Jessica Kuhlmann

Newly graduated Registered Nurse with a passion for helping people, nurtured and strengthened throughout studies at Central Queensland University. Clinical placements have further fueled dedication to making a positive impact on the lives of those in need. Solid foundation in nursing principles and genuine desire to provide compassionate care. Eager to embark on a fulfilling career utilising skills and knowledge to make a difference in the lives of patients.

Aged Care, 01/2023 to 02/2023

Beaumont Care Redcliffe

- ADLS 

- Manual Handling 

- Wound Care 

- Alzheimer 

- Dementia 

- Diabetic management 

- Primary and secondary survey 

- Head to toe assessment 

- Oral feeding and medication administration for patients with dysphagia to prevent aspiration 

- Encouraging leisure activities for social therapy

Orthopaedics, 05/2023 to 06/2023 

Mater Private Hospital 

- Neurovascular observations 

- Post operative 15-minute observations and surgical site monitoring 

- Pre-operative checklist 

- Wound care 

- Multidisciplinary team collaboration 

- Head to toe, Primary and secondary survey 

- Sepsis Pathway and recognising patient deterioration 

- 1-4 patient load 

- Pain management 

- Therapeutic non analgesic relief such as Ice-man machine 

- Modified manual handling techniques 

- IV medication and fluid administration

Geriatric Rehab, 08/2023 to 09/2023 

Princess Alexandra Hospital 

- 1-4 patient load 

- Multidisciplinary involvement with physio 

- ADLS - Medication administration 

- Participated in education sessions provided to staff to expand current learning 

- Active patient encouragement and involvement 

- Monitoring patient progression and reassess their needs

Mental Health, 09/2023 to 10/2023 

Belmont Private Hospital 

- Mixed ward management 

- 1-3 patient load 

- СВТ 

- ECT and TMS 

- Working with patients to participate in activities 

- Crisis intervention 

- Hourly patient observations 

- Patient admission and discharge process

Emergency, 04/2024 to 05/2024 

Logan Hospital 

- Emergency mental health 

- Adult Acute and short stay 

- Paediatric emergency and fast-track procedures 

- IV medication and fluids 

- Paediatric medication administration 

- Wound care and management 

- 1-3 patient load 

- Full patient work up on admission 

- Oxygen therapy

Emergency, 09/2024 to 11/2024 

Mater Public Hospital 

- Resus 

- Adult Acute 

- Ambulatory Care 

- Recognise, escalate and manage patient deterioration 

- Low flow and high flow oxygen therapy 

- 1-4 patient load 

- Patient work up and escalation with treating clinician 

- Wound Care 

- IDC insertion 

- Ward transfer 

- Surgery preparation and transfer to pre-op 

- IV preparation and administration 

- Subcutaneous and intramuscular injection 

- ECG and telemetry monitoring Participated in Resus training sessions alongside medical staff

- Police Check

- First Aid and CPR certified

- NDIS certified

- WWCC