Catherine Chapman
Southbank,Australia
Summary
Registered General Staff Nurse with expertise in high acuity pre/post operative care. Skilled in Colorectal and Vascular patient care. Considered to be a hard worker with a strong desire to succeed. Flexible and adaptable to changing patient needs and conditions. Facilitated Palliative care education to healthcare workers in St James's Hospital. I am dedicated to professional learning and development. Seeking a challenging Nursing position to utilise my skills and contribute to better patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered General Nurse
St James's Hospital
10.2022 - Current
- Specialised in Colorectal and Vascular patient care
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after evaluating physician medical regimens
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids, and oriented patients to the Ward to achieve optimal outcomes
- Managed central lines, surgical drains, epidural medications and their removal
- Collaborated with members of the healthcare team to develop, implement, and improve treatment strategies
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols in pre/post operative care to improve performance and safety
- Took advantage of opportunities for feedback and process improvement to create a safer and healthier environment while also increasing patient satisfaction
Nursing Student
St James's Hospital
10.2018 - 09.2022
- Completed rotations in Surgical and Medical wards with excellent feedback
- Completed head-to-toe physical assessments and interpreted diagnostic tests, allowing me to use data to help plan, implement, and manage care
- Took advantage of opportunities for feedback and process improvement to create a safer and healthier environment while also increasing patient satisfaction
- Updated patient charts using EPR, including adding new and existing medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
Healthcare Assistant
St James's Hospital
03.2020 - 01.2022
- Assisted with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, feeding, and ambulation
- Assisted in the cleaning and maintenance of medical equipment to aid department function and compliance with regulations
- Approached all tasks with a patient-centered mindset, looking for ways to improve processes and treatments
- Answered call lights and adjusted bed rails and equipment to ensure patient comfort and safety
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Nursing
Trinity College
09.2022
Nursing Student -
St James's Hospital
09.2022
Secondary School -
St Marys Secondary School
New Ross, WX01.2018
Skills
- English language
- Time management
- Removal of Surgical drains and Central lines
- Computer literate, proficient in using EPR programme
- Phlebotomy and Venipuncture
- Colostomy care and education
- Tube feedings and medication administration
- Wound care proficiency, especially in negative pressure wound therapy
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- ALERT Course managing deteriorating patients
- Final Journeys course
- Facilitator of Final Journeys Course, emphasising end of life care
- Link Nurse for Medication administration Auditing
- Link Nurse for Palliative care
- Coloplast Foundation Course - Stoma care and education
- Medical-Surgical Course accredited by Trinity College
- Tracheostomy Care study day
- PCA and Epidural Study day course
- Venipuncture and Phlebotomy Course
- Central line care, management and removal course
- Basic Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation course
- Manual Handling and Management of Actual and Potential Aggression courses
- Preceptorship Course
- Trained staff on EPR software system
- Facilitated Final Journeys Course, emphasising end of life care to a group of 20 healthcare workers
- Completed a management week on a Surgical Ward
Timeline
Registered General Nurse
St James's Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Healthcare Assistant
St James's Hospital
03.2020 - 01.2022
Nursing Student
St James's Hospital
10.2018 - 09.2022
Nursing Student -
St James's Hospital
Secondary School -
St Marys Secondary School
Bachelor of Science - General Nursing
Trinity College
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