Helen Edwards
Gawler South,South Australia
Summary
I’m a dedicated and dynamic professional at Calvary Central Districts Hospital, excelling in assesment of patients to ensure patient safety is maintained and enhancing team productivity through effective communication. I am skilled in multitasking and problem-solving and enjoy a challenge. I communicate clearly and document thoroughly to ensure all stakeholders are informed and I pride myself on my meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
2019
2019
years of professional experience
Work History
Preadmission Coordinator
Calvary Central Districts Hospital
- Data entry and reporting of Public in private patients. Ensuring the patients get their procedure in a timely manner.
- Assisting to improve team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
- Assisting with workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately, ensuring these documents and clearly communicated with all stakeholders.
- Gathering and organising materials to support operations, creating a smooth process so that the area can work efficiently.
- Collaborating with line managers, doctors and anaesthetists to develop plans to ensure that the highest quality of care can be provided.
Registered Nurse
Calvary Wakefield Hospital
Adelaide, SA
08.2002 - 10.2018
- 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Practice Nurse
Ingle Farm Family Practice
Ingle Farm, SA
08.2010 - 05.2012
- Maintained a clean and safe environment, adhering to infection control protocols and ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Participated in professional development activities to stay current on best practices in nursing care delivery methods.
- Utilized electronic health records systems effectively for accurate data entry, retrieval, and communication among healthcare team members.
- Educated patients about prescribed medications'' proper use and potential side effects for increased adherence rates and safety measures taken into account.
- Conducted immunization clinics, contributing to improved community health outcomes through disease prevention efforts.
Clinical Educator
Alaris Healthcare
Adelaide, SA
02.2007 - 08.2008
- Championed a positive work environment by fostering open dialogue between educators, clinicians, administrators, and other stakeholders involved in the delivery of patient care.
- Assisted in the rollout of the Alaris IV pumps and syringe drivers. Evaluated clinical competencies of staff members, identifying areas for improvement and providing targeted training solutions.
- Implemented innovative teaching techniques, such as simulation-based learning, to improve overall understanding of complex medical concepts.
Education
Bachelor Of Nursing - Health Care Administration
University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA08.2025
Certificate 4 Enrolled Nursing - Health Care Administration
TAFE SA
SA07.2022
Certificate III - Health Care Administration
TAFE SA
SA07.2001
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Data entry
- Decision-making
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Strong communication skills
Timeline
Practice Nurse
Ingle Farm Family Practice
08.2010 - 05.2012
Clinical Educator
Alaris Healthcare
02.2007 - 08.2008
Registered Nurse
Calvary Wakefield Hospital
08.2002 - 10.2018
Preadmission Coordinator
Calvary Central Districts Hospital
Bachelor Of Nursing - Health Care Administration
University of South Australia
Certificate 4 Enrolled Nursing - Health Care Administration
TAFE SA
Certificate III - Health Care Administration
TAFE SA