Josephine (Jo) Reed

• Care of Hospital in the home patients which included but not confined to patient admission and assessment ,patient observation,Phlebotomy,Intravenous antibiotics via Peripherally inserted central catheters ( PICC)or Portacath
• Care of PICC lines and Portacath
• Complex wound care including negative pressure therapy and stoma care
• Responsible for running HITH clinics at the hospital where HITH patients were required to attend on a regular basis. Collaboration with treating doctors on a daily basis.
• Teaching of student RN nurses on placement with HITH and assessment with the ANSAT tool
• The role involved forging strong relationships with patients families through open communication channels, education, and support services thus increasing patient satisfaction.
• Served as a positive role model for less experienced nurses demonstrating exceptional clinical skills, professionalism, and ethical behaviour at all times and providing support as required.
• In charge duties when the NUM was on leave which included accepting new referrals,patient allocation and staffing including recruitment when the NUM was on extended unexpected leave.

Initially worked as a casual RN on medical and surgical wards and then joined HITH

• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.

• Employed to work as allocated within Robina Hospital as a casual RN. Worked within medical and surgical wards including the new Medical Assessment unit.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs ensuring patient safety at all times.