Jayne Norton
Summary
- Enrolled Nurse for 13 years providing high-quality evidence-based treatment and care
- Demonstrated leadership and delegation skills in being the primary nurse in a dementia focused setting. This role requires prioritisation of varying tasks and responsibilities depending on the needs of patients and staff
- Excellent knowledge in behaviour management and the use of non-pharmological and pharmological interventions to assist in better treatment outcome for patients
- Proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively with various staff including management, doctors and allied health staff
- Demonstrated ability to be personable and empathetic with family members with a focus on care planning for best outcomes
- Skilled in providing culturally appropriate care and treatment
- Proficient in producing and maintaining quality and accurate documentation
- Proven work ethic and loyalty as employed with Kalyra Aged Care Facility, Memory Support Unit from 2008 to 2021
- From 2021 to current, employed with SA Health, Neuro Behavioural Unit which specialises in Level 7 dementia patient management and care
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Enrolled Nurse
SA Health
Repat, Daws Road, Daw Park, SA
09.2022 - Current
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Collaborated with doctors to assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Personalised care planning for improved patient outcome.
- Proven ability to work to a high standard working independently and as a valued team member.
- Prior role as a team leader in a memory support unit where conflict management skills where frequently and successfully utilised with family and staff members.
- Currently working by a 7 day roster
Enrolled Nurse
Kalyra Communities
06.2008 - 07.2022
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT
Kings Park Nursing Home
06.1997 - 06.2005
- Recognized patient and family reactions to hospitalisation, illness, procedures and staff and initiated supportive measures.
- Maintained knowledge and skills necessary to meet developmental needs of patients and recognised need for continuing development.
- Offered direct physical care and basic nursing procedures and treatments for patients in stable condition under general supervision of RN.
- Maximised patient safety, employed interventions and interacted with patient to increase engagement and redirect behaviour.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts
PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT
Hawthorn Nursing Home
06.1992 - 08.1995
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
Education
Graduate Diploma-Enrolled Nurse
Australian Nurses Federation, South Australia
2010
Skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Conflict Resolution
- Self-motivated professional
- Good listening skills
- Responsible
- Data Entry
- MS Office
- Team building
- Care Planning
- Student supervision and training
References
Alyssa
Dementia Consultant
Dementia Support Australia
Daws Road, Daw Park
Mobile: 0411 060 240
Email:aforrest@dementia.com.au
alyssaemily.forest@gmail.com
Louisa Broadstock
Registered Nurse
Repat Neuro Behavioural Unit
Mobile: 0403805872
Email: lousiabroadstock@gmail.com or lousiabroadstock.gov.au
Timeline
Enrolled Nurse
SA Health
09.2022 - Current
Enrolled Nurse
Kalyra Communities
06.2008 - 07.2022
PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT
Kings Park Nursing Home
06.1997 - 06.2005
PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT
Hawthorn Nursing Home
06.1992 - 08.1995
Graduate Diploma-Enrolled Nurse
Australian Nurses Federation, South Australia