Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive experience offering comprehensive patient care in Addiction Nursing. Consistently developing strong relationships with diverse patient populations through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and high quality patient-centred care. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with addiction nursing specialty.
Work History
Registered Nurse/Case Manager
CAM Mt Druitt, Western Sydney Drug Health
Mt Druitt, NSW
06.2016 - Current
Provided drug and alcohol service to clients with substance use disorders.
Provide regular case management, assess client's complex needs and assist clients in meeting their needs.
Assess patient's presentation, collaborated with other health professionals and deliver safe and appropriate treatment.
Mentoring new nurses/staff in addiction nursing practice, medication administration safety and care standards.
Provide clinical leadership role in evidence-based treatment interventions and offer guidance in managing complex clinical situations.
Registered Nurse
CAM Nepean Hospital
Kingswood, NSW
08.2010 - 06.2016
Provide and maintain safe environment for patients to detox and nurses to practice.
Conduct complex drug and alcohol assessment and implement individualized and effective treatment plan.
Assessing clients with dual diagnosis and provides nursing care to patients with mental health issues.
Working in collaboration with multidisciplinary team and deliver high standard care to patients with drug and alcohol issues and achieve optimal treatment outcomes.
Mentoring and support new graduate nurses and nursing students.
Provide clinical leadership role in the assessment and management of intoxication and withdrawal.
Registered Nurse
Nepean Hospital (Oncology & Haematology)
Kingswood, NSW
02.2010 - 08.2010
Provided high quality and comfort care to patients with end stage diseases.
Provide high standard care to clients undergo chemotherapies and managing side effects of the therapies.
Provide supportive care in regards to issues encountered by cancer patients and their families
Safely administer medications, IV therapy and cancer treatments.
Assistant in Nursing
Garden View Nursing Home
Merrylands, NSW
12.2005 - 02.2010
provide high level of care and assistance to residents with complex physical and mental health illness.
Worked alongside registered nurses to provided customized care according to individual health plan.
Education
Master of Nursing
University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW
08.2020 - 12.2021
Graduate Certificate in Drug And Alcohol Nursing
Australian College of Nursing
Sydney
07.2015 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Nursing
University of Western Sydney
Parramatta, NSW
02.2007 - 12.2009
Certificate III in Aged Care
TAFE NSW
Kingswood, NSW
07.2005 - 12.2005
Skills
Good organizational and time management skills
Maintaining positive and ono-judgmental attitudes at all times
High level interpersonal skills, able to work in collaboration with multidisciplinary team
Delivering high standard patient care in a professional manner
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