen collection and accurate labeling.
- Minimized risk of infection by adhering to strict infection control protocols for cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing endoscopic instruments and equipment.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and thorough pre-procedure assessments.
Research Assistant
University of Melbourne
10.2023 - Current
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
- Assisted in research studies focused on improving diagnosis accuracy or therapeutic interventions for specific respiratory issues.
- Measured patients respiratory function using the following techniques; FOT, Spirometry, FENO before and after Ventolin administration
- Taking patient's blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Collected research data and implemented it into the required program
Registered Nurse, Medical Ward
Calvary Hospital Lenah Valley
02.2022 - 04.2024
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Tasmania
Hobart, TAS12.2021
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time Management
- Excellent Communication
- Team Collaboration
- General medical knowledge
- Respiratory testing
- Endoscopy procedure assistance and knowledge
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy Unit
Calvary Hospital Lenah Valley
04.2024 - Current
Research Assistant
University of Melbourne
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical Ward
Calvary Hospital Lenah Valley
02.2022 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Tasmania
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