Karen Walker
Sunbury,VIC
Summary
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
49
49
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Western Private Hospital
Footscray, Victoria
11.1998 - Current
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions. Currently working in Day Oncology Unit.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness. Side effects of chemotherapy.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Registered Nurse
John Fawkner Hospital
Coburg, Victoria
02.1997 - 08.1997
- Casual nurse woking in whatever unit I was needed to work in eg. surgical, orthopeadics and medical.
- mostly surgical unit, for short shifts helping out.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Registered Nurse
Sunshine Private Hospital
Sunshine, Victoria
08.1982 - 07.1994
- Developed policies and procedures for the nursing unit.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to nursing practice.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care for patients.
- Assessed the need for additional resources such as equipment or supplies within the unit.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources.
Registered Nurse
Westmead Hospital
Westmead, NSW
01.1981 - 03.1982
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Nurse Trainee
The Canterbury Hospital
Canterbury, NSW
10.1976 - 12.1980
- Provided patient care in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Assisted physicians with various medical procedures.
- Performed routine assessments of patients' health condition.
- Administered medications, injections, and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
- Maintained accurate records of patient vitals, medications, treatments, and other pertinent information.
- Identified potential problems related to patient care plans and took appropriate action to address them.
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure.
- Provided guidance and supervision for nursing students during clinical rotations.
- Prepared equipment for use prior to each procedure or treatment session.
- Assisted patients with daily living tasks by helping with bathing, changing clothes and trips to restroom.
- Protected patient wounds and infections by applying clean dressings, stockings and support bandages.
- Assisted staff with passing meal trays and feeding patients.
- Transferred patients from room to x-ray or lab by wheelchair or bed.
- Employed strong infection control procedures and isolation strategies to minimize spread of communicable diseases.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
File Clerk
Leichhardt Counci
Leichhardt , N.S.W.
04.1975 - 09.1976
- Organized and filed documents according to established procedures.
- Maintained records of filing activities, including document tracking and storage locations.
- Prepared labels for new files and folders as needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Petersham Girls High School
Petersham, NSW11-1974
Skills
- Patient Management
- ADL Assistance
- Medical assessment
- Patient Assessments
- IV drug therapy management
- Medication Administration
- Family and patient support
- Direct Patient Care
- IV cannulation
- Access Ports
- Care of PICC lines
References
- Fay Charles RN Div 1
- 0427441154
- Adelia Gamat RN Div 1
- 0401716735
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Western Private Hospital
11.1998 - Current
Registered Nurse
John Fawkner Hospital
02.1997 - 08.1997
Registered Nurse
Sunshine Private Hospital
08.1982 - 07.1994
Registered Nurse
Westmead Hospital
01.1981 - 03.1982
Nurse Trainee
The Canterbury Hospital
10.1976 - 12.1980
File Clerk
Leichhardt Counci
04.1975 - 09.1976
High School Diploma -
Petersham Girls High School
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