Patient-oriented Nurse with 14 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Emergency specialty.
Delivering exceptional healthcare and patient outcomes in an acute setting.
Managing patient flow and meeting WEAT targets.
Role progression to Resus and Paediatric Lead level.
Provide leadership, support and advice to colleagues.
Work as an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Coordinating the Emergency Department to maintain safe and timely patient flow.
Ensuring NEAT targets are met.
Liaising with Bed Managers, Ward Coordinators, Medical and Allied Health Staff to ensure a patient focused and timely journey through the Emergency Department to admission or discharge.
B8N Cardiothoracic
Preparation and management of patients for open heart surgery.
Caring for patients post operatively including patients with pacing wires.
Managing patients with chest trauma including ICCs.
Discharge planning.
B8S Upper GI Colorecta l
Care of patients pre and post operatively for surgical procedures relating to upper GI, colorectal and diabetic patients including amputees.
Complex wound dressings including vac dressings.
Care, education and support of patients with ostomies.
Recognition of the deteriorating patient.
Administration of medications.
Advocating for patients.
Complex discharge planning.
B8S Upper GI and Colorectal
Accurately taking and recording observations.
Caring for patients pre and post operatively.
Recognition and escalation of the deteriorating patient.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING
AUSTRALASIA MIMMS