Registered Nurse with extensive emergency experience and a proven track record in both tertiary and rural healthcare settings. Adept at providing high-quality patient care under challenging conditions, drawing on a broad and versatile skill set developed from years of experience in a diverse range of emergency environments. Skilled in managing complex situations, ensuring patient safety, and providing compassionate care across various healthcare settings.
-> In charge of shift/hospital after hours
-> Triage – following current ETEK guidelines
-> Resuscitation
- ALS, PALS, BLS
- Competent with Hamilton, Oxylog, V60, Zoll, Lifepak and Phillips equipment.
-> IV cannulation, IV/IM/SC/PO medication administration, A-G assessments.
-> Triage, resuscitation, acute.
Casual and permanent positions.
Working all shifts in the ED, across all areas of the department.
-> Triage, resuscitation, fast track, paediatrics, acute, short stay and waiting room.
->Working with both acute paediatric and adult patients in emergency and resuscitation presentations.
->Assisted medical officers with complex diagnostic procedures, including lumbar punctures, arterial/central line placements, chest tube insertion, rapid sequence intubation, etc.
->Clinical Initiatives Nurse - attending patients wounds, suturing, plaster care and advanced medication administration.
->Resource Nurse - in direct contact with the nurse unit manager, assisting and facilitating patient flow in the department and assisting and providing support to junior staff.
-> Resuscitation Coordinator – helping to facilitate movement of patients in and out of resus bay and providing direction and assistance to junior staff.
-> Triage Nurse – clinical assessment of patients and allocation within the department.
->IV cannulation, IV/IM/SC/PO medication administration, A-G assessments, vital signs monitoring.
AHPRA - NMW0001256346
Riverton Hospital
amy.mckerron@sa.gov.au
Riverton Hospital
jaldam@rbe.net.au