Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Professional Memberships
Professional Development
References
Timeline
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HANNAH BEDWELL

Summary

Proactive and dedicated Registered Nurse with 8 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritising patient needs, interventions and care. Offering expertise in Coronary Critical Care & Emergency specialties.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Coronary Care Unit

Top End Health Services
11.2020 - Current
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient care and treatment plans.
  • Maintained a safe environment for patients, adhering to infection control protocols and regulatory standards.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes in the Coronary Care Unit.
  • Utilized advanced cardiovascular life support techniques during emergency situations to save lives and minimize complications.
  • Managed complex cardiac cases with skillful assessment, critical thinking, and prompt intervention when necessary.
  • Prioritized tasks efficiently under high-pressure circumstances ensuring timely completion of all responsibilities.
  • Served as a preceptor for new nursing staff, contributing to their successful integration into the unit.
  • Continuously updated clinical knowledge through professional development opportunities such as conferences, workshops, or certifications relevant to coronary care nursing practice.

Registered Nurse – Emergency & Triage Medical Centre

Baseline Group Agency
03.2020 - 08.2020
  • At the Eliwana mine site as a Registered nurse I am the sole medical officer onsite making me responsible for the assessment, management and triage of all patients
  • Along with the standard workplace health & safety assessments, common emergencies responsibilities include:
  • Advanced life support
  • Triaging of patients and arrangement of transportation via helicopter/plane to tertiary hospitals
  • Management of chest pain & arrhythmias
  • Management of motor vehicle accidents
  • Management of hypoglycemic attacks
  • Management of dislocations and musculoskeletal pain
  • Management of complex wounds, lacerations and infections
  • COVID screening

Registered Nurse – Ward 3B

Royal Darwin Hospital
01.2019 - 02.2020
  • The Royal Darwin Hospital is a 360 bed hospital
  • Ward 3B was a combined ward consisting of 36 beds and covering a variety of conditions including acute medical, oncology, haematology & acute neurology/stroke
  • My responsibilities included:
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Complex wound management
  • Blood product administration
  • Management of invasive lines
  • NGT/PEG management
  • Management of oncology/haematology & stroke patients

Registered Nurse – Ward 3B

Royal Darwin Hospital
03.2018 - 09.2018

Same as above description

Registered Nurse – Emergency & Medical/Surgical

Western Australia Country Health Service (WACHS)
01.2017 - 02.2018
  • During my time with WACHS, I worked in both the ED and Medical/Surgical wards
  • My responsibilities included:
  • Primary & secondary assessments in the Emergency setting
  • Paediatric care
  • Transferring patients through the Royal Flying doctor service
  • Complex wound management
  • Cardiac arrhythmia analysis and treatment
  • ICC management
  • Blood product administration

General Practice Registered Nurse

Whitford City Family Practice
09.2016 - 01.2017
  • 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.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Education

Post Graduate Certificate - Cardiovascular Nursing

University of Tasmania
Hobart, TAS

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Edith Cowan University
Joondalup, WA
08.2016

Certificate III in Work Health and Safety -

Aveling Learning Centre
12.2014

Skills

  • Critical thinking & problem-solving
  • Excellent communication skills
  • BLS & ALS1 competent
  • Team Leader Charge Nurse competent
  • ECG Interpretation & Rhythm analysis
  • Primary & secondary physical assessments
  • Complex wound care
  • Blood Product transfusion
  • Intravenous therapy & invasive line management
  • Inotropic medication administration & management
  • IDC insertion & management
  • ICC management
  • Venepuncture & PIVC insertion competent
  • Paediatric care
  • Infection control
  • Management of Remote Health Clinics
  • Preceptorship of staff & students
  • Equipment Sterilization

Professional Memberships

  • Current AHPRA Registration, 31/05/2025, NMW0002046812
  • Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation NT, 12293

Professional Development

  • Advanced Life Support 1 (working towards obtaining ALS2)
  • Currently enrolled & completing Post-Graduate in Cardiovascular Nursing - University of Tasmania (Online)
  • Alcohol & other Drug Testing Qualified
  • Immunisation Certificate competent
  • IDC & ICC drain management and care.
  • PICC & Port Access competent.
  • Cert lll in Workplace Health & Safety.
  • Extensive OSH data entry skills & understanding of injury classifications and management.

References

Mark Haste, Clinical Nurse Manager - CCU - Royal Darwin Hospital

Email - Mark.Haste@nt.gov.au, (08) 8922 8787, 0457514441


Malen Pangilinan, Clinical Nurse Educator - CCU - Royal Darwin Hospital

Email - Malen.Pangilinan@nt.gov.au, 0406456829


Betty Emmanuel, Clinical Nurse Specialist - CCU - Royal Darwin Hospital

Email - Betty.Emmanuel@nt.gov.au, 0407634545

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Coronary Care Unit

Top End Health Services
11.2020 - Current

Registered Nurse – Emergency & Triage Medical Centre

Baseline Group Agency
03.2020 - 08.2020

Registered Nurse – Ward 3B

Royal Darwin Hospital
01.2019 - 02.2020

Registered Nurse – Ward 3B

Royal Darwin Hospital
03.2018 - 09.2018

Registered Nurse – Emergency & Medical/Surgical

Western Australia Country Health Service (WACHS)
01.2017 - 02.2018

General Practice Registered Nurse

Whitford City Family Practice
09.2016 - 01.2017

Post Graduate Certificate - Cardiovascular Nursing

University of Tasmania

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Edith Cowan University

Certificate III in Work Health and Safety -

Aveling Learning Centre
HANNAH BEDWELL