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Jessica Smith

Hendra,QLD

Summary

I am an energetic, organised, articulate professional, with a progressive career history in direct patient care, fast-paced environments and a passion to make a difference in the world of healthcare. I have strong interpersonal, communication and time management skills, and the natural ability to build strong relationships with patients, families and colleagues through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

A valued team member working within a large multi disciplinary team, who is reliable and highly motivated with meticulous attention to detail, adaptability and flexibility.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse - Oncology Day Therapy Unit

Royal Brisbane and Womens Hospital
Herston, QLD
04.2023 - Current
  • Working in an outpatient oncology unit providing care to medical oncology and haematology patients.
  • Planning, assessing, implementing, and evaluating careplans for individuals receiving anti-cancer and supportive therapies.
  • Build rapport, educate and support patients through their cancer journey to help achieve the best outcome in their cancer treatment.
  • Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice
  • Preceptor - Orientating, supervising, educating, mentoring and assessing student and graduate nurses

Registered Nurse - Oncology Ward

Royal North Shore Hospital
Sydney
02.2018 - 04.2023
  • Plan, facilitate and evaluate the delivery of individualised patient care plans within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Administration of chemotherapy and immunotherapy
  • Patient education
  • Caring for acutely unwell patients and promptly responding to deterioration
  • Frequently acting as nursing team leader / Shift Coordinator
  • Senior nursing member mentoring junior colleagues and student nurses
  • Involved in quality improvement

Registered Nurse - Vascular/Renal/Urology Ward

Royal North Shore Hospital
Sydney
11.2015 - 02.2018
  • Proficient in comprehensive wound care and management, ensuring optimal healing outcomes through evidence-based practices. Experienced in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized care plans for patients with various types of wounds, including surgical, chronic, and pressure ulcers
  • Nursing high acuity patients, specialising in kidney transplant surgery, dialysis, medical and surgical nursing
  • Essentials Of Care facilitator - helping implement positive change and growth of procedures, auditing and education on the ward

Registered Nurse

Mercy Health
Werribee, VIC
01.2010 - 11.2015
  • Completed Nursing Graduate Program 2010
  • Worked as nursing pool staff across the hospital in multiple departments including general medical and surgical wards, palliative care unit, DTU PACU, special care nursery and emergency department
  • Highly motivated and adaptable to changing environments and patient care needs

Education

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of Ballarat
Ballarat, VIC
12-2009

Skills

  • Clinical background and nursing expertise
  • Strong drive and ambition
  • Flexible approach to problem-solving
  • Ability to work in high pressure environments
  • Determination and passion for growth
  • Excellent business acumen
  • Clear and confident communication
  • Expertise in prioritising tasks and managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously
  • Clinical team leader / Shift coordinator

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Nurse - Oncology Day Therapy Unit

Royal Brisbane and Womens Hospital
04.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse - Oncology Ward

Royal North Shore Hospital
02.2018 - 04.2023

Registered Nurse - Vascular/Renal/Urology Ward

Royal North Shore Hospital
11.2015 - 02.2018

Registered Nurse

Mercy Health
01.2010 - 11.2015

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of Ballarat
Jessica Smith