Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Healthscope
Southport, QLD
05.2021 - Current
Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
Prioritized workloads according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.
Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress on a daily basis.
Adhered to hospital policies and procedures while providing quality patient centered care.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high standards of professional conduct.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
Performed vital signs monitoring for early identification of changes in patient condition or response to treatment plan.
Promoted safe and calm environment for complex patients by keeping services, supplies and necessary equipment on hand.
Responded quickly and effectively to life threatening situations utilizing advanced cardiac life support protocols.
Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge.
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians or other healthcare professionals.
Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
Maintained accurate records of all patient interactions, treatments, medications administered and any changes in condition.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Completed Graduate Certificate in Nursing(Neuroscience Nursing).
Phlebotomist
Queensland Medical Laboratory
Southport, QLD
05.2006 - 08.2023
Blood collection of hospital patients.
Collection of bacterial and viral swabs.
Attend to hospital MET calls.
Graduate Registered Nurse
Ramsay Healthcare
Cairns, QLD
02.2020 - 02.2021
Conducted regular rounds to monitor patient conditions.
Assessed, monitored and evaluated patient care needs.
Performed nursing assessments of new admissions and discharged patients.
Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal outcomes for each patient.
Alerted physicians or other nursing staff of changes in patient condition.
Administered medications and other treatments based on physician orders.
Communicated clinical information to patients and family members.
Reviewed and documented patient medical history and current conditions or complaints.
Completed rounds to observe, assess, document and report patients' conditions.
Assessed patients by interviewing and recording vital signs.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Neuroscience
University of Tasmania
Launceston, TAS
12-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Central Queensland University
Cairns, QLD
11-2019
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Riverside College
Bacolod City, Philippines
03-1996
Skills
Vital Signs Monitoring
Compassionate Care
Treatment Preparation
Postoperative care for spinal, orthopedic, vascular, ENT, and various surgical procedures