Joanna Roberts
Geelong
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with two decades of experience in delivering sensitive, intuitive, and clinically adept care to a broad spectrum of individuals across multiple care settings. Approach all caregiving roles with integrity, inquisitiveness, and compassion following best practice guidelines. Enriched understanding of diverse needs through close work with consumers and families. Committed to continuous learning anf professional growth to enahnce the quality of my nursing care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE DIV 1
BARWON HEALTH, HW6 COLORECTAL-UROLOGY SURGICAL
05.2021 - Current
- Provision of direct, comprehensive pre and post surgical nursing care.
- Delivery of compassionate and informed communication to patient's and their families.
- Collaboration within the multidisciplinary team to achieve best patient outcomes.
- Utilisation of critical thinking during episodes of deterioration.
- Provision of complex wound management.
CASUAL TEACHER – DIPLOMA OF NURSING
GORDON INSTITUTE OF TAFE
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Utilisation of my healthcare knowledge and practical experience in the role of casual teacher for the Diploma of Nursing qualification.
- Development of resources for delivery of educational units within the Diploma of Nursing qualification.
- Delivery of developed content to assigned class groups.
- Assessment of assignments and practical skills and provision of individualised support to students.
- Submission of timely attendance and assessment data as required by governance.
REGISTERED NURSE DIV 1
BARWON HEALTH, GRADUATE NURSE PROGRAM
05.2020 - 05.2021
- 2 6-month rotations completed in the Emergency Department and Colorectal/Urological surgical ward.
- Development of patient assessment, communication, time management and clinical skills learnt during Bachelor degree.
ENDORSED ENROLLED NURSE
BARWON HEALTH, IRC, PALLIATIVE @ HOME PROGRAM
11.2019 - 05.2020
- Provision of 24 hour, end of life care enabling patients to remain in their homes with their families.
- Communicating with patients and their loved ones with compassion and empathy.
- Accurate assessment of pain and other symptoms and delivery of appropriate management efforts.
ENDORSED ENROLLED NURSE
BARWON HEALTH, UHG, HW5, VASCULAR/PLASTICS SURGICAL
08.2019 - 04.2020
- Provision of direct, comprehensive nursing care during night shifts.
- Accurate and timely vascular assessments and reporting of anomalies.
- Complex wound management.
- Management of graft and donor wounds under strict guidelines.
ENDORSED ENROLLED NURSE
EPWORTH HEALTHCARE, MEDICAL-ONCOLOGY
06.2016 - 09.2019
- Delivery of holistic, patient cantered, comprehensive nursing care for patients in medical-oncology setting.
- Provision of empathetic and compassionate end of life care.
- Management of patient's presenting conditions when complicated by dementia and delerium needs.
ENDORSED ENROLLED NURSE
BARWON HEALTH - BELMONT COMMUNITY REHABILITATION CENTRE & MCKELLAR COMMUNITY REHABILITATION CENTRE
08.2014 - 09.2017
- Conduction of nursing assessment for clients referred for Ortho, GEM, Neuro and Pulmonary stream rehabilitation
- Administrative support to and coordination of, services between multi-disciplinary team and clients
ENDORSED ENROLLED NURSE
BARWON HEALTH, UHG, BW7 - GENERAL MEDICAL
09.2014 - 06.2016
- Delivery of holistic, patient-centred nursing care within multi-disciplinary team.
GRADUATE ENROLLED NURSE PROGRAM
EPWORTH, RICHMOND
08.2013 - 08.2014
- 2 x full time 6-month rotations. 1 within Neurosciences and 1 within Oncology.
DISABILITY SUPPORT ASSISTANT
VISTA, E.W.TIPPING FOUNDATION
08.2012 - 12.2013
- In home support for clients with acquired brain injury / spinal cord injury and their families. Duties included personal care, nursing care, domestic duties, transport and social support.
Education
TAE40116 CERT IV - TRAINING AND EDUCATION
GORDON TAFE
06.2022
BACHELOR OF NURSING - undefined
DEAKIN UNIVERSITY
11.2019
DIPLOMA OF NURSING - undefined
BOXHILL INSTITUTE OF TAFE
01.2013
Skills
- I possess strong emotional intelligence and excel at building rapport and establishing trust with others
- Highly skilled in observation and assessment, with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail
- I proactively pursue opportunities to develop new skills and expand my knowledge base
- I proficiently communicate complex medical information in an understandable and supportive manner to diverse patient populations
- I collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care
Timeline
CASUAL TEACHER – DIPLOMA OF NURSING
GORDON INSTITUTE OF TAFE
01.2023 - 07.2023
REGISTERED NURSE DIV 1
BARWON HEALTH, HW6 COLORECTAL-UROLOGY SURGICAL
05.2021 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE DIV 1
BARWON HEALTH, GRADUATE NURSE PROGRAM
05.2020 - 05.2021
ENDORSED ENROLLED NURSE
BARWON HEALTH, IRC, PALLIATIVE @ HOME PROGRAM
11.2019 - 05.2020
ENDORSED ENROLLED NURSE
BARWON HEALTH, UHG, HW5, VASCULAR/PLASTICS SURGICAL
08.2019 - 04.2020
ENDORSED ENROLLED NURSE
EPWORTH HEALTHCARE, MEDICAL-ONCOLOGY
06.2016 - 09.2019
ENDORSED ENROLLED NURSE
BARWON HEALTH, UHG, BW7 - GENERAL MEDICAL
09.2014 - 06.2016
ENDORSED ENROLLED NURSE
BARWON HEALTH - BELMONT COMMUNITY REHABILITATION CENTRE & MCKELLAR COMMUNITY REHABILITATION CENTRE
08.2014 - 09.2017
GRADUATE ENROLLED NURSE PROGRAM
EPWORTH, RICHMOND
08.2013 - 08.2014
DISABILITY SUPPORT ASSISTANT
VISTA, E.W.TIPPING FOUNDATION
08.2012 - 12.2013
BACHELOR OF NURSING - undefined
DEAKIN UNIVERSITY
DIPLOMA OF NURSING - undefined
BOXHILL INSTITUTE OF TAFE
TAE40116 CERT IV - TRAINING AND EDUCATION
GORDON TAFE
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