Summary
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Work History
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Jessica Kelleher

Walbundrie,NSW

Summary

I am an organised and enthusiastic Registered Nurse pursuing a perioperative position at North East Health. I have an admirable record of nursing education and training with a broad range of placement experience which has allowed me to gain many practical and interpersonal skills. I am passionate about further developing my perioperative skills towards excellence in a respectful and caring environment.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Insight Private Hospital
04.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs and administering medications postsurgery.
  • Reduced recovery times through effective pain management and close collaboration with the surgical team.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and maintaining open communication with patients and families.
  • Ensured seamless transitions to inpatient units by preparing thorough documentation for handoffs.
  • Managed challenging cases effectively by utilizing clinical judgment, problem-solving skills, and prioritization techniques in dynamic situations.
  • Conducted regular equipment checks to ensure all devices were functioning correctly, thus reducing the risk of complications and enhancing patient safety.

Registered Nurse

North East Health
09.2022 - Current
  • 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.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

Registered Nurse- Day Surgery

Albury Wodonga Health
07.2021 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.

Wool Handler

Roy Boys Shearing
07.2021 - Current
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in a fast-paced environment
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced atmosphere
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Registered Nurse- Perioperative

Albury Wodonga Health
07.2020 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
  • 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
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma
  • Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs and drawing blood
  • Gained skills in airway management
  • Pre-operative care and management
  • Documentation of patient care, assessment and discharge.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing -

La Trobe University- Wodonga NSW

Skills

  • Patient Condition Monitoring
  • Patient Examination
  • Anesthetic Administration
  • Airway Management
  • Admissions and Discharge Processes
  • Time management
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • IV Insertion
  • Clinical judgment

References

  • Kate Finnigan, ANUM-Perioperative, North East Health, 0427151077, Kate.fin@hotmail.com
  • Amy Tilders, Registered Nurse- Day Surgery, Albury Wodonga Health, 0413132816, amytilder@hotmail.com

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Insight Private Hospital
04.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

North East Health
09.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse- Day Surgery

Albury Wodonga Health
07.2021 - Current

Wool Handler

Roy Boys Shearing
07.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse- Perioperative

Albury Wodonga Health
07.2020 - Current

Bachelor of Nursing -

La Trobe University- Wodonga NSW
Jessica Kelleher