Kathryn McLennan
Sydney ,NSW
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a history working in a face pace direct patient care setting, in both pediatrics and adults, offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. 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 patient relations. Consciously working to unite and guide nursing teams toward achieving care goals, improving patient satisfaction and adapting to continuous health system changes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Registered nurse
Sydney Children’s Hospital Network, Westmead Children’s Hospital, SCHN
Westmead, NSW
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Registered Graduate Nurse working in the leading pediatric network in NSW, working in an acute setting ward situated alongside the emergency department called Children’s Short Stay Unit (CSSU)
- The ward typically sees patients (from 4 days old- 18year of age) requiring treatment for no longer than 2-3 days, consisting of acute respiratory illnesses requiring supplemental oxygen or high flow nasal cannulation, febrile neonates requiring lumbar puncture and antibiotics or re hydration from gastro or viral illness
- Completed, maintained and submitted accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient condition and treatment plan to facilitate continuity of care.
- Contributed to achievement of established department goals and objectives by adhering to policies, procedures and quality and safety standards.
- Obtained information from patient interview and observation and documented vital signs, weights and heights to facilitate patient care activities.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Assistant
Westmead Hospital, WSLHD
Westmead, NSW
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Nursing on various wards, gaining clinical experience with different settings and different clinical situations, providing holistic care to patients within my scope of practice.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
Assistant
Hornsby hospital
Hornsby, NSW
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided assistance at the COVID -19 vaccination Hub during the pandemic, through the organization of temperature checking members as per the COVID-19 national health guidelines
- Liaison communication between Registered Nurses and pharmacy colleagues regarding vaccination supply on hand
- Assisting in the patient flow and wellbeing during vaccination experience.
- Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
Education
Nursing
Australian Catholic University
North Sydney 12.2021
Higher School Certificate -
Nagle College
Sydney 2017
Skills
- Task Prioritization
- Clear Patient Communication
- Preventive Healthcare
- Patient Examination
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Admission assessment
- Basic Life support (pediatric and adult)
- IV administration and intravenous therapy
- Enteral feeding and nutritional support
- CVAD and central line care
- Respiratory assessment and alternative oxygen administration
- Care plan initiation and management
- Obtaining capillary gas samples and assisting in VBG
- Assisting medical teams in lumbar puncture of neonates
Accomplishments
- Working with Children Check (employee): WWC1901583E
- Police Check: updated 2022
- Full and up to date vaccination record compliant with NSW Health Standards
Certification
Nursing and Midwifery Board AHPRA - Certificate of Registration
Timeline
Graduate Registered nurse
Sydney Children’s Hospital Network, Westmead Children’s Hospital, SCHN
01.2022 - 02.2023
Assistant
Hornsby hospital
02.2021 - 12.2021
Assistant
Westmead Hospital, WSLHD
01.2020 - 12.2021
Nursing
Australian Catholic University
Higher School Certificate -
Nagle College
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