Katie Cameron
Summary
Accomplished Enrolled Nurse from St John Of God Hospital, renowned for delivering compassionate, holistic care and implementing evidence-based interventions that significantly reduced patient falls. Expert in medication administration and patient assessments, I excel in crisis management and patient advocacy, ensuring high-quality care and enhanced patient satisfaction.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Enrolled Nurse
St John Of God Hospital
03.2008 - 07.2024
- 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.
- 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.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- 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.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Education
Diploma of Nursing - Certificate IV in Health Nursing
Federation University Australia
Ballarat, VIC12.2007
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care Planning
- Patient Management
- Care Plan Development
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- Patient Evaluation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Family Education
- Taking vitals
- Collecting vitals
- Nursing staff leadership
- Medication Distribution
- Patient Discharge
- Performing EKGs
- EMR Systems
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Emergency Response
- Maintaining privacy
- Relationship Building
- Chart updating
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- EMR / EHR
- High level of autonomy
- Procedure preparations
- Chronic Disease Management
- Medical assessment
- ADL Assistance
- Patient Counseling
- Staff Supervision
- Personal care needs
- Patient Relations
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Chest pain management
- Treatment Planning
- Emotional awareness
- Emergency Procedures
- Data Collection
- Cardiac Care
- Acute care expertise
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Geriatric Nursing
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Mobility Assistance
- Removing sutures
- Palliative care awareness
- Feeding pumps understanding
- Managing deadlines
- Family advocacy
- Seizure Management
- Feeding Assistance
- At-risk patient care
- Medical evaluation
- Appointment Scheduling
Referees
Olivia Waters olivia.waters@sjog.org.au
Angela Langdon 0418527057 angela.langdon@sjog.org.au
Timeline
Enrolled Nurse
St John Of God Hospital
03.2008 - 07.2024
Diploma of Nursing - Certificate IV in Health Nursing
Federation University Australia
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