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Hope Nixon

Prahran,VIC

Summary

Driven to fulfill my potential both professionally and personally, I feel excited and ready for a new career in Women's Health and Research Nursing. As two avenues I have been consistently curious about, I know I have the excitement, drive and skill to succeed in this position.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Alfred Health
06.2022 - Current
  • Diverse work with Haematology and Oncology patient across the inpatient and outpatient setting.
  • Strong comprehensive knowledge of the avenues of treatment including but not excluded to; chemotherapy, radiotherapy and bone marrow transplant.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management.
  • Contributed to ward auditing through monitoring and presenting information around PICC CVAD management to improve care within nursing standards.
  • Comprehensive understanding of infection control working with the neutropenic patient cohort.
  • Exceptional skill and understanding of care for Bone Marrow Transplant patient and their treatment journey.
  • Collaboration with Research and Trial Coordinators to facilitate cancer trial treatments undergone in the outpatient setting.
  • Partaken in preceptorship of student nurses and facilitated education to ensure safe practice.

Registered Nurse Bank

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
07.2023 - Current
  • Working within the Bank Nurse Workforce, I have taken on casual employment across all areas and units within the hospital.
  • Comprehensive understanding of scope of practice and the responsibility of the registered nurse, registered nurse bank, RUSON and PSA.
  • Collaborated with a diverse multidisciplinary team and quickly adapted to the ever changing conditions across inpatient wards, day unit and surgery.
  • Proven to have autonomy in my practice and strong critical thinking skills.
  • Organised and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, gathering a holistic approach to caring for the cancer patient.

Disability Support Worker

Kynd
05.2020 - 06.2022
  • Developed individual treatment plans and provided counselling to patients.
  • Worked within a strong team environment to collaborate on common goals.
  • Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.
  • Improved the community engagement of clients, linking them to volunteer opportunities and group activities, increasing overall confidence and independence.
  • Built strong therapeutic relationships and communication skills with a range of difference people across cultures and intellectual abilities.

Education

Bachelors of Nursing -

Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD

Graduate Nurse Program -

Alfred Health
Victoria

High School Diploma -

St Hilda's School
Queensland

Master of Science - Acupuncture And Oriental Medicine

RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC

Skills

  • Critical Thinking, Decision Making and Autonomy
  • Care Plan Development and Management and Education
  • Patient Advocate
  • Dedicated Practice with Empathy and Kindness
  • Working Ethically to maintain Standards Of Practice
  • Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Education
  • ACAD Qualified
  • Supervision and Delegation
  • Strong Communication across the Multidisciplinary Team

Certification

Basic Life Support (2023)

ADAC Chemotherapy Certified (2023)

CVAD Management (2022)

Yellow Card (2021)

Working With Children Check (2022)

Certificate Level 1 Rowing Coach (2018)


Timeline

Registered Nurse Bank

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
07.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Alfred Health
06.2022 - Current

Disability Support Worker

Kynd
05.2020 - 06.2022

Bachelors of Nursing -

Queensland University of Technology

Graduate Nurse Program -

Alfred Health

High School Diploma -

St Hilda's School

Master of Science - Acupuncture And Oriental Medicine

RMIT University

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