Jessica Elizabeth Lee
Perth,WA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with a passion for improving the quality of life of people facing terminal illness. I would love to have the opportunity to contribute to the expansion and impact of the Hospice at Bethesda Hospital as a Registered Nurse. Committed to the mission, vision, and values of Bethesda Health Care. I am dedicated to providing person-centered palliative care that encompasses compassion, integrity, and excellence. While upholding Bethesda Hospital's reputation for high-quality care, I am determined to maintain and advance the exceptional standards of quality holistic palliative care that is done within this health service every day and ultimately make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Territory, Care - Registered Nurse
Palliative, Royal Darwin Hospice
03.2021 - 09.2023
- Demonstrate leadership skills, problem-solving abilities, and management proficiency by regularly serving as Team Leader during morning, afternoon, and night shifts
- Understanding palliative care phases and illness trajectories at the end of life identifying clinical deterioration and recognising the terminal phase within a wide range of different disease progression
- Successfully manage complex end-of-life care situations, while also serving as a role model and mentor to junior staff and students
- Acquire both theoretical knowledge and practical skills that are evidence-based, ensuring the delivery of high-quality and safe nursing care on a daily basis
- Initiate and assist with assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating the provision of palliative care to patients
- Provide complex supportive care using advanced palliative care knowledge and skills in meeting the multiple, complex care needs of individuals with life-limiting illnesses, their caregivers and family, across the continuum of care
- To conduct nursing assessment, planning, and evaluation and screening for psycho-social and spiritual issues
- To participate as a holistic member of a multidisciplinary team and work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team
Care Coordinator Registered Nurse
Danila Dilba Health Service
04.2020 - 03.2021
- Provided quality care coordination for referred clients with chronic disease and complex needs
- Support clients in accessing relevant services according to their care plan with the aim of self-management in Primary Health Care
- Assisting clients to adhere to treatment programs and develop chronic condition self management skills
- Arranging services outlined in the client management plan
- Using a holistic, culturally appropriate approach to the client, assessing cultural or social issues which may be impacting the client
- In consultation with other team members working to develop and implement solutions to clients needs eg. referral to relevant service providers for support regarding accommodation, finances, well-being and daily living
- Build a culturally sensitive health plan which increases client ownership and self-determination
- Working effectively with Indigenous outreach workers to engage with clients
- Involve the client's family/ carer as appropriate
- Ensuring transport arrangements are in place to enable clients to attend appointments
Registered Radiation Nurse
Alan Walker Cancer Care Centre
11.2019 - 01.2020
- Provided patient care for patients receiving external beam radiation, modulated radiotherapy(IMRT), volumetric arc radiotherapy (VMAT) and image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT)
- Providing patient and family education related to treatment and side effects during initial education sessions prior to commencement of treatment with ongoing weekly comprehensive patient assessments
- Perform nursing assessment of patients regarding health concerns, treatment, diagnostic tests, medications, side effects, and prioritise patient care needs
- Provided symptom management and education to actively treated radiation oncology patients
- Coordinated with other medical professionals within an interdisciplinary team and worked collaboratively with other team members to achieve desired outcomes
- Provided education, dressing changes and monitored for side/adverse effects of radiation treatment
- Escalate concerns and deterioration with patient condition appropriately to Radiation Oncologist Medical Team
Registered Nurse
Palmerston Regional Hospital, General Medicine
09.2019 - 11.2019
Enrolled Nurse Casual Nurse Bank
Monash Health
02.2017 - 08.2019
- Ensure the delivery of a high standard of evidence-based nursing care
- Demonstrate and maintain competency in the performance of clinical skills
- Contributes to the formulation of care plans in collaboration with the Registered Nurse
- Appropriately and promptly escalate any issues of concern
- Establish and maintain effective communication with all other health professionals and support staff, consumers, families, the community and external care providers
- Maintain accurate and current medical records ensuring documentation meets professional and legal standards
- Demonstrate sensitivity, empathy and respect for the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of others at all times
- Contributes to the promotion of safety, security and personal integrity of individuals and groups within the scope of enrolled nursing practice
- Work as an advocate and promote an active partnership with patients, their careers and families to ensure safe and effective patient-centred care
Registered Nurse and Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Belmore Nursing Agency
01.2017 - 08.2019
- To provide clinical nursing care which adheres to the policies and procedures, values and goals ofthe facility where you have been placed for a shift and which strives for optimal clinical outcomes
- Recognises and practices within the limits of own ability and level of professional competence
