Jessica Davis
Mount Eliza,VIC
Summary
Highly motivated and enthusiastic registered nurse, 20 years of experience caring for patients within multiple settings, predominately the emergency setting, I have previously worked in an Aged care facility. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care according to the patient's needs and preferences. Dedicated to providing high-quality care within the multidisciplinary team environment to strive towards being not only an enjoyable staff member for my colleagues to work with but a memorable and professional nurse that tailors to the holistic needs of the family's loved one.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Aid Attendant
FATE
Victoria, Victoria
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Provided emergency first aid to injured patients following accepted standards and guidelines of care, in line with the clinical jurisdiction as a first aid attendant at public events throughout Victoria; including concerts, equestrians, fetes, school and sporting events.
- Assessed the scene for potential hazards and demonstrated the appropriate actions to ensure the safety of self and others.
- Performed initial assessments on patients to determine their medical presentation, including assessment of vital signs and relevant patient data. Assessed history, past history, medications, allergies, any other signs and symptoms, and any other pertinent physical or mental assessments required.
- Administered oxygen therapy and other medical treatments, according to established first aid protocols.
- Maintained a clean, organized working area and restocked supplies when necessary.
- Coordinated with local paramedics and emergency personnel regarding patient transport and egress routes within the establishment and worked collaboratively as a team to provide any further treatment and management required.
- Responded quickly to emergencies in an efficient manner, while providing quality care to patients.
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department Casual
Belmore Nursing Agency
Victoria, Victoria
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Acted as a resource person for staff members regarding clinical decisions or problem solving techniques related to patient care needs.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests and therapeutic interventions including intubation, chest tube insertion and central line placement.
- Provided emotional support to family members during times of crisis or distress.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently without direct supervision in a fast paced environment.
- Maintained accurate medical records according to hospital policy and standards of practice.
- Monitored vital signs before, during and after procedure ensuring safety of patient throughout entire process.
- Administered conscious sedation per physician order prior to invasive procedures.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients including wound management, administration of medications and IV therapies.
- Educated patients and families about disease processes, treatments, medications and lifestyle modifications.
- Performed triage assessments on incoming patients and determined appropriate level of care for each patient.
- Assessed, monitored and reported changes in patient condition to physicians.
- Initiated timely discharge planning based on individualized needs of each patient.
- Managed high-acuity cases with critical time frames requiring rapid assessment skills.
Nurse On Call Registered Nurse
Medibank Private
Victoria, Victoria
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Communicated and assessed patients via phone to rapidly triage and manage the caller's medical presentation, injuries, or query.
- Provided health and clinical guidance on how to treat the presentation initially and provided ongoing advice.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
- Collaborated on all data and followed algorithms to provide patients with appropriate clinical advice, a follow-up care plan, instruction on how to go to the nearest and most appropriate medical facility for the patient, provided contact details of other facilities for the patient to contact within a specific timeframe or orchestrated an ambulance call-taker for the patient if necessary.
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
Peninsula Private Hospital
Victoria, Victoria
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the Emergency Department setting.
- Maintained accurate records of all assessments, treatments, medications administered, and other pertinent information related to patient's care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care outcomes were achieved.
- Facilitated discharge planning process to ensure continuity of care after leaving the facility.
- Supported physicians during trauma resuscitations in the Emergency Department.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients.
- Provided patient care according to established standards and protocols.
- Provided emotional support for patients and their families during times of stress.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Participated in educational activities such as seminars or classes related to emergency nursing practices.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations utilizing advanced emergency skills.
- Conducted regular rounds throughout the department ensuring a safe environment for staff and patients.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
Qualified Ambulance Paramedic
Ambulance Victoria
Victoria, VIC
12.2008 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with colleagues on shared cases to provide comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
- Educated patients on proper use of medications, disease prevention methods and self-care techniques.
- Maintained proficiency in advanced life support skills through continuing education classes and workshops.
- Responded to emergency calls quickly and safely while utilizing appropriate driving techniques.
- Participated in drills related to disaster preparedness scenarios that included triage assessments.
- Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
- Utilized proper safety precautions when handling hazardous materials or infectious substances.
- Organized supplies for ambulance runs including IV solutions, airway management equipment and medication kits.
- Provided emotional support for family members of critically ill or injured patients.
- Evaluated patient response to treatments administered during transport to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Recorded detailed notes about patient condition before arrival at hospital facility for documentation purposes.
- Monitored vital signs of patients and communicated changes to physicians or nurses in a timely manner.
- Transported patients from accident scenes or hospital settings to medical facilities in a safe manner.
