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Helen Chambers

Colac,VIC

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse, with extensive experience at Mercy Place Colac, Corangamite Clinic and Corangamite Surgical, excelling in patient assessments and wound care. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through strong clinical judgment and effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Committed to delivering high-quality care while fostering empathy and support for patients and their families.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Casual Registered Nurse

Anam Cara House Colac
04.2011 - Current
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • 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.
  • Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

Advanced Practice Nurse

Corangamite Surgical
04.2016 - 03.2024
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment, adhering to infection control protocols and ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Delivered high-quality patient care with strong attention to detail in administering treatments, and wound care.
  • Managed samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.

Nurse Supervisor

Mercy Place Colac, Aged Care Facility
04.2010 - 03.2023
  • Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Developed strong relationships with medical providers which facilitated improved collaboration between nurses and physicians resulted in more effective treatment strategies being implemented swiftly.
  • Upheld high standards of nursing practice through continuous education on current trends, emerging challenges in healthcare delivery systems, best practices in leadership roles within the profession 14.
  • Served as a role model for nursing excellence, demonstrating exceptional clinical skills, critical thinking abilities, and compassionate patient care at all times.

Registered Nurse Div. 1 / 75+ Health Assessments

Corangamite Clinic
04.2008 - 06.2016
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

Registered Nurse Division 1/Nurse Midwife

Lorne Community Hospital
02.1999 - 02.2004
  • 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.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Deakin University
Geelong, VIC
02-2026

Midwifery
Latrobe University Melbourne
03-1998

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Wound care
  • Compassion and empathy

Timeline

Advanced Practice Nurse

Corangamite Surgical
04.2016 - 03.2024

Casual Registered Nurse

Anam Cara House Colac
04.2011 - Current

Nurse Supervisor

Mercy Place Colac, Aged Care Facility
04.2010 - 03.2023

Registered Nurse Div. 1 / 75+ Health Assessments

Corangamite Clinic
04.2008 - 06.2016

Registered Nurse Division 1/Nurse Midwife

Lorne Community Hospital
02.1999 - 02.2004

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Deakin University

Midwifery

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