I am a hard working, passionate and reliable Registered Nurse. I thrive in a fast paced environment, relying on my strong organisational skills and good time management to always complete my nursing tasks and provide patient centered care. I am approachable and adaptable to many different situations. I have experience at working within a nursing team and assessing and responding to a declining patient.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Practice Nurse
Medicross Rothwell
01.2024 - Current
Administered vaccinations and performed health assessments to support patient wellness initiatives.
Educated patients on chronic disease management and preventive care strategies to enhance overall health outcomes.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
Mentoring junior nursing staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
Led quality improvement initiatives, enhancing compliance with healthcare standards and protocols.
Maintained a clean and safe environment, adhering to infection control protocols and ensuring compliance with regulations.
Cleaned and dressed wounds, managing and adapting wound care plans to suit each patient
Assist with minor surgical procedures removing skin lesions for biopsy.
Registered Nurse - Graduate Program
Metro North Queensland Health - STARS Hospital
07.2023 - 12.2023
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
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.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Good time management of all nursing jobs
Delegation
Ongoing triage of needs
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
ieMR competent
Office Manager and Bookkeeper
The Trustee For DJ Tyssen And J Tyssen
03.2014 - Current
Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
Payroll
Account manangement
Management of all tax related lodgements
Personal Care Assistant
Southern Cross Care
06.2012 - 01.2014
Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
Tracheostomy care
Medication management
Diabetes management
Call Center Representative
MBC Global Pty Ltd
04.2010 - 06.2012
Adhered to company policies and scripts to consistently achieve call-time and quality standards.
Achieved high satisfaction rating through proactive one-call resolutions of customer issues.
Learned and maintained in-depth understanding of product information, providing knowledgeable responses to diverse questions.
Educated customers on company systems, form completion and access to services.
Completed up to 50 calls each day.
Waitress
Pizza Capers
01.2009 - 04.2010
Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
Greeted new customers, discussed specials and took drink orders.
Education
Bachelor Of Nursing -
Australian Catholic University
Brisbane, QLD
11.2022
Year 11 - Year 12
Mueller College
Rothwell, QLD
11.2009
Year 8-11
The Wykeham Collegiate
South Africa
Year 4-7
Laddsworth Primary School
South Africa
Skills
Patient Centred Care
Medication Management
Managing a declining patient
Organised
Critical thinker
Work well with others
Empathetic
Clinical References
Carly McGrath (Practice Manager) - 07 3203 0749
Rachelle Borg (Previous QLD Health Team Leader) - 0488 038701