Jennifer Watson
Canberra,ACT
Summary
Hardworking, motivated, dedicated Endorsed Enrolled Nurse well-versed in primary care. Treats patients of all ages and specializes in delivering effective quality nursing care. Performs in stressful and crisis situations and interprets and applies policies and procedures with good judgement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Calvary Hospital, Riverina
02.2022 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- 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.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
- Assisted patients in performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
The Forrest Centre, Mary Potter Nursing Home
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and document patient conditions
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions
- Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological and social well-being
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimise patient outcomes.
Assistant in Nursing
Mercy Community Services
08.2019 - 11.2020
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs
- Made beds and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living
- Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene and Activities of Daily Living
- Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client
- Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care
- Utilised hoists and slings
- Promoted Resident Independence
- Worked independently or within a team
- Manual handling.
Customer Service/Retail Assistant
Tea Tree Newsagency
09.2017 - 02.2018
- Customer Service
- Communicated with customers
- Printed, copied, faxed
- Money handling
- Excellent within a team environment
- Able to work without supervision
- Meeting Key Performance Indicators
- Clear understanding of OH&S policy and procedures
- Able to fix any customer complaints/problems.
Administration Assistant
SAFE Asbestos
12.2015 - 09.2016
- Data Entry
- Communicated with clients and suppliers
- Maintain and order inventory
- Printed, copied, scanned and emailed
- Created work templates
- Greeted visitors or callers daily to handle questions or direct to appropriate staff
- Tracked and submitted employee time sheets to accounting department for payroll processing
- Processed incoming mail and packages and placed envelopes in bins for employees.
Education
Diploma of Management -
First Aid & CPR Course -
09.2023
Diploma of Enrolled Nursing -
Mater Education
Brisbane, QLD04.2020
Certificate II in Retail Services -
01.2017
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Maintaining Confidentiality
- Patient Education
- Clinical Documentation
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate Patient Care
- Healthcare ethics
- Wound Management
- Patient Monitoring
- Team Coordination
- Mobility Assistance
- Infection control measures
- High level of autonomy
- ADL Assistance
References
- Grey Bryon, Nursing Unit Manager - St Josephs. Calvary Hospital Ph: 0423 314 880, Greg.Bryon@calvarycare.org.au
- Christiana Kirchner, Registered Nurse, Calvary Hospital. Ph: 0406 498 449
- Catherine Vella, Registered Nurse/Clinical Facilitator Mater Health Services, 0432 065 197
- Elizabeth Timothy (Character Reference), Mater Education - Educator, 07 3163 5937, elizabeth.timothy@mater.org.au
Timeline
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Calvary Hospital, Riverina
02.2022 - Current
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
The Forrest Centre, Mary Potter Nursing Home
09.2021 - 02.2022
Assistant in Nursing
Mercy Community Services
08.2019 - 11.2020
Customer Service/Retail Assistant
Tea Tree Newsagency
09.2017 - 02.2018
Administration Assistant
SAFE Asbestos
12.2015 - 09.2016
Diploma of Management -
First Aid & CPR Course -
Diploma of Enrolled Nursing -
Mater Education