Joanne Eldridge
Summary
I am a Paediatric Critical Care Nurse with 19 years experience. I pride myself on being a role model for new staff within the paediatric critical care unit. Encouraging them to hone their critical care skills to ensure the best holistic care is being delivered to patients and their families deserve.
I am highly passionate about teaching new nurses about the importance of Head to toe assessment. With a firm basis in this issues within a patient's care can be identified long before a complication may occur which may be detrimental to the patient's outcome. Dedicated and compassionate
I am a Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, a respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
CNS2 Undergraduate & Postgraduate Program
Westmead Childrens Hospital, Hawkesbury Rd
03.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Paediatric ICU
The Children's Hospital At Westmead
02.2006 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
New Graduate Registered Nurse, Paediatric ICU
The Children's Hospital At Westmead
08.2005 - 02.2006
- Completed, maintained and submitted accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient condition and treatment plan to facilitate continuity of care.
- Performed basic procedures and care activities to treat patient physical ailments and emotional needs and fostered collaborative relationship to identify causes, symptoms or explanations resulting in proper diagnosis and appropriate treatments.
- Collaborated with patients and healthcare teams to assess, plan, implement and evaluate custom care plans for each individual.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
New Graduate Registered Nurse, Burns and Plastics
The Children's Hospital At Westmead
05.2005 - 08.2005
- Completed, maintained and submitted accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient condition and treatment plan to facilitate continuity of care.
- Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of burns and plastic patients in challenging environment.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
New Graduate Registered Nurse, Neurology/Neurosurgery
The Children's Hospital At Westmead
02.2005 - 05.2005
- Completed, maintained and submitted accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient condition and treatment plan to facilitate continuity of care.
- Contributed to achievement of established department goals and objectives by adhering to policies, procedures and quality and safety standards.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and neurology workshops.
- Conferred with RN to identify patient care needs and support and prepare patient admission, transfer or discharge.
Education
Graduate Certificate in Nursing - Paediatric Critical Care
College of Nursing
Burwood, NSW10.2008
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of Technology, Sydney
Kuringai, NSW12.2004
Skills
- Invasive and Non-Invasive Ventilation
- High Frequency Osscillation
- Continuous Veno-Venous HaemoFiltration (CVVH)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Nurse
- Preceptoring
- Effective Team Leader Skills
- Works effectively within a team
- Paediatric Outreach Support Service environment
- Closed loop communication skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Outreach Support Service environment
- Resus 4 Kids Trainer
- Detect Junior Trainer
- Reflective Clinical Supervision Facilitator
Accomplishments
19 years service Children's Hospital Westmead
Completion of all relevant PICU accreditations and competencies
Currently completing Clinical Nurse Specialist pathway
Part of the Paediatric Intensive Care Outreach Service (PICOS) Team
Working in Team Leader Role on Shift in PICU
Working as ECMO accredited Nurse
Clinical Assessor
R4K Trainer
Detect Jnr Trainer
RCS Facilitator
Timeline
CNS2 Undergraduate & Postgraduate Program
Westmead Childrens Hospital, Hawkesbury Rd
03.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Paediatric ICU
The Children's Hospital At Westmead
02.2006 - Current
New Graduate Registered Nurse, Paediatric ICU
The Children's Hospital At Westmead
08.2005 - 02.2006
New Graduate Registered Nurse, Burns and Plastics
The Children's Hospital At Westmead
05.2005 - 08.2005
New Graduate Registered Nurse, Neurology/Neurosurgery
The Children's Hospital At Westmead
02.2005 - 05.2005
Graduate Certificate in Nursing - Paediatric Critical Care
College of Nursing
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of Technology, Sydney
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