Jennille Connellan
Port Willunga ,SA
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Southern Health
Noarlunga Hospital
04.2011 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing
Flinders University
Adelaide, SA12.2010
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
Accomplishments
Advanced life support
Immunisation course
Resus for kids
References
Kerrie Searle - Registered Nurses ( acting Noarlunga Emergency Num)
email- kerrie.searle@sa.gov.au
phone- 83849338
HeatherMattner - Registered Nurse
email- heather.mattner@sa.gov.au
phone- 83849288
Julie Morris - Registered Nurse
email- juliemariechapman@yahoo.com.au
phone- 0431836260
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Southern Health
04.2011 - Current
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing
Flinders University