Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
FamilyHorse Showing
Timeline
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Heather Masson

Longlea,VIC

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage 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

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Heathcote Health
02.2009 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.

Enrolled Nurse

Bendigo Health
02.2002 - 10.2008

Casual Bank: Various location's

Aged Care

ABC

Special's

SUBA



Education

No Degree - Wound Care (Graduate Certificate in Wound Care)

Monash University
Melbourne, VIC
08.2013

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

Latrobe
Bendigo, VIC
01.2009

No Degree - Nursing

TAFE Bendigo
Bendigo, VIC
12.2002

Skills

  • Wound Care Specialist
  • ADL Assistance
  • Care Planning
  • Diabetes Management
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Medical Assessment
  • Nursing Staff Leadership
  • Precepting
  • Emergency Response
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Family Advocacy
  • Setting up Referrals
  • Medication Distribution
  • Infection Control Measures
  • Medication and IV Administration
  • Patient Assessment
  • Diabetes and Nutrition Education

FamilyHorse Showing

Happily married with grown children and enjoy breeding and showing the amazing Arabian Horses.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Heathcote Health
02.2009 - Current

Enrolled Nurse

Bendigo Health
02.2002 - 10.2008

No Degree - Wound Care (Graduate Certificate in Wound Care)

Monash University

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

Latrobe

No Degree - Nursing

TAFE Bendigo
Heather Masson