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KASIA KENNEDY

Townsville,QLD

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with a career history in direct patient care, care coordination and leadership. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and a respectful attitude.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse Grade 5

Clinical Talent Pool - Casual
02.2024 - Current
  • Provide holistic healthcare across a diverse patient base and varying working environments.
  • Utilise critical thinking skills to prioritise nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Improve patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualised care plans.

Registered Nurse Grade 5

Surgical Ward Three
02.2020 - 02.2024
  • Expanded professional practice directly related to Neurosurgical, Maxillofacial, ENT, Plastics and general surgical patients.
  • Practiced leadership qualities and bed management skills through participation as Shift Coordinator.
  • Provided support and education of newly appointed staff and nursing students.

Graduate Registered Nurse

Surgical Ward Three
02.2019 - 02.2020
  • Carried out basic and ward specific nursing cares for Neurosurgical, Maxillofacial, ENT, Plastics and general surgical patients.
  • Advanced knowledge and skills by undertaking additional courses and ward specific competencies, including tracheostomy care, management and decannulation, nasogastric management, insertion and removal, laryngectomy management and stoma care, cervical collar and thoracic bracing care and application, strict spinal precautions and care and management of external CSF diversion drainage systems.
  • Attended regular ward relevant in-services and staff meetings.
  • Contributed to allocated National Safety and Quality Health Service Standard on ward.
  • Worked collaboratively with allied health and supporting roles to better patient care and outcomes.
  • Supported patients through the admission and discharge processes.
  • Progressed and complied with mandatory and organisational updates.

Student in Nursing

Sub-Acute Care Unit
02.2018 - 02.2019
  • Executed general nursing care, within the scope of a third-year nursing student, for patients requiring Sub Acute/ Rehabilitative care.
  • Worked collaboratively with senior health professionals and allied health care workers.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing Science -

James Cook University
Townsville, QLD
01.2015

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance -

Great Barrier Reef Institute of TAFE
Townsville, QLD
01.2015

Diploma of Business -

Careers Australia
Townsville, QLD
01.2015

Certificate of Year 12 Education -

The Cathedral School of Saint Anne And Saint James
Townsville, QLD
01.2015

Skills

  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Communication skills
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Documentation

References

  • Brendell O’Connell, CN Surgical Ward Three, 0411 169 601, brendell.oconnell@health.qld.gov.au
  • Rachael Martin, NUM Surgical Ward Three, 07 4433 3510, rachael.martin@health.qld.gov.au

Timeline

Registered Nurse Grade 5

Clinical Talent Pool - Casual
02.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse Grade 5

Surgical Ward Three
02.2020 - 02.2024

Graduate Registered Nurse

Surgical Ward Three
02.2019 - 02.2020

Student in Nursing

Sub-Acute Care Unit
02.2018 - 02.2019

Bachelor of Nursing Science -

James Cook University

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance -

Great Barrier Reef Institute of TAFE

Diploma of Business -

Careers Australia

Certificate of Year 12 Education -

The Cathedral School of Saint Anne And Saint James

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