Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
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Kacee Ryan

Wellington,NSW

Summary

As a proud Aboriginal woman and a dedicated Nurse/Health Educator, I bring over 6 years of invaluable experience from varied healthcare settings, where I've had the privilege of serving diverse patients and clients. My proficiency lies in crafting detailed care plans and seamlessly coordinating patient care through collaborative efforts across disciplines.

My expertise spans the physical, psychosocial, developmental, and educational facets of nursing care, ensuring holistic support for both patients and their families. With a solid foundation in Aboriginal health, I bring a nuanced understanding to my work, particularly in addressing the unique needs of diverse clients. Recently, I've transitioned into the health education sector, where I'm dedicated to delivering programs aimed at at-risk children and adults.

Compassion, diligence, and a thirst for continuous learning drive my approach to every endeavor I undertake.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Health Educator - Our Healthy Kids

Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council
07.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with other health professionals to provide comprehensive health education services.
  • Participated in community outreach activities to promote health education initiatives.
  • Monitored trends in local public health issues using research findings, news reports, and stakeholder input.
  • Provided technical assistance to other professionals working on public health initiatives, sharing best practices and evidence-based strategies.

* Facilitate the 10 week Our Healthy Kids Program within the school setting.

· Participate in the development of resources and education strategies ensuring the feedback from children and their families are incorporated.

· Provide Regional Health Education Coordinator with all relevant information, feedback, complaints, etc gained during the program to gather all relevant data to assess the progress of the overall program.

· Assist with the development of the Our Healthy Kids Program Strategic Plan that is in line with the AH&MRC overall Strategic Plan and Business Plan.

· liaise with Program staff and ACCHS staff to obtain relevant information ensuring information is accurate prior to providing advice or information to children and their families.

· Travel state-wide when required to provide facilitation of the Our Health Kids Program in regional schools.

Enrolled Nurse

Opioid Treatment Program
  • Aiding the Registered Nurse when providing opioid replacement therapy to patients with a dependency on opioids, Offering support and linking patients to services such as drug and alcohol and mental health services for ongoing support during treatment, Case working, coordinating appointments between the patient and treating doctor for reviews, script renewals and arrangement of dosing transfers for travelling patients
  • Delivery of culturally appropriate services for indigenous patients receiving opioid treatment, – Statement of Attainment in Safe food handling Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
  • Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures
  • Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.

Community Health Nurse

Wellington Health Service
  • Providing Hospital in the Home (HITH) services for patients to remain independent at home with the support of community health nursing and homecare services, Managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure
  • Carrying out basic and complicated wound care to patients with complex wounds including postoperative wounds, chronic wounds, pressure injury wounds and skin tears in the comfort of the patient's home, Providing intravenous therapy including antibiotics and pain relief to palliative care patients under supervision of the Registered Nurse Working in a multidisciplinary environment focusing on integrated care and coordinating with local GP'S, specialists and Allied health staff to Support the patient and families holistically to improve better health outcomes whilst remaining at home and out of hospital, Providing education to patients and their families regarding support services, mobility and aides to support activities of daily living

Aboriginal Health Practitioner / Practice Nurse

Wellington Aboriginal Health Service, WACHS
01.2018 - 01.2020

Enrolled Nurse

Wellington Health Service/ Community Health
01.2020 - Current

Practice Nurse

Wellington Aboriginal Health Service
01.2019 - 02.2020

Aboriginal Health Worker

Wellington Aboriginal Health Service, WACHS
01.2018

Assistant in Nursing / Lifestyle Activities Coordinator

Bellhaven Aged care facility
02.2010 - 11.2018

Education

EDUCATION

CERTIFICATE IV TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT
TAFE
11.2024

MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
TAFE
2022

Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander -

Primary Health Care. TAFE
12.2021

Diploma of Nursing -

TAFE
01.2019

Certificate IV in Health Administration -

TAFE
01.2017

Certificate III in Health Services Assistant -

TAFE
01.2017

EDUCATION SUPPORT

CERTIFICATE IV EDUCATION SUPPORT
WESTERN, NSW
01.2017

Skills

  • CPR and First Aid
  • Specialized Healthcare Referrals
  • Emotionally supportive
  • Teaching Method Adaptations
  • Lesson Planning
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking

References

  • CHRYSATL O'BRIEN
  • KIM MOONEY

Timeline

Health Educator - Our Healthy Kids

Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council
07.2023 - Current

Enrolled Nurse

Wellington Health Service/ Community Health
01.2020 - Current

Practice Nurse

Wellington Aboriginal Health Service
01.2019 - 02.2020

Aboriginal Health Practitioner / Practice Nurse

Wellington Aboriginal Health Service, WACHS
01.2018 - 01.2020

Aboriginal Health Worker

Wellington Aboriginal Health Service, WACHS
01.2018

Assistant in Nursing / Lifestyle Activities Coordinator

Bellhaven Aged care facility
02.2010 - 11.2018

Enrolled Nurse

Opioid Treatment Program

Community Health Nurse

Wellington Health Service

EDUCATION

CERTIFICATE IV TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT

MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID

Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander -

Primary Health Care. TAFE

Diploma of Nursing -

TAFE

Certificate IV in Health Administration -

TAFE

Certificate III in Health Services Assistant -

TAFE

EDUCATION SUPPORT

CERTIFICATE IV EDUCATION SUPPORT
Kacee Ryan