Jayla Curry
North Nowra,NSW
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Level 4 Registered Nurse offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients in high stress situations
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital
2021.03 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized deteriorating patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, ward clerks and wards people.
- Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and ensuring NFR orders are up to date.
- Maintained individualised quality care for patients living with a wide range of co-morbidities chronic illness
- Collected and send off blood products to pathology to be tested, as well as swabs and specimen samples
- Managed patients with respiratory failure on HiFlo Nasal prongs, weaning or increasing treatment APP
- Underwater seal drain management
- Ascitic tap/drain management
- Management of continuous bladder irrigation (CBI)
- Management of Heparin as well as insulin infusions
Registered Nurse
Orthopaedics - TWH
2020.08 - 2021.02
- Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
- Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information and providing frequent updates on patient progress.
- Utilised the Aseptic Non-touch Technique (ANTT) when attending to wound care and surgical sites.
- Escalate and care for deteriorating patients depending on acuity (Clinical Review, Tier 2, Tier 1)
- Developed and executed daily goals and care plans for up to 5 surgical patients per day.
- Communicated medical information and discharge instructions to patients and families to reduce return visits.
- Inserted Catheters using ANTT
- Change and redress VAC dressings using ANTT
- Support my team mates where and when they require assistance
- Can collect blood from patients and send to pathology at teams request
- Cannulated my patients when a JMO is not readily available.
- Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Continually monitoring pressure area care, ensuring patient is routinely adjusted and the appropriate pressure area care devices are ordered/installed/working
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing study days and workshops
Registered Nurse
Acute Mental Health Unit - TWH
2020.02 - 2020.08
- Determined patient risk by utilizing subjective and objective data obtained through patient interaction.
- Ensured patients visual observations were increased if a patient is noticeably distressed or appears to be at risk to themselves or others
- Learning and utilising patients strength factors as well as knowing triggers that could cause further trauma and discomfort for the patient.
- Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
- Carried out post ECT clinical observations on patients as per protocol
- Administered depot injections using ANTT
- Continually monitoring patients for EPSE's when medications have been increased or changed
- Performed frequent ongoing assessments of patients' status to address changes or any abnormal changes.
- Created and implemented group therapies and programs to help patients improve or regain coping abilities, including art therapy, yoga, puzzles and music therapy
- Evaluated, ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to assess and identify patients' conditions, including psychological evaluations, cognitive evaluations and basic lab tests such as urine tests and brain scans.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Assistant In Nursing
Shellharbour Private Hospital
2019.03 - 2020.02
- Answer call lights and support patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment when needed.
- Monitor, chart and convey important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimise treatment planning and care delivery.
- Comply with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
- Employ mobility devices and equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Maximised patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Wipe down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce spread of infection.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
University Of Wollongong
2019
Certificate IV in Property Services (Real Estate) -
National Real Estate Learning
2015
Bachelor of Applied Design -
Commercial Interior Architecture
Billy Blue College Of Design2014
Higher School Certificate - undefined
Oak Flats High School
Oak Flats, NSW2009
Skills
- Adult IV Cannulation and Venepuncture including CVC management
- Indwelling Catheter insertion (female)
- Violence Prevention and Management 5 day Workshop
Volunteering
- In 2010, I volunteered with Antipodeans Abroad for 3 months in Kenya. I assisted team members in a local rural hospital in Makongeni, along with other volunteer work such as construction, teaching and conservation.
References
Lynn Hewitt - AH Bed Manager (SDMH)
E: Lynn.hewitt1@health.nsw.gov.au
M: 0413732496
Kirralee - Clinical Nurse Educator (SDMH)
W: 4423 9302
M: 040342142
Bianca Bordignon - AH Bed Manager (SDMH)
M: 0408167970
E: Bianca.bordignon@health.nsw.gov.au
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital
2021.03 - Current
Registered Nurse
Orthopaedics - TWH
2020.08 - 2021.02
Registered Nurse
Acute Mental Health Unit - TWH
2020.02 - 2020.08
Assistant In Nursing
Shellharbour Private Hospital
2019.03 - 2020.02
Bachelor of Nursing -
University Of Wollongong
Certificate IV in Property Services (Real Estate) -
National Real Estate Learning
Bachelor of Applied Design -
Commercial Interior Architecture
Higher School Certificate - undefined
Oak Flats High School
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