Katherine Newman

Clarinda,VIC

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Endorsed Enrolled Nurse

MiCare

05.2020 - Current

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.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.

Education

Bachelor Of Nursing - Registered Nurse

Charles Darwin University, Alice Springs, NT

Diploma Of Nursing - Endorsed Enrolled Nurse

Mayfield Education , Camberwell, VIC

11.2019

Skills

Direct Patient Care
Patient Care
Patient Assessment
Clinical Documentation
Clinical judgment
Family Education
Wound Management
Care plan implementation
Nursing staff leadership
Diabetes management
Geriatric Care
Treatment Planning
Palliative Care
Collecting vitals
Patient care planning

Team Coordination
Medication Administration
Professional Bedside Manner
Complex Problem-Solving
Medication Distribution
Maintaining privacy
Medical assessment
Infection control measures
Procedure preparations
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Managing deadlines
Palliative care awareness
Insulin medication assistance
Chart updating

Timeline

Endorsed Enrolled Nurse - MiCare

05.2020 - Current

Charles Darwin University - Bachelor Of Nursing , Registered Nurse

Mayfield Education - Diploma Of Nursing, Endorsed Enrolled Nurse