Jenna Brennan
St Kilda,VIC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with diverse clinical experience across acute medical and respiratory nursing, paediatric palliative care and community-based care. Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality, evidence-based and person-centred nursing care to patients with complex and high-dependency needs in fast-paced clinical environments. Strong clinical skills across wound management, venepuncture, peripheral cannulation, ECGs, immunisations, and pre- and post-operative care, with a proven ability to recognise and respond to changing patient needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Very Special Kids
Melbourne , Victoria
02.2026 - Current
- Facilitated palliative and end-of-life care for children and families, prioritizing dignity, comfort, and respect throughout the process.
- Delivered compassionate, person-centred nursing care to children with life-limiting conditions and complex care needs, enhancing quality of life.
- Assessed and monitored children's clinical conditions, identifying changes in health status and escalating concerns to ensure timely interventions.
- Administer medications and provide symptom management in accordance with individualised care plans.
Registered Nurse
Jack & Jill Foundation
Ireland
01.2025 - 11.2025
- Delivered nursing care to children at home with neurological delays and life-limiting illnesses, ensuring comfort and quality of life.
Suir Ward
St Lukes Hospital Killenny
Killenny
09.2024 - 11.2025
- Caring for patients on an acute respiratory ward managing acute illnesses such as COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis and asthma.
- Caring for patients with general medical conditions such as diabetes and cardiac conditions.
- Administer high-flow oxygen via Airvo and also managing the care of patients requiring BiPAP.
- Assisting in emergency situations such as respiratory/cardiac arrest and the transfer of patients to high-level of care such as ICU.
- Managed administration of medications to ensure patient compliance and safety.
- Educated patients and families on health management, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Nursing Internship
St Lukes Hospital Killenny
Killenny
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Completing my nursing internship on medical and surgical wards under indirect supervision and being counted as nursing staff on the wards.
Clinical Placement
St. Luke's General Hospital
Killenny
03.2021 - 01.2024
- Administering basic nursing care to Covid positive patients.
- Cared for patients and their relevant ADL'S.
- Communicating with patients, their families and members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Carrying out the duties of a general nurse.
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Nursing
South East Technological University
09-2024
Skills
- Effective interpersonal communication
- Proficient in computer applications
- I am a very kind, caring and diligent individual, I will work very hard to ensure that the people I am working with are respected and listened to
- Current BLS certification
- I hold a valid police check and WWCC
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Effective team collaboration
- Medication administration
- Team leadership (Clinical Leadership programme completed)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Very Special Kids
02.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse
Jack & Jill Foundation
01.2025 - 11.2025
Suir Ward
St Lukes Hospital Killenny
09.2024 - 11.2025
Nursing Internship
St Lukes Hospital Killenny
01.2024 - 09.2024
Clinical Placement
St. Luke's General Hospital
03.2021 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - General Nursing
South East Technological University