Kathryn Bynon
Ballina,NSW
Summary
I pride my work ethic on providing person centred care with focus on the individual in a holistic approach. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, within Aged Care Facilities, Public Hospital and Community Care. My practise is within the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia standards and code of conduct, which I hold registration as both an RN and EEN., with 9 years of experience in a professional nursing role. I consistently aim to develop strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered-nurse
Lotus Palliative Care
Northern Rivers, NSW
10.2021 - Current
- Community based palliative care and restorative nursing practices.
- Competent with restricted medications and education of administering with families.
- Experience with Syringe drivers and Sub cut lines.
- Extensive nursing practice with dementia clients and family support.
- Personal care, pressure area care and skin integrity care.
- Experience with managing complex pain, anxiety and agitation symptoms.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
- Establish treatment plans and communicated with patients about options, medications and self-management.
Registered Nurse
Independent Care Management
Ballina, NSW
02.2021 - Current
- Clinical assessments, welfare assessments, dementia assessments with comprehensive documentation provided.
- Catheter care of both SPC and IDC
- Stoma care.
- PEG nutrition and feeding.
- Wound management.
Registered Nurse
Crowley Home Care
Ballina, NSW
07.2022 - Current
- DVA assessment and documentation compliance competent.
- Clinic care assessments, with escalation for further allied health requirements, medical treatment and ongoing nursing care required.
- Wound management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse
Ballina District Hospital
Ballina, NSW
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Nurse in charge role on day, evening and night shifts.
- Completion for required competencies in NSW health.
- Competent with Clinical Response and Rapid Response procedures.
- Actively involved within Multidisciplinary teams for post stroke, joint replacement surgery, amputee and disabilities.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse/Registered Nurse
Crowley Care Services
Ballina, NSW
10.2015 - 12.2020
- Provided patient/consumer centred care by using best evidence based practices and Aged Care Standards in a 150 bed facility
- In Charge of Care to provide support, guidance and leadership to the employees working with me on shift.
- Liaise with specialists, medical officers and families.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Comprehensive documentation skills and follow policies and procedures. to ensure a safe, professional workplace for the consumer and staff.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Southern Cross University
Lismore, NSW11.2019
Diploma of Nursing Endorsed Enrolled Nurse - Nursing
Ballina Tafe
Ballina, NSW12.2014
Certificate III - Nursing
Ballina Tafe
Ballina, NSW04.2013
High School Diploma -
Pittwater House Girls College
Collaroy Beach, NSW11.1989
Skills
- I have a strong passion for Geriatric and older person nursing
- Holistic approach to nursing, with an understanding of complex co-morbidities, cognitive impairments, environmental factors and patient support systems
- Community and home care nursing
- Palliative care and family support
- Use my clinical skills and reasoning to ensure the consumers' health concerns are seen in a timely manner, interventions provided and escalated when required
- Dementia care, support and behaviour management
- Think critically and calmly with the acute onset of medical emergence
- Needs Assessment with accurate documentation
- Ability to work independently as well as a key team member
- Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations
Certification
- AHPRA Registration - NMW0002024131.
- National Police Check
- Working With Children check - WWC1285531E
- Immunisation Records
- ALS - Advanced Life support
- BLS - Basic Life support
- Multiple Health Education & Training competencies requirements for NSW Health
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Crowley Home Care
07.2022 - Current
Registered-nurse
Lotus Palliative Care
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Ballina District Hospital
04.2021 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse
Independent Care Management
02.2021 - Current
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse/Registered Nurse
Crowley Care Services
10.2015 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Southern Cross University
Diploma of Nursing Endorsed Enrolled Nurse - Nursing
Ballina Tafe
Certificate III - Nursing
Ballina Tafe
High School Diploma -
Pittwater House Girls College
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