Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
Generic

KATE POTTER

Toowoomba,QLD

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive background in direct patient care, pre- and postoperative care, and coordination of care in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing therapeutic relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and cultural safety.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Orthopaedics Unit
03.2024 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying treating teams and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and cultural needs.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development activities, and preceptorship of students and graduate nurses

Registered Nurse

Surgical Orthopaedic Assessment Unit
02.2024 - 03.2024
  • 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.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Communicated with the multidisciplinary team to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Connected with patients and families from variety of cultural and economic backgrounds to establish and maintain open communication for improved patient outcomes.

Graduate Registered Nurse

Orthopaedics/Day Surgery/ Postoperative Stay Unit
02.2023 - 02.2024
  • Participated in self development including Graduate Program workload and specialised workshops for personal growth, and active involvement in quality improvement activities and education sessions, and completed requirements of program
  • Provided direct patient care in the Day Surgery unit, ensuring safe and seamless transition of patients before and after surgical procedures
  • Recovered and cared for post operative patients as day cases and inpatient (general surgical and orthopaedics)
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized and holistic care plans for post-operative patients in the orthopaedic unit
  • Administered medications, monitored vital signs, and provided wound care to patients recovering from surgical interventions
  • Competently performed clinical tasks such as medication administration, complex wound care and dressings, device management (IVC, PICC, IDC) and pain management (PCA, pharmacological, non-pharmacological)
  • Effective management of clinical deterioration including escalation and participation in MET Calls
  • Provided varying levels of assistance to patients to complete ADLs

COVID-19 Immuniser

Temporary Rural SEQ Contact, MedRescue
09.2022 - 09.2022
  • Strike team' to deliver vaccinations to rural populations in southeast QLD
  • Administered vaccinations via intramuscular injection and completed relevant documentation
  • Prepared and reconstituted vaccination vials per Queensland Health instruction
  • Completed screening questions with patients per guidelines, and documented patient responses following administration of vaccine
  • Wore appropriate PPE.

Assistant in Nursing

Calvary Health Care
05.2021 - 03.2022
  • Provided support and activities of daily living to residents with a variety of needs while maintaining dignity.
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.

Education

Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Orthopaedics) -

University of Tasmania
Hobart, TAS
07.2025

Graduate RN Program -

Cairns Hospital
02.2024

Bachelor of Nursing -

Griffith University
Gold Coast, QLD
12.2022

Queensland Certificate of Education -

Warwick State High School
Warwick, QLD
12.2018

Skills

  • Ability to comprehensively and critically assess plan, implement and evaluate nursing care
  • Knowledge of legal and professional responsibilities
  • Competent in IeMR and CIMAH
  • Maintain accurate and legal documentation
  • Ability to demonstrate skills as per the NMBA Registered Nurse Standards for Practice
  • Strong morals and ethic with resilience and determination in challenging situations
  • Ability to build and maintain effective, holistic relationships with the multidisciplinary team, patients and other stakeholders to optimise outcomes
  • High standard of written and oral communication skills that is assertive, patient focused, and culturally sensitive

Certification

AHPRA Registered Nurse

References

  • Megan Barry, Orthopaedics NUM, megan.barry@health.qld.gov.au, 0742266434
  • Fatima Bolanos, Orthopaedics CF, Cairns Hospital, fatima.bolanos@health.qld.gov.au, 0742260696

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Orthopaedics Unit
03.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Surgical Orthopaedic Assessment Unit
02.2024 - 03.2024

Graduate Registered Nurse

Orthopaedics/Day Surgery/ Postoperative Stay Unit
02.2023 - 02.2024

COVID-19 Immuniser

Temporary Rural SEQ Contact, MedRescue
09.2022 - 09.2022

Assistant in Nursing

Calvary Health Care
05.2021 - 03.2022

Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Orthopaedics) -

University of Tasmania

Graduate RN Program -

Cairns Hospital

Bachelor of Nursing -

Griffith University

Queensland Certificate of Education -

Warwick State High School

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
KATE POTTER