Kara Robson
Secret Harbour,WA
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
08.2025 - Current
- Conducted patient assessments to identify urgent care needs, and implement appropriate interventions.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health record systems.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical situations, fostering a compassionate environment.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment, while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections, and monitored responses.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- De-escalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
- Updated personal nursing knowledge through continuing education courses, and staying current on best practices in emergency medicine.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Registered Nurse Upper GI and Coleractal
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
02.2025 - 08.2025
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs, and reported significant changes to senior staff.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems for effective communication.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Managed a caseload of four patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes, and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques, such as wound management, medication administration, and lifestyle modifications, to promote long-term wellness.
- Administered blood products, and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis, and post-operative care.
- Provided emotional support for patients facing serious diagnoses or end-of-life decisions, fostering trusting relationships with both patients and their families.
- Participated in staff meetings, educational opportunities, and quality improvement initiatives to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
- Monitored patients before, during, and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes through effective communication and care coordination.
- Facilitated efficient discharge planning with case managers, social workers, therapists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals involved in the treatment plan.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Demonstrated adaptability during critical situations by remaining calm under pressure, while providing high-quality care for patients experiencing acute or life-threatening conditions.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures, and monitored chest tubes.
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Murdoch University
Perth, WA11-2024
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Time management and prioritisation
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Manual Handling
- Police Clearance
- Working with Children's Check
- Hand hygiene
- IV narcotics Competency
- IV cannulation Competency
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
08.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse Upper GI and Coleractal
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
02.2025 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Murdoch University