Joanne Muskett

• Wound care simple and complex including negative pressure, burns, post surgical and chronic wounds
• CVAD care including PICC line dressing, medication administration and flushing, PORT care including access, bloods and flushing.
• Holistic palliative care, assessment, syringe driver management, subcutaneous medication management and education to family and carers to facilitate end of life care at home.
• Catheter management including suprapubic, indwelling catheter changes and trouble shooting. Care of Nephrostomy tubes.
• Supporting clients with new stoma formation to become self caring.
• Acting up into assistant nursing unit manager position as required
• Triage new referrals and ensure relevant and essential information for referral to proceed
• Enhanced patient engagement by implementing culturally sensitive care practices.
• Referred patients to specialized services to ensure comprehensive care.
• Conducted home visits for at-risk patients, providing necessary medical care and support for improved wellbeing.
• Precepted nursing students during clinical rotations, contributing to the development of future healthcare professionals.
• Communicated with physicians and practitioners for patient care concerns to obtain orders and intervention protocols.
• Participated in ongoing professional development and training opportunities to stay abreast of best practices and emerging trends in community health nursing.
• Served as a liaison between healthcare providers and patients'' families, facilitating communication and fostering trust.
• Utilized advanced communication techniques to foster rapport with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals, contributing to a positive care experience for all involved parties.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop effective interventions for patients with complex health conditions.
• Discussed individualized education to answer questions for patient and family.
• Performed treatments as ordered by physicians and documented actions.
• Provided therapeutic nursing interventions for individualized plan of care to patient.
• Evaluated program effectiveness using evidence-based methods to inform continuous improvement efforts aimed at maximizing community impact.
• Developed plan of care for patient reflecting collaboration with members of healthcare team.
• Employed critical thinking and problem-solving skills when faced with complex or ambiguous patient situations, leading to the identification of creative solutions that promoted optimal health outcomes.
• Facilitated medication management and monitored for side effects in collaboration with provider.
• Conducted individualized patient assessment to report patient's immediate condition or needs to care team leader.
• Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

• Mentored nursing students during clinical rotations, contributing to the development of future healthcare professionals.
• Wound care, simple and complex
• PICC line care and medication administration
• Palliative care
• Continence care
• Paediatric care for children with chronic illness or disability
• Post acute care of client within the community

Acute care

Aged care

ICU

HDU

surgical

medical