Junghee (Charlie) Cho

• Prepare patients for dialysis by assessing their health status and ensuring they are stable for treatment
• Operate and maintain dialysis machines, ensuring proper setup and function
• Monitor patients during dialysis, including vital signs, fluid balance, and any adverse reactions
• Administer medications as prescribed, such as erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) for anaemia management
• Educate patients and families about kidney disease, dialysis procedures, and lifestyle modifications.
• Collaborate with nephrologists and other healthcare professionals to adjust treatment plans based on patient needs
• Assess vascular access sites, such as arteriovenous fistulas or CVAD, to prevent complications
• Provide emotional support to patients coping with long-term dialysis treatment
• Ensure infection control measures to maintain a sterile environment and prevent complications
• Documenting patient progress and maintaining accurate medical records
• Assist in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care

• Prepare and assist specialists for procedures (Minor surgeries, Surgical and Complex Wound Care-VAC/PICO application, Breast/Colorectal Exam Procedure, Gynaecology Procedure-, Colposcopy/Vulvoscopy, Removal/Insertion of IUD etc)
• Advise patients and caregivers of proper wound management (V.A.C/PICO therapy), discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management
• Obtain baseline observations, preparation of charting booking forms and contact case managers accordingly
• Evaluate healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
• Audit charts and review clinical documents to verify the accuracy

Duties as a casual RN June 2021-December 2021

• Provided direct quality care to patients including daily monitoring, recording and evaluating of medical conditions
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions

• Participated in Covid-19 Vaccination program and National Immunisation Program
• Educated patients about possible side effects and provide resources for assistance when unexpected effects occur
• Administered vaccines safely and document as required to keep in accordance with legislative and accreditation requirements
• Responded to emergency situations (Anaphylactic reaction) post vaccination

• Identified residents' care requirements by establishing personal rapport with residents and families.
• Administered medications and monitored responses.
• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
• Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
• Monitored residents' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behaviour to discuss treatment with physicians.