Jennifer Holmes
Registered nurse
Newcastle,NSW
Summary
I have always had a interest in the nursing field, I commenced my nursing degree as a mature age student while earning my degree I gained experience working in the aged care / disabilities sector where I gained the experience with my Registered with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
CCAHS
07.2006 - 02.2016
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Newcastle University
Newcastle, NSW07.2006
Skills
- Home Visits
- Tracheostomy Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Monitoring
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Patient Care
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Medication Administration
- Removing Sutures
- Patient Care Planning
- Feeding Pumps Understanding
- Patient Counseling
- Insulin Medication Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Administering Immunizations
- Patient Education
- Medication Distribution
- Wound Care
- ELNEC Training (End-of-Life-Care)
- Family Education
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Registered Nurse
CCAHS
07.2006 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Newcastle University
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