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KATIE Cummings

Taperoo,SA

Summary

I am a strong Articulate Woman who is driven to succeed. I enjoy strategic planning and building professions relationships with co-workers. I have great interpersonal skills working in the healthcare system and owning my own business. I aim to gain a role which will allow me to grow as a person and further my knowledge in a high energy and high pressure area of nursing.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Graduate Registered Nurse

ACHA Ashford Hospital
Ashford, Sa
01.2024 - Current
  • Assessed, monitored and evaluated patient care needs.
  • Provided ongoing support to patients and their families.
  • Developed treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Performed nursing assessments of new admissions and discharged patients.
  • Educated patients on disease prevention, healthy lifestyle choices, and self-care techniques.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
  • Monitored vital signs of cancer patients during treatments, adjusting medications accordingly.
  • Maintain a high level of care for neutropenic patients.
  • Administering & monitoring administration of blood products.
  • Maintaining PICC lines.
  • Accessing PORTS

Owner

Adelaide Cleaning Concepts
Adelaide, SA
09.2022 - 09.2024
  • Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
  • Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
  • Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
  • Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.

Enrolled Nurse

Pop Up
Stepney, SA
07.2021 - 12.2022
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and disease prevention.
  • Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.

Owner

Ultimate Fine Foods
Gillman, SA
09.2017 - 09.2022
  • Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
  • Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
  • Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
  • Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
  • Implemented quality assurance processes to ensure product excellence.
  • Organized events such as trade shows and conferences.
  • Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Developed policies and procedures for the organization.
  • Provided direction and guidance to employees.
  • Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
  • Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
  • Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.

Device Technician

Stryker
Stepney, SA
12.2017 - 01.2018

- Liaised with scrub nurse regarding setup of device

- Liaised with surgeons regarding specifications available regarding devices

- Stock control on hand in hospital

- Liaised with device Sales reps

Carer

Ananda Aged Care Findon & Happy Valley
Findon, SA
07.2008 - 09.2010
  • Liaised with health care professionals in regards to patient care and treatment
  • Evaluating patients overall health and well being
  • Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses, including COPD and asthma.
  • Worked with nurses and other clinic staff to process patients and direct them to the appropriate departments.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University Of South Australia
Adelaide
11.2023

Diploma Enrolled Nursing

TAFE SA
Port Adelaide, SA
2018

Certificate IV in Front line Management

Carey Training
Hilton, SA
2012

Certificate III in Aged Care

Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation
Ridleyton, SA
2009

Certificate II in Retail Operations - Small Business Management

Business SA
Unley, SA
2004

Additional Information

2023: ELA 4 CALVARY CENTRAL DISTRICS RECOVERY

- Airway management

- Understanding the facilities Pain Protocol

- Vital Signs

- Neurovascular Observations

- IV management under direct supervision of the RN

2023: ELA 3 BARMERA HEALTH SERVICES ACUTE WARD

- Medication management

- Diabetes management

- Observations

- Subcutaneous & intramuscular injections and education under direct supervision of an RN

- Blood Transfusion Management

- Conducting Blood tests

2017: ENROLLED NURSING TAFE SA ROYAL ADELAIDE HOSPITAL RENAL UNIT

- Dialysis (Day and overnight)

- Medication Management and education under direct supervision of a RN

- Extensive Fluid Balance monitoring

- Caring for a diverse socioeconomic demographic

2017: ENROLLED NURSING TAFE SA SEMAPHORE AGED CARE FACILITY

- ADL's

- Medication Education and Management

- Fluid Balance monitoring

- Dealing with many patients suffering from cognitive decline

- Dealing with patients who may be physically and or verbally abusive

Timeline

Graduate Registered Nurse

ACHA Ashford Hospital
01.2024 - Current

Owner

Adelaide Cleaning Concepts
09.2022 - 09.2024

Enrolled Nurse

Pop Up
07.2021 - 12.2022

Device Technician

Stryker
12.2017 - 01.2018

Owner

Ultimate Fine Foods
09.2017 - 09.2022

Carer

Ananda Aged Care Findon & Happy Valley
07.2008 - 09.2010

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University Of South Australia

Diploma Enrolled Nursing

TAFE SA

Certificate IV in Front line Management

Carey Training

Certificate III in Aged Care

Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation

Certificate II in Retail Operations - Small Business Management

Business SA
KATIE Cummings