Karlene Hodge

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Working in District Nursing Team.

Worked in District Nursing Team.

Worked in Recovery room, accepted admissions and prepared clients for theatre. Received intubated stage I clients for post operative management and recovery post procedure and then managed step down care and discharge home, or admission to ward.

Worked in emergency department, using my skills as a Critical Care Nurse to provide streamlined and effective emergency care in a dynamic and challenging environment.

Undertook studies in the Postgraduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing in conjunction with Latrobe University Bundoora Campus.

Worked in Orthopaedic / Plastics Unit before moving into Critical Care Unit where I worked for one year prior to commencing postgraduate studies in Critical Care Nursing.