Jane Wood
Largs North,South Australia
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at RDNS, excelling in patient assessments and care plan development. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective wound management and compassionate communication. Skilled in medication administration and mentoring junior staff, fostering a collaborative environment that prioritizes safety and quality care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
RDNS
08.2012 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive patient assessments to determine care needs and develop personalized treatment plans.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs to ensure patient safety and effective recovery.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols and lifestyle changes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care strategies for complex patient cases.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering skill development and ensuring adherence to best practices in patient care.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient outcomes and streamlined nursing workflows.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- 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.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
Registered Nurse
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
11.2009 - 06.2012
- Assisted surgeons by providing instruments and maintaining sterile field throughout operations.
- Monitored patient vital signs, recognizing changes and responding promptly to ensure stability.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care plans and enhance operational efficiency.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care, promoting recovery and reducing complications.
- Enhanced patient safety by implementing strict adherence to surgical protocols and guidelines.
- Consistently met regulatory requirements through meticulous documentation of patient records and surgical logs.
- Continually updated nursing knowledge through professional development opportunities, staying current with industry best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
Manchester University
Manchester United Kingdom 06-2007
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Direct patient community care
- Infection control measures
- Proficient in wound assessment and treatment
- Care plan development
- Precepting
- Proficient in catheter management
- Diabetes management
- Long-term health condition oversight
- Palliative care
- Medication and IV administration
Timeline
Registered Nurse
RDNS
08.2012 - Current
Registered Nurse
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
11.2009 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
Manchester University