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Jessie Portelli

Cairns,QLD

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Enrolled Nurse with a medical and surgical background, who is committed to continuously improving patient outcomes by delivering in-depth and evidence-based patient centered care while remaining within scope of practice. Offering excellent clinical skills and critical thinking. Excelling in therapeutic communication with patients and their families and collaborating effectively with other members of the multidisciplinary team to assess, evaluate and plan individualised care for all patients.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Graduate Enrolled Nurse

Orthopaedic Ward, Queensland Health
Cairns, Qld
02.2024 - Current
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
  • Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging situations, promoting recovery and reducing stress
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.

Graduate Enrolled Nurse

Medical Assessment Unit, Queensland Health
Cairns, Qld
09.2023 - 02.2024
  • Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
  • Supported families during times of illness or injury by providing emotional support and assistance with decision making processes.
  • Administered medications and treatments in accordance with doctors orders.
  • Responded quickly and effectively to changes in condition or response to treatment.
  • Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
  • Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date
  • Carried out treatment plans within scope of practice while following policies, procedures and standards
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.

Education

Diploma of Nursing

Central Queensland University
Cairns
07-2023

Certificate lll in Health Services Assistant

Open Colleges
Online
03-2021

Graduate Enrolled Nursing Program

Queensland Health
Cairns

Skills

  • Intravenous medication certified
  • Medication administration
  • Patient evaluation and assessment
  • Therapeutic communication
  • Patient centered care
  • Sepsis pathway
  • Wound care
  • Patient and family education
  • Continuous professional development
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Policy and procedure compliance
  • Diabetes management
  • Pre and post operative care
  • Infection prevention and control
  • Time management
  • Mobility assistance
  • ADL Assistance

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Graduate Enrolled Nurse

Orthopaedic Ward, Queensland Health
02.2024 - Current

Graduate Enrolled Nurse

Medical Assessment Unit, Queensland Health
09.2023 - 02.2024

Diploma of Nursing

Central Queensland University

Certificate lll in Health Services Assistant

Open Colleges

Graduate Enrolled Nursing Program

Queensland Health
Jessie Portelli