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Jennifer Gleeson

Melbourne,Victoria

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) committed to delivering high quality patient care. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Team orientated and reliable with expert health care knowledge, effective communication and sound clinical judgement. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and respectful attitude.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Alfred Hospital
12.2022 - 12.2023
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on a 40 bedded medical unit often working in a position of leadership as acting Nurse in Charge on general medical unit.
  • Providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of RNs, ENs, AINs, and ward clerks.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.

Agency Registered Nurse

Health Care Australia
03.2022 - 08.2023
  • Providing enhanced patient care as supplemental staff across a variety of hospital settings and locations.
  • Adapting to work in differing specialties each day including surgical, medical, trauma, cardiology, oncology, paediatrics and CCU.
  • Being flexible and providing relief to locations at short notice.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for effective patient management, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Registered Nurse

Tallaght Hospital
02.2021 - 02.2022
    • Delivering care within a 36 bedded unit to patients who presented with acute medical issues including Covid 19.
    • Managing care of patients requiring non-invasive ventilation, including assessment of condition, escalation of deterioration and implementation of necessary interventions.
    • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
    • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Children And General Nursing Integrated Program

Trinity College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
01.2021

Skills

  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Surgical and medical wound management
  • IV cannulation, CVAD competency and venepuncture
  • NG tube insertion and management of Enteral feeding tubes
  • Male and female catheterisation
  • Anaphylaxis training
  • Hospice and Palliative Care
  • Diabetes Management
  • ADL Assistance
  • Staff Supervision
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Medication Administration

References

Isabella Bellini | CNM, 4 East Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria | i.bellini@alfred.org.au

Pamella Barrett | NUM Medical 1 Tweed Hospital, NSW | pamella.barrett@health.nsw.gov.au

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Alfred Hospital
12.2022 - 12.2023

Agency Registered Nurse

Health Care Australia
03.2022 - 08.2023

Registered Nurse

Tallaght Hospital
02.2021 - 02.2022

Bachelor of Science - Children And General Nursing Integrated Program

Trinity College Dublin

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