Holly Wrigley-Upston
Maribyrnong,Victoria
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care. Specialised experience in geriatrics and palliative care management over the last three years. Demonstrates ability to remain calm under pressure and handles difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently develops strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, a respectful attitude, and a commitment to excellent customer service.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Benetas - Residential Aged Care
Melbourne
09.2023 - Current
- Utilised critical thinking skills to prioritise 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- 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.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Registered Nurse
E4 Nursing Agency (Aged Care)
Melbourne
10.2022 - Current
- Working with several, various Aged Care Facilities across Melbourne
- Experience working RNIC shifts for the whole facility
- Experience working independently in high-paced and unfamiliar environments
- Extensive knowledge of nursing assessments, charting and documentation
- Experience with recognising deteriorating patients and escalation
- Extensive experience and knowledge with Dementia and Alzheimer's
- Experience with managing COVID-19 outbreaks in facilities
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
Registered Nurse
Royal Hobart Hospital
Hobart
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Knowledge of Palliative Care procedures, assessments and care in end of life
- Experience with admission and discharge documentation and assessment
- Experience working in a team nursing environment, 8-12 patient load per shift
- Knowledge of referral procedures and working within a multidisciplinary team
- Experience with deteriorating patients and escalation involving RNIC & ward RMO
- Experience and understanding of protocol regarding death of a patient.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Australian Catholic University
03.2020
Year 11 - Year 12 completed -
Elizabeth College
01.2015
Year 7 - Year 10 completed -
Dominic College
01.2012
Skills
- Syringe driver & IV therapy skills
- Wound assessment and care plan skills
- IDC/SPC insertion & removal
- COVID outbreak experience
- Quality documentation
- Passion for continuing professional practice
- End of Life Care Plan experience
- Problem solving skills
- Excellent communication
- Incident Reporting
- Compassionate
- Time management & punctuality
- Eager & fast learner
- Medication and IV administration
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Palliative care awareness
- Patient and family advocacy
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Benetas - Residential Aged Care
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
E4 Nursing Agency (Aged Care)
10.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Royal Hobart Hospital
01.2022 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Nursing -
Australian Catholic University
Year 11 - Year 12 completed -
Elizabeth College
Year 7 - Year 10 completed -
Dominic College