Hayley French
Hervey Bay ,QLD
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Queensland Health. Experience in both acute and sub-acute areas. Skilled at recognising and responding to patient deterioration, medication administration and working collaboratively with the healthcare team to achieve the best patient outcomes.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Queensland Health
2023 - Current
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administering medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhancing patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisting in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Preventing the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Assisting patients with ADLs and working with the allied health team to achieve safe outcomes for patients
- Simple and complex wound care, educating patients on wound care and establishing wound care plans
Assistant in Nursing
Queensland Health
2020 - 2023
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Simple wound care
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Working closely with the registered nurse to provide the best patient care
- De-escalating aggressive and confused patients
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing Science -
University of The Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast, QLDSkills
- Performing holistic patient assessments
- Wound care
- Medication administration (oral, intravenous, intramuscular and subcutaneous)
- Patient observations
- Recognising and responding to deterioration
- ECG interpretation
- Managing drains and catheters
- Accessing PICC lines and ports
- Inserting and managing PIVCs
- Taking bloods
- Assisting patients with ADLs and providing emotional support
- Admissions and discharges
- Documentation
- Working collaboratively with the health care team
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Queensland Health
2023 - Current
Assistant in Nursing
Queensland Health
2020 - 2023
Bachelor of Nursing Science -
University of The Sunshine Coast
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