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Holly Whitton

Chisholm,NSW

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with acute on floor experience, managing patients with extensive cardiac, thoracic and vascular alterations and disease. I'm reliable and practice within the national standards of practice and understand what is expected as a highly regarded health professional. A strong focus on providing quality and safe care to all patients is at the forefront of my delivery, by making the correct decisions supported by my own critical thinking, evidence based practice and personal experience.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse - Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery

Hunter New England Health
06.2019 - Current
  • Providing pre and post operative care to patients with alteration in cardiac, thoracic and vascular function
  • Management and understanding of intercostal & pericardial drains for patients with pneumothorax, heamothorax effusions, empyema, lobectomy & wedge resections
  • ICU step down care of patient's day 1 post open heart surgery, commonly post valvular replacements & bypass grafts
  • Management and skill of external pacing & telemetry monitoring
  • Management and understanding of revascularisation procedures via infusions, neurovascular observations and wound care
  • Commonly post angioplasty, stenting, ablation, endarterectomy thrombectomy’s, bypass or aneurysm repairs
  • Caring for the amputee patient, from pre through to postsurgical intervention, delivering appropriate mental and physical support alongside allied health colleagues
  • Extensive venous and atrial wound management, using vac therapy, compression dressings, or customized wound care plan to suit each individual and wound
  • Undertaking the team Leader role regularly, providing in charge support to a minimum of 4 nurses and 16 patients by assisting in the discharge process
  • Giving further support and supervision to students, AIN & EN coworkers and coordinating that the daily operations in the unit are safe and in accordance with policy and procedure for all staff, patients and visitors.

Registered Nurse- New Graduate Program

Hunter New England Health
04.2018 - 06.2019
  • Providing emergency care, through intravenous cannulation, commencement of appropriate resuscitation, monitoring and pathways
  • Practical and theoretical training towards Advanced Life Support
  • Rehabilitation process of stroke patients, collaborating with allied health
  • Management of cardiac patients, via telemetry monitoring and pharmcological support
  • Surgical care of pre and post-operative patients, including pain management, mobilisation, medication delivery, wound care etc
  • Caring for patients in end stage renal failure undergoing peritoneal and haemodialysis
  • Exposure to the diversity of medical patients, such as caring for the elderly, managing intricate wounds, infections and diabetes.

Office Administration

Mullown Transport Pty Ltd
11.2013 - 03.2018
  • Entered accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoices and expense reimbursements
  • Managed payroll for the company of 10 personnel
  • Ensured payroll taxes were submitted on time
  • Operated all data through accounting program MYOB
  • Interpersonal communication with employees, colleagues & customers meeting needs and requests.

Pool Lifeguard

Maitland City Council
09.2011 - 05.2016
  • Delivery of basic first aid and emergency care in aquatic situations
  • Ensured compliance with pool policies and procedures to maximise safety
  • Provided excellent customer service and cleanliness to maintain patron numbers to support local council.

Education

Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing

University of Tasmania
Launceston, TAS
2021

Bachelor of Nursing

University of Newcastle
Callaghan, NSW
2017

Higher School Certificate

Maitland Grossmann High School
East Maitland, NSW
2013

REFERENCES

Amy Revett, Nurse Unit Manager- Ward F3 Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery, John Hunter Hospital, Lookout Rd, New Lambton Heights, NSW, 2305

Ph 02 49855123

E: amy.revett@health.nsw.gov.au


Shane Scaysbrook, Cardiac Liaison - Ward F3 Cardiac Surgery, John Hunter Hospital, Lookout Rd, New Lambton Heights, NSW, 2305

Ph 02 49213534

E: shane.scaysbrook@health.nsw.gov.au

Timeline

Registered Nurse - Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery

Hunter New England Health
06.2019 - Current

Registered Nurse- New Graduate Program

Hunter New England Health
04.2018 - 06.2019

Office Administration

Mullown Transport Pty Ltd
11.2013 - 03.2018

Pool Lifeguard

Maitland City Council
09.2011 - 05.2016

Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing

University of Tasmania

Bachelor of Nursing

University of Newcastle

Higher School Certificate

Maitland Grossmann High School

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