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Joanne Burton

Bateau Bay,NSW

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated PACU Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Nursing (2019) and extensive experience in post-aesthetic surgical care. Progressed from new graduate to senior team member, currently serving as a mentor and assessor for junior staff. Proven leadership capabilities as PACU Team Leader and WHS Representative at Wyong Theatres. Highly committed to patient safety, satisfaction, and clinical excellence, bringing a strong foundation of knowledge, skills, and advocacy to multidisciplinary teams. Currently pursuing a Postgraduate Certificate in Recovery and Aesthetic Nursing (completion expected end of 2025) with the goal of attaining Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) status.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

wyong Hospital CCLHD
02.2019 - Current
  • Provided comprehensive postoperative nursing care, closely monitoring patients' vital signs, assessing pain levels, and ensuring a smooth recovery process resulting in improved patient outcomes.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient safety, tailoring interventions to meet individual patient needs.
  • Administered medications and IV therapies, monitoring for adverse reactions and adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
  • Educated patients and their families on postoperative care instructions, ensuring a smooth transition to home recovery.
  • Maintained accurate and detailed documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
  • Responded promptly to emergent situations, providing life-saving interventions and coordinating rapid transfer to higher levels of care.

Education

Post Graduate Recovery And Anesthetics - Recovery And Anesthetics

University of Tasmania
TAS
11-2025

Bachelor of Nursing - Registered Nurse

Newcastle University
Ourimbah, NSW
02-2018

Skills

Competencies achieved

Difficult Airway assessment

Pain Management IV Analgesia administration

Vasopressor administration

Artline care/setup

Blood administration

Indwelling catheter insertion

Post operative Care in PACU unit

Assessor in PACU

Advance life support (ALS)

ECG and interoperation

Patient education

Patient assessment

A-G Documentation ISBAR Handover

Critical thinking

Team leader role in PACU

Mentor to new staff and New graduates

Certification

  • WHS representative for Wyong Operating Theatres
  • ALS Trained
  • Assessor and Mentor pathway
  • Recovery Foundations Course
  • Difficult Airway Workshop
  • Awake Fibre optic Intubation Course (RN Role)
  • PACU Advanced Beginner pathways
  • ICU surge workforce upsklling program Level 2
  • Manual Handling Resource Person (Theaters)

Timeline

Registered Nurse

wyong Hospital CCLHD
02.2019 - Current

Post Graduate Recovery And Anesthetics - Recovery And Anesthetics

University of Tasmania

Bachelor of Nursing - Registered Nurse

Newcastle University

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