Julie Lester
Adelaide,SA
Summary
Adept Clinical Nurse with a proven track record at SALHN, enhancing patient care through expert coordination and peritoneal dialysis specialization. Excelled in mentoring staff and boosting patient satisfaction scores, demonstrating exceptional collaboration and leadership skills. Achieved significant improvements in patient outcomes by integrating evidence-based practices and fostering a culture of safety.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse
SALHN
07.2002 - Current
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention.
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building.
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, promoting open communication channels for effective collaboration in treatment plans.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient records, contributing to improved quality assurance measures.
- Maintained patient confidentiality by protecting unauthorized access to personal information.
- Acted as clinical resource for colleagues seeking guidance on best practices or challenging cases, contributing to supportive learning.
- Handled patient discharge planning, arranging for follow-up care after leaving healthcare facility.
- Promoted culture of safety by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and reporting potential hazards.
- Coordinated seamless transitions between levels of care by effectively communicating with multidisciplinary team members throughout process.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores through consistent delivery of compassionate and culturally competent care.
- Served as patient advocate, ensuring individual needs were met and concerns addressed promptly.
- Streamlined workflow processes, improving overall efficiency.
- Handled patient transfers, following safety protocols to prevent injuries.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Participated in hospital-wide initiatives aimed at reducing medication errors and improving patient safety practices.
- Served as clinical resource to staff, patients and families.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify early indications of deterioration in patient's condition, enabling prompt intervention when needed.
- Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
- Maintained accurate and comprehensive patient records in line with regulatory standards.
- Provided wound care to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Implemented individualized nursing care plans tailored to meet unique needs of each patient population served.
- Provided specialized care for critically ill patients requiring advanced monitoring and interventions.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up support to patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented patient progress and care interventions in medical records.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care.
- Identified clinical risks and took appropriate preventative actions.
- Provided clinical oversight and support to health care teams.
- Monitored clinical staff performance and provided feedback.
- Developed and maintained collaborative relationships with healthcare providers.
- Evaluated patient progress, assessed outcomes and provided follow-up care.
- Implemented and monitored infection control protocols.
- Assisted in development and implementation of new clinical programs.
- Reviewed patient health status and developed individualized care plans.
- Facilitated patient and family education and counseling.
- Assessed effectiveness of clinical nursing interventions and programs.
- Created educational materials for staff and patients.
Education
Bachelor Of Nursing - Cardiac, Medical And Critical Care
Flinders University
Adelaide, SASkills
- Peritoneal Dialysis specialist nurse
- Diabetes Resource
- TPPP and student Mentor
- Shift Coordinator
- Infection Control
Timeline
Clinical Nurse
SALHN
07.2002 - Current
Bachelor Of Nursing - Cardiac, Medical And Critical Care
Flinders University
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