Joanna Bolton
Abbotsford,VIC
Summary
Dedicated and passionate paediatric nurse with over 22 years of healthcare experience in a variety of interstate and international hospitals. Proven experience dealing with a very broad range of haematology/oncology disorders. Bringing forth the ability to thoroughly and accurately assess the health of patients and collaborate with team members to ensure that patients receive the highest level of care possible.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Royal Children's Hospital
10.2019 - Current
- Currently working in Wallaby providing quality care for children in the community having intravenous antibiotics, chemotherapy, s/c injections, enzyme therapy, wound dressing, central line care, diabetes, eczema education
- May 22- July 23- Covered Intake Coordinator within Wallaby improve access, flow and transfer of patients from inpatient wards, outpatients departments and emergency department, educating families on care during time on Wallaby
- Feb 2020- Aug 2020- secondment to work in day oncology
- Oct 2019- February 2020- working within Kookaburra providing care to all Oncology/Haematology/BMT patients
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Royal London Hospital
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Triaged children entering ED department to prioritise treatment required.
- Managed care of sick children in emergency department closely monitoring their condition for any deterioration.
- Attended trauma or crash/blue calls in resuscitation room
- Co-ordinated shift regarding patient care, treatment required, referrals, admissions and discharges.
- Liaised with physicians/surgeons to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Registered Nurse
Pulse Nursing Agency
03.2018 - 09.2018
- Worked in various medical/surgical paediatric wards throughout London providing care to patients and monitoring responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Paediatric Clinical Nurse Lead
HFH Healthcare
05.2017 - 02.2018
- Liaised with Multidisciplinary teams in various London Hospitals to establish care packages to enable children to transfer from hospital to home.
- Developed and implemented effective care plans.
- Provided education and supervision for carers in delivery of care to children at home living with chronic medical conditions.
Registered Nurse
Queensland Children's Hospital
06.2016 - 04.2017
- Assessed and prepared patients for day case procedures within day oncology unit.
- Monitored and managed various chemotherapy treatment and care interventions.
- Management of post op care for children undergoing Lumbar punctures, bone marrow aspirates, intrathecal chemotherapy
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Registered Nurse
Perth Children's Hospital
02.2016 - 05.2016
- Provided holistic care to children with Oncology/Haematology/Immunology disorders.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
Clinical Instructor
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre
02.2013 - 01.2016
- Identified, implemented and assessed staff education needs
- Partnered with other instructors to share best practices for optimized student learning.
- Frequently provided educational lectures to newly hired staff on orientation program
- Held clinical simulation programs and how to perform head to toe assessments.
- Upheld patient safety standards by supervising new RNs during medication administration.
- Certified Instructor for American Heart Association provider 2012-2014
- Constructed online module for Basic Paediatric Assessment
- Member of hospital policy group; integrated Aseptic Non Touch technique(ANTT) into hospital policy
Registered Nurse
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre
07.2010 - 02.2013
- Provided holistic care to children having chemotherapy/Bone Marrow Transplants.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Senior Staff Nurse
Great Ormond Street Hospital
10.2009 - 07.2010
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare children undergoing treatment for various oncology/haematology/immunology disorders
- Assigned patient care to nurses based on skills and experience, contributing to higher standards of patient care.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
Registered Nurse
Alice Springs Hospital
02.2009 - 05.2009
- Provided care to children on a general paediatric ward admitted with respiratory/gastrointestinal/surgical conditions.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Provided education and support to aboriginal families on importance of diet and health.
Registered Nurse
Sydney Children's Hospital
08.2008 - 12.2008
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions for children admitted with oncology/haematology conditions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting lab results.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Registered Nurse
Great Ormond Street Hospital
08.2004 - 01.2008
- Provided care to children admitted with Oncology/Haematology disorders.
- Administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Royal Hospital for Sick Children
11.2002 - 08.2004
- Assessed and prepared patients admitted for elective orthopaedic surgery and children undergoing treatment for cancer.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Yorkhill Children's Hospital
12.2001 - 06.2002
- Provided pre and post op care for general surgical, ENT, urology patients
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
Education
No Degree - Professional Diploma in Tropical Nursing
London School of Hygiene And Tropical Medicine
London, UK11.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
London Southbank University
London02.2012
No Degree - Diploma of Higher Education in Nursing: Child Heal
Napier University
Edinburgh, UK10.2001
Skills
- Certified Chemotherapy administration
- BLS certified
- Experienced with caring for central venous lines
- High Level of Autonomy
- Patient Management
- Medication and IV administration
- Coordinating Referrals
- Home Care
Certification
- Diploma of Higher Education in Nursing: Child Health
- Professional Diploma in Tropical Nursing
- Queensland Paediatric Oncology Nursing (QPHON) Chemotherapy Administration Program
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Royal Children's Hospital
10.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Royal London Hospital
09.2018 - 06.2019
Registered Nurse
Pulse Nursing Agency
03.2018 - 09.2018
Paediatric Clinical Nurse Lead
HFH Healthcare
05.2017 - 02.2018
Registered Nurse
Queensland Children's Hospital
06.2016 - 04.2017
Registered Nurse
Perth Children's Hospital
02.2016 - 05.2016
Clinical Instructor
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre
02.2013 - 01.2016
Registered Nurse
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre
07.2010 - 02.2013
Senior Staff Nurse
Great Ormond Street Hospital
10.2009 - 07.2010
Registered Nurse
Alice Springs Hospital
02.2009 - 05.2009
Registered Nurse
Sydney Children's Hospital
08.2008 - 12.2008
Registered Nurse
Great Ormond Street Hospital
08.2004 - 01.2008
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Royal Hospital for Sick Children
11.2002 - 08.2004
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Yorkhill Children's Hospital
12.2001 - 06.2002
No Degree - Professional Diploma in Tropical Nursing
London School of Hygiene And Tropical Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
London Southbank University
No Degree - Diploma of Higher Education in Nursing: Child Heal
Napier University
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