Jennifer Chatman
Douglas Park,NSW
Summary
Dedicated EEN Nurse with expertise in patient assessment, emergency response, and medication administration. Committed to delivering optimal patient care and ensuring safety compliance in fast-paced environments.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
EEN Nurse
Wollongong Hospital
Wollongong
10.2015 - Current
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure clear communication of patient needs and treatment plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Administered IV medications and dispensed charted medications while ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
EEN Nurse
Second Skin Dermatology
Gwynville
2012 - 2016
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors, and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Assisted with skin biopsies and applied dressings to ensure proper patient care.
- Operated autoclave for sterilization and maintained equipment to support clinical procedures.
- Managed inventory orders to ensure availability of necessary medical supplies.
Carer in the Community
Churches of Christ QLD
Gold Coast, QLD
2009 - 2012
- Assisted with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Encouraged clients to participate in social activities within their community.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills while interacting with clients, family members, physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Facilitated open communication to ensure client needs and preferences were understood and respected.
- Provided companionship to reduce loneliness and isolation of elderly individuals.
- Transported clients to medical appointments and other errands.
- Demonstrated effective time management skills to balance care responsibilities across multiple clients.
Carer in the Community
Ozcare
Gold Coast, QLD
2008 - 2011
- Assisted with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Encouraged clients to participate in social activities within their community.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills while interacting with clients, family members, physicians or other healthcare professionals.
Education
EEN Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
EEN Diploma
Brisbane01-2010
High School Diploma -
Wiley Park Girl's High School
Wiley Park NSWSkills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Emergency response
- IV therapy
- Care coordination
- Medical documentation
- Safety compliance
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Inventory management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient advocacy
- Professionalism and ethics
- Documenting intake
- Charting and recording
- Direct patient care
- Pain management
- Clinical documentation
- Samples collection
- Verbal and written communication
- Empathetic and compassionate
- ADL assistance
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Patient intake
- Counting narcotics
Timeline
EEN Nurse
Wollongong Hospital
10.2015 - Current
EEN Nurse
Second Skin Dermatology
2012 - 2016
Carer in the Community
Churches of Christ QLD
2009 - 2012
Carer in the Community
Ozcare
2008 - 2011
EEN Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
EEN Diploma
High School Diploma -
Wiley Park Girl's High School