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
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