Kate Madden
Freshwater,NSW
Summary
I am a compassionate, respectful and empowering Critical Care Registered Nurse with 5 years of experience in a fast-paced tertiary Hospital of Royal North Shore, willing to grow and expand her career in the Critical Care environment.
I excel in high-pressure care, monitoring and treatment platforms, working closely with Doctors, Surgeons, Nurses and Allied Health staff in the critical care environment.
I provide patient-cantered bedside care with experience in treating patients in a critical care setting. I communicate effectively with staff members, distressed patients and families, and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high quality care.
I employ empathy and patience through my nursing practice by connecting with patients and their families on an emotional level and provide support during difficult times. I have an excellent eye for detail and accurately assess needs, striving to provide the best possible care and support.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Intensive Care Unit
Royal North Shore Hospital
01.2022 - Current
- Improved patient care and enhanced patient recovery by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in the Intensive care unit.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations in critically ill patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualised care plans for critically ill patients.
- Increased family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on their loved one's progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current on best practices and advancements within the field of critical care nursing.
- Effectively managed stressors associated with working in an intensive care setting while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive patient information in accordance with AHPRA standards and regulations, alongside following RNSH ICU policies and procedures in daily practice.
- Supported families through challenging situations involving ethical dilemmas and end-of-life decision making, providing guidance and resources based on best practices in nursing ethics.
GradStart Program
Royal North Shore Hospital
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Specialising in Cardiology/Coronary Care.
- Specialising in Neurosurgery & Neurology.
- Utilised 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Assistant in Nursing (AIN).
Royal North Shore Hospital
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
- Greeted patients and family members with friendliness and professionalism.
- Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to the Registered Nurse.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care to terminally ill patients, offering emotional support to both patients and their families during difficult times.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current with advancements in nursing practice and sharing newly acquired knowledge with colleagues.
- Demonstrated effective communication and escalation techniques to the Registered Nurse who I was assigned to.
Education
Ongoing Professional Development - Intensive Care Unit
Royal North Shore Hospital - NSLHD
St Leonards, NSW03.2024
Foundations of Clinical Practice - Critical Care
Royal North Shore Hospital - NSLHD
St Leonards, NSW2023
Critical Care Medicine
CODA Change
2022
Bachelor's of Nursing - Critical Care Nursing
University of Technology Sydney
Haymarket, NSW03.2021
Critical Care Medicine
SMACC - Social Media & Critical Care
2019
Secondary Education - High School Certificate
Barker College Hornsby
Sydney, NSW12.2016
Secondary Education -
Loreto Normanhurst
Sydney, NSW12.2013
Skills
- - Critical Care experience in a large Tertiary Hospital
- - Intensive Care Nursing experience
- - Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- - Time management
- - Following AHPRA standards
- - Following RNSH ICU Policies and Procedures
- - Clinical problem solving abilities
- - Working effectively in a Multidisciplinary Team
Accreditations
- Basic Life Support Certificate
- Advanced Life Support Practices
- WWC – Current
- Police Check – Current
- First Aid Certificate (Workplace Level 2)
Awards
- Bronze Medallion - NSW SLS
- Duke of Edinburgh Award – Bronze
- Attendee of CODA Change Medical Conference (2021 & 2022)
- Attendee of SMACC Medical Conference (2019)
Volunteer Experience
- Surf Lifesaving, Queenscliff Beach NSW (2022 - Current)
- CODA Change Volunteer, Critical Care Education, Medical Conference (2020)
- NSW Air Ambulance, Critical Care Clinical Placement (2020)
- SMACC Junior Volunteer, Social Media & Critical Care Conference, Sydney (2019)
- Surf Lifesaving, Bungan Beach NSW (2018)
References
- Clinical, UTS CEFC, Tutor & Lab Educator, 0478 019 558
- Clinical, NSW Air Ambulance Facilitator, 0417 208 330
- Clinical, RPA Hospital 7 West 2 NUM
- Clinical, RNSH AIN Casual Pool NUM, 94631579
- Mentor, Roger Harris – Intensivist at RNSH & The Sydney Adventist Hospital, 0412 518 514
- Non-Clinical, Sydney Adventist Hospital Manager
- Non-Clinical, Sydney North Shore Nannies Manager
- Non-Clinical, Jeanswest Store Manager
- Non-Clinical, Regional Business Manager
Timeline
Intensive Care Unit
Royal North Shore Hospital
01.2022 - Current
GradStart Program
Royal North Shore Hospital
03.2021 - 12.2021
Assistant in Nursing (AIN).
Royal North Shore Hospital
01.2019 - 12.2020
Ongoing Professional Development - Intensive Care Unit
Royal North Shore Hospital - NSLHD
Foundations of Clinical Practice - Critical Care
Royal North Shore Hospital - NSLHD
Critical Care Medicine
CODA Change
Bachelor's of Nursing - Critical Care Nursing
University of Technology Sydney
Critical Care Medicine
SMACC - Social Media & Critical Care
Secondary Education - High School Certificate
Barker College Hornsby
Secondary Education -
Loreto Normanhurst
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