- Anticipates, plans and provides care that supports effective efficient utilization of the healthcaredelivery system resources
- Acts as a role model for Division 2 nursing students by coordinating theoretical knowledge withclinical practice
- Promote and contribute to effective ethical decision-making through adherence to professionalcode of ethics, code of conduct and organizations mission and values
Graduate Registered Nurse
Alfred Health, General Medicine
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Systematically assesses the patient, analyses data and identifies the patient's nursing needs
- Applying knowledge and skills to develop and document a plan of care that reflects the identifiedneeds of the patient
- Recognises changes in the patient's condition, takes necessary action and documents variationsin the plan of care
- Respects decisions and actions of other staff; collaborates with team members to achieve desiredpatient outcomes
- Supports and participates in evidence-based programs to evaluate and improve the quality ofnursing care and patient outcomes
- Accepts responsibility for own continuing professional development by setting realistic goalsbased on an assessment of individual strengths and learning needs
- Maintain an understanding of individual responsibility for patient safety, quality & risk andcontribute to organisational quality and safety initiatives
- Follow organisational safety, quality & risk policies and guidelines
Enrolled Nurse
Epworth Camberwell
04.2014 - 11.2016
Enrolled Graduate Nurse
Epworth Richmond
03.2014 - 04.2014
- Utilizes reflective, critical thinking and evidence-based approach to the clinical care of patients
- Practices in accordance with ANMC National Competency Standards for Enrolled Nurses
- Practices under the supervision of a Registered Nurse within the scope of practice
- Encourages patients and significant others to participate in all stages of care
- Team-oriented: Works cooperatively and collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinaryteam
- Promotes a culture of customer service with doctors, patients, visitors and their internal andexternal service providers
- Treats all patients, clients, visitors, and staff, VMO's in a courteous and non-discriminatorymanner
- Respect and upholds the dignity and rights of consumers, relatives, carers, colleagues andmembers of the community
Education
Graduate Diploma - Palliative Care
Flinders University
Adelaide, SA2023
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC2017
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Holmesglen Moorabbin
Melbourne, VIC2013
Certificate II Community Services Work - Family And Community Services
Holmesglen Moorabbin
Melbourne, VIC2010
Victorian Certificate of Education -
Sandringham Secondary College
Melbourne, VIC2010
Skills
- Proven interpersonal and communication skills – can interact with a wide range of people using superior verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team-oriented environment to deliver outcomes
- Self-motivated and self-directed with the application of evidence-based interventions into practice
- Professional work ethic- consistently presents self in a respectful manner
- Ability to plan and prioritise tasks through effective time management and organisational skills
- Through experience has awareness of personal values and beliefs surrounding healthcare- has the ability to understand and respect alternative views
- Committed to ensuring a safe environment for patients
- Work well under pressure and enjoy working in a changing environment
- Aware of limitations of own knowledge- initiates education and training
Professional Development
- Tracheostomy Full Day Study Day - Royal Darwin Hospital (2023)
- Preceptor Workshop - Royal Darwin Hospital (2023)
- Beside you in Grief Training - Amber NT Darwin (2022)
- Paediatric Palliative Care Workshop - Darwin (2022)
- Team Leader Training Program - Royal Darwin Hospital (2022)
- Caring the Mental Health Way: Upskilling Workshop - Royal Darwin Hospital (2022)
- Motivational Interviewing Training - Royal Darwin Hospital (2022)
- Chemotherapy and Cancer Care Course - Royal Darwin Hospital (2020)
- Antineoplastic Drug Administration Course Modules 1-7- Alan Walker Cancer Care Centre (2020)
- Top End Health Services P3 Half Day- Royal Darwin Hospital (2020)
- Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Program- Royal Darwin Hospital (2019)
- SOUP Stabilisation of the Unwell Patient Course- Monash Health Simulation Program (2017)
Professional Memberships
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA)
Registered Nurse (Division 1) and Enrolled Nurse (Division 2) with General Registration
Registration Number: NMW0001842134
From 31/05/2013 to 31/5/2024
Timeline
Territory, Care - Registered Nurse
Palliative, Royal Darwin Hospice
03.2021 - 09.2023
Care Coordinator Registered Nurse
Danila Dilba Health Service
04.2020 - 03.2021
Registered Radiation Nurse
Alan Walker Cancer Care Centre
11.2019 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse
Palmerston Regional Hospital, General Medicine
09.2019 - 11.2019
Graduate Registered Nurse
Alfred Health, General Medicine
07.2018 - 07.2019
Enrolled Nurse Casual Nurse Bank
Monash Health
02.2017 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse and Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Belmore Nursing Agency
01.2017 - 08.2019
Enrolled Nurse
Epworth Camberwell
04.2014 - 11.2016
Enrolled Graduate Nurse
Epworth Richmond
03.2014 - 04.2014
Graduate Diploma - Palliative Care
Flinders University
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Deakin University
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Holmesglen Moorabbin
Certificate II Community Services Work - Family And Community Services
Holmesglen Moorabbin
Victorian Certificate of Education -
Sandringham Secondary College
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