KAREN KIM
EASTWOOD,NSW
Summary
I am a driven Registered Nurse with 8 years of experience caring for patients within aged care setting. I Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets and I dictated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
I am Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse who has Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care.
I have Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges, strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. I Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Meditech Staffing
Sydney, NSW
07.2016 - 12.2017
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Registered Nurse
SLHD-Balmain Hospital- Transitional care unit
Balmain
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Registered Nurse
SLHD-Balmain hospital - Lever ward
Balmain
07.2018 - 08.2021
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Spoke with geriatric patients and caregivers, asking questions to determine illnesses, conditions and current medications.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Coordinated communication between family members, caregivers and other healthcare providers involved in patient's care plan.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
Registered Nurse
SLHD - Balmain hospital Casual pool
Balmain
08.2021 - Current
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Australia Catholic University
North Sydney12-2013
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Australia Catholic University
North Sydney 01-2010
Skills
- Patient Management
- Culturally-Sensitive Care
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Critical Care
- Team Coordination
- Medication and IV Administration
- Nursing Plan Development
- Family and Patient Support
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
SLHD - Balmain hospital Casual pool
08.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
SLHD-Balmain hospital - Lever ward
07.2018 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse
SLHD-Balmain Hospital- Transitional care unit
01.2018 - 07.2018
Registered Nurse
Meditech Staffing
07.2016 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Australia Catholic University
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Australia Catholic University
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