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
Monash Medical Centre Clayton
Clayton, VIC
04.2004 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
Education
Advanced Life Support 2 - Nursing Practice & Paramedicine Practice
Australian Resuscitation Council
Victoria06-2023
Post Graduate Certificate Critical Emergency Care - Nursing Practice
Australian College of Nursing
Victoria12-2018
MET - Crisis Resource Management - Nursing Practice
Monash Medical Simulation Centre Moorabbin
Victoria01-2014
Stabilisation of The Unwell Patient - Nursing Practice
Monash Medical Simulation Centre Moorabbin
Victoria01-2014
Team Response To Airway Crisis - Nursing Practice
Monash Medical Simulation Centre Moorabbin
Victoria01-2014
Emergency Crisis Resource Management - Nursing Practice
Monash Medical Simulation Centre Moorabbin
Victoria01-2014
Careers Development Year - Nursing Practice
Monash Medical Centre Clayton
Victoria12-2008
Bachelor of Emergency Health (Paramedicine) - Paramedicine Practice
Monash University Peninsula
Victoria12-2007
Graduate Nurse Program Acute Care Nursing - Nursing Practice
Monash Medical Centre
Clayton, VIC12-2005
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing Practice
RMIT University
Bundoora, VIC12-2003
Year 12 Certificate of Education - Victorian Education
Kilvington Girls Grammar
Victoria12-2000
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Compliance with legislative requirements
- Deliver high standards of care
- Ensure a quality of care is provided to all patients
- Experienced and continuously striving towards improving skills and knowledge in all nursing areas
- Conduct comprehensive and accurate nursing assessments
- Formulate, implement, and evaluate care plans with other staff members to ensure patients' objectives are met and continuously measured
- Ensure that the patient's individual needs and preferences are met
- Conduct thorough physical and mental status assessments
- Monitor vital signs, basic neuro, GIT, musculoskeletal, urinary, and mental status assessments
- Provide emergency airway management or medical treatment and management required, in-line with facility protocols
- Administered emergency or regular medications as charted
- Develop rapport and maintain working relationships with the elderly
- Provide basic wound dressings
- Can manage catheters,drain tubes and bottles
- Assist with feeding and assess dietary requirements
- Manual handling, can assist, supervise and teach patients to utlise mobility equipment appropriately Ensuring safe and effective techniques
- PEG feeding
- IV management
- Seizure Management
- AED Operation and emergency skills, techniques and administer medications
- Verbal Communication
- Decision-Making
- Excellent and thorough documentation and planning
- An effective listener, multitask, prioritise and delegate tasks
- Excellent professional personal presentation skills
Affiliations
- Dancing (Latin, Salsa, Ballroom, Jive, and many other styles of dance); Mornington Dance Studio
- Gym membership and personal training; Jett's Mornington
- Indoor netball; Several different local teams
Certification
- Registered Nurse (Division 1) Registration Number: NMW0001100304 Registration Expiry 31/05/2025
- Registered Paramedic Registration Number: PAR0002205918 Registration Expiry: 30/11/2024
- Working With Children Check Card Number: 0908553A-02 Expiry 20-02-2027 Type: Employee
- ARC Advanced Life Support Level 2 ALS Certificate on 20 June 2023 Valid for 4 years Expiry 20 June 2027
- Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care Hand Hygiene for Clinical Healthcare Workers Issued date: 07 Aug 2024
- Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care The Basics of Infection Prevention and Control Issued Date: 07 Aug 2024
References
- Nursing: Monash Medical Centre Emergency Department: Freddy Behlihomji (ANUM) Mobile: 0421 933 991 Email: freddy.behlihomji@monashhealth.org or fprojecta@hotmail.com
- Paramedicine: Ambulance Victoria Clinical Instructor & Working Partner: Craig Bradden (Paramedic) Mobile: 0439 313 172 Email: bbraden@bigpond.net.au
Timeline
First Aid Attendant
FATE
06.2022 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department Casual
Belmore Nursing Agency
01.2022 - 01.2023
Nurse On Call Registered Nurse
Medibank Private
01.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
Peninsula Private Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2023
Qualified Ambulance Paramedic
Ambulance Victoria
12.2008 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
Monash Medical Centre Clayton
04.2004 - 12.2021
Advanced Life Support 2 - Nursing Practice & Paramedicine Practice
Australian Resuscitation Council
Post Graduate Certificate Critical Emergency Care - Nursing Practice
Australian College of Nursing
MET - Crisis Resource Management - Nursing Practice
Monash Medical Simulation Centre Moorabbin
Stabilisation of The Unwell Patient - Nursing Practice
Monash Medical Simulation Centre Moorabbin
Team Response To Airway Crisis - Nursing Practice
Monash Medical Simulation Centre Moorabbin
Emergency Crisis Resource Management - Nursing Practice
Monash Medical Simulation Centre Moorabbin
Careers Development Year - Nursing Practice
Monash Medical Centre Clayton
Bachelor of Emergency Health (Paramedicine) - Paramedicine Practice
Monash University Peninsula
Graduate Nurse Program Acute Care Nursing - Nursing Practice
Monash Medical Centre
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing Practice
RMIT University
Year 12 Certificate of Education - Victorian Education
Kilvington Girls Grammar
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