Hayley Uren
Kiama ,NSW
Summary
Compassionate and experienced registered nurse committed to providing respectful and person centered care. I currently work within the consultation liaison team providing specialist drug and alcohol assessments and comprehensive treatment recommendations to manage clients with substance use while admitted to hospital
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Drug and Alcohol Consultation Liaison
Illawarra Drug and Alcohol Service
05.2023 - Current
- Provided comprehensive , specialist drug and alcohol assessments on patients admitted to hospital at various sites
- Provided tailored advice and recommendations to treating teams on management of withdrawal from substances, managing clients of Opioid Agonist Treatment while inpatient and complications associated with substance use and follow up care
- Participated in workforce development activities, including training and mentoring of hospital staff by providing formal and in-formal education opportunities
Registered Nurse
Illawarra Drug and Alcohol- Withdrawal Management Team
Wollongong, NSW
07.2022 - Current
- Independently undertake Drug and Alcohol assessments and reviews (including history, assessment of intoxication and withdrawal, use of specific withdrawal scales) where indicated.
- Participate in team case management model of care, including the scheduling client reviews, maintaining updated treatment plans in consultation with the client, monitoring of scripts for expiry, referral and advocacy work as required, management of pathology requests, actioning of any other plan or request as it arises
- Work in a multidisciplinary team involving psychiatrists, pharmacists, psychologists and social workers- using ISBAR handover principles and team case management
- Participate in Drug and Alcohol Service quality activities including clinical audits, service development projects and activities that foster and enhance best practice nursing development and influence better health outcomes
Registered Nurse
Stroke and Neurosurgical Unit
Wollongong Hospital , NSW
09.2013 - 06.2022
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Partnered with interdisciplinary healthcare teams- Including social workers, speech pathologists, occupational therapists and physiotherapists to formulate individualized treatment plans stroke patients and post operative neurosurgical patients
- Assisted with the implementation of stroke treatment guidelines including FAST protocol- involving assessing patients identified as potential stroke victims in ED or other departments.
- Liased with members of the stroke team including consultants in order to deliver time efficient care to stroke victims
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care specific to stroke and neurosurgical care.
- Worked as incharge of shift as a senior RN which involved liasing with After Hours managers, managing any issues on the ward with staff or patients, coordinating patient transfers and holding FAST pager
Registered Nurse
Mental Health Unit
Wollongong Hospital , NSW
02.2012 - 08.2013
- Provided care to patients with personality disorders, depression, schizophrenia, nervous disorders and dual diagnosis with substance use disorders
- Established rapport in order to provide a therapeutic relationship that is respectful of the patients individual circumstances.
- Provided compassionate and patient centered care and involving patients family in care and discharge planning.
- Verbally deescalate patients in mental health crisis
- Developed and regularly reviewed Mental Health Treatment Plans in collaboration with the person experiencing the mental health issue, family, carers, GP, Psychiatrist and other agencies
Education
Graduate Certificate of Drug And Alcohol Nursing -
Australian College of Nursing
12-2023
Bachelor of Nursing -
Wollongong University
Wollongong 10.2011
High School Certificate -
Kiama High School
Kiama11.2008
Skills
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- High level communication skills
- Contemporaneous documentation
- Critical Thinking and decision making
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to work effectively in stressful environments both physically and emotionally
Timeline
Drug and Alcohol Consultation Liaison
Illawarra Drug and Alcohol Service
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Illawarra Drug and Alcohol- Withdrawal Management Team
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Stroke and Neurosurgical Unit
09.2013 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse
Mental Health Unit
02.2012 - 08.2013
Graduate Certificate of Drug And Alcohol Nursing -
Australian College of Nursing
Bachelor of Nursing -
Wollongong University
High School Certificate -
Kiama High School
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