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Jane Howlett

Glenalta,SA

Summary

Accomplished PACU Nurse proudly offering more than 30 years' expertise in the healthcare field. Strong capacity to work with physicians to develop successful patient care plans. Knowledgeable PACU Nurse accomplished in leading effective teams and supervising patients in a surgical centre. A dependable individual always willing assist patients and staff members. Astute PACU Nurse possessing skills in effective communication, patient assessment and pain management methods. An advocate for top-notch patient care. Determined to effectively comfort patients of all ages.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, PACU

Stirling Hospital
04.2007 - Current
  • Contributed to efficient unit operations by assisting in the orientation of new staff members to PACU procedures and best practices.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

Registered Nurse, PACU

Flinders Private Hospital
03.1999 - 03.2007
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Received patients from theatre and recovered them to a level that transfer to the ward was possible

Registered Nurse

Ashford Hospital
03.1994 - 02.1996

Worked in Intensive Care Unit where i cared for critically ill patients both ventilated and non-ventilated

Registred Nurse

Flinders Medical Centre
07.1988 - 02.1995

Did my Graduate Nurse Programme in my last placement went to the Recovery Unit where i stayed for six years.



Education

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

University of South Australia
Adelaide
1990

Registered Nurse

Royal Adelaide Hospital
Adelaide
1988

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Procedure Assistance
  • Acute care expertise
  • Accurate Documentation

Timeline

Registered Nurse, PACU

Stirling Hospital
04.2007 - Current

Registered Nurse, PACU

Flinders Private Hospital
03.1999 - 03.2007

Registered Nurse

Ashford Hospital
03.1994 - 02.1996

Registred Nurse

Flinders Medical Centre
07.1988 - 02.1995

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

University of South Australia

Registered Nurse

Royal Adelaide Hospital
Jane Howlett