Jane Wells
Scotland Island,Australia
Summary
Experienced and knowledgeable Registered Nurse with previous Emergency and Triage background. Pursuing dual registration as an RN/Paramedic. Committed to advancing skills and knowledge through hospital settings and patient transport sector. Recently achieved certifications in Advanced Life Support Level 2 (ALS2) and Triage skills Certification. Actively pursuing re-entry into Emergency nursing this year to gain further recent experience in the acute sector.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ambulance Transport Attendant
National Patient Transport (NPT)
St Mary's, NSW
06.2025 - Current
- Providing safe transport of patients between medical facilities, ensuring comfort and monitoring of the patient throughout the journey.
- Promptly identify signs of clinical deterioration in the patient and provide medical assistance from basic to advanced first aid, CPR, O2 therapy/suction, and use of AED's.
- Operate vehicle with proficiency in a safe and timely manner whilst adhering to driving regulations.
- Effectively load and unload patients using stretchers, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Accurate documentation and recording of patient information including treatment provided and potential changes in the patients condition.
- Effective communication with patients, families and other health care providers with detailed, informative handovers.
- Demonstration of strong teamwork and collaboration with crewmate to deliver optimal care.
Registered Nurse: Medical & Rehab Ward
Arcadia Pittwater Private Hospital
Warriewood, NSW
05.2025 - Current
- Provision of care and assessment of the physical, cognitive, and emotional needs of patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury.
- Responsible for the safe and accurate administration of oral and IV medications.
- Maintain accurate documentation and recording of patients' conditions.
- Monitoring of IVC and PICC/CVADs to ensure patency and prevent complications.
- Post-operative wound care and assessment, including management and observation of Bellovac wound drains, selecting appropriate dressings, and use of aseptic technique
- Recognition of the early signs of deterioration through clinical monitoring and patient assessment, with appropriate interventions and escalation of care with senior members of the Multi-disciplinary team.
Community RN
Vital Home Care
Burwood, Sydney
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Patient Assessment & Care Planning
- Health Education and Promotion
- Home visits and Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Record keeping, care planning and documentation
- Promotion of autonomy, privacy and confidentiality
- Wound care management
- Medication Administration
Case Worker
Weave Youth and Community Services
Redfern, NSW
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Facilitated practical and theoretical driving lessons for Indigenous and disadvantaged clients, focusing on both driver safety and road regulations.
- Worked effectively with diverse and ethnically underrepresented communities to develop cultural sensitivity and understanding of inter-generational trauma, to enhance engagement and understanding.
- Collaboration with Social workers, Community outreach teams and stakeholders to provide holistic support for clients, including assistance with transportation access, employment, and other social services.
Nurse Care Manager
Aveo Minkara Resort
Bayview
02.2020 - 02.2022
- Implemented safety protocols and patient care during the onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic during an unprecedented health crisis.
- Oversaw and managed Care staff including training, recruitment and rostering.
- Promotion of a positive and collaborative work culture.
- Ensured the facility’s smooth running of the day-to-day operations.
- Acted as the key point of contact for relatives regarding their care and wellbeing.
- Provided nursing care including wound care, medication administration, monitoring of vital signs and escalation of concerns, safely and effectively.
- Responded promptly to emergency vital calls, effectively managing and coordinating care to ensure appropriate interventions.
Community RN
Department of Veteran Affairs, RSL Anzac Retirement
Narrabeen
04.2011 - 11.2019
- First responder to residents experiencing deteriorating health, demonstrating sound clinical judgment, strong decision-making capabilities and appropriate action within my scope of practice.
- Management of the Wound Care Clinic; assessment and management of patient’s wounds including provision of aseptic technique, removal of sutures and staples and ability to identify complications or deterioration, as well as implement appropriate dressing regimes.
- Supported all residents in response to their health needs, maintenance, safety, and security and helped in maintaining their highest level of independence, health, and wellbeing.
- Highly developed interpersonal communication, particularly in the development and maintenance of relationships with the ageing client and collaboration with members of the Multidisciplinary team.
- Supported a team of Personal Care Attendants and assisted residents within their home environment with all aspects of their activities of daily living.
Emergency Department- RN
Manly Hospital
Manly
07.2007 - 10.2010
- Strong proficiency gained in the role of Triage RN, conducting timely assessment of a patient’s condition and clinical presentation to determine priority of care and appropriate triage category.
- Actively participated in multiple cardiac arrest situations, implementing Advanced Life Support protocols.
- Effective prioritisation and time management in an often fast-paced environment and often high stress situations to ensure the needs of both clients and their families are met.
- Worked closely with Physicians and members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team to effectively plan and coordinate patient care.
- Gained competency in peripheral venous cannulation, administering of IV/oral medications and wound care using aseptic technique.
- Obtained and documented a patient’s vital signs, accordingly, identified changes or concerns and escalated to appropriate senior staff members.
Neurology- RN
The Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Camperdown, New South Wales
04.2006 - 04.2007
Education
Dip. - Community Services
Open Colleges
12.2022
Dip - Adult Nursing
Oxford Brookes University
01.2004
Certification
- CENA Triage Skills workshop (06/2025)
- Advanced Life Support Level 2 (ALS2) Resuscitation Australia (05/2025)
- Advanced Life Support (ALS1) Arcadia Hospital (07/2025)
- PREMED ECG Essentials course (04/2025)
- NSW Class C Driving Licence
- NSW Boat Licence
Timeline
Ambulance Transport Attendant
National Patient Transport (NPT)
06.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse: Medical & Rehab Ward
Arcadia Pittwater Private Hospital
05.2025 - Current
Community RN
Vital Home Care
01.2025 - 06.2025
Case Worker
Weave Youth and Community Services
01.2023 - 12.2024
Nurse Care Manager
Aveo Minkara Resort
02.2020 - 02.2022
Community RN
Department of Veteran Affairs, RSL Anzac Retirement
04.2011 - 11.2019
Emergency Department- RN
Manly Hospital
07.2007 - 10.2010
Neurology- RN
The Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
04.2006 - 04.2007
Dip - Adult Nursing
Oxford Brookes University
Dip. - Community Services
Open Colleges