Katie Jurgens

I am currently working as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency department where I am attending to patients who require immediate medical attention following trauma, severe injury and acute-onset symptoms.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
• Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
• Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
• Provided valuable support to families during critical situations by offering emotional support, answering questions, and assisting with decision-making processes related to their loved one''s care.

• I am currently working as a Registered nurse and have had the opportunity to work as A/Clinical Nurse in the Cancer and blood disorder unit at GCUH.
• As an experienced chemotherapy nurse, my responsibility is to provide life saving treatment to patients with Oncology & Haematology disorders.
• Responsible to ensure all my patients are well educated regarding their treatment to increase their understanding of their condition, improve their health outcome and supporting their loved ones in these difficult times
• Improved team efficiency by mentoring new nurses and students, sharing expertise and fostering supportive work environment.
• In the cancer & blood disorders unit, we often complete medical procedures weekly such as Bone marrow aspiration, management of ascites drains and lumbar puncture.
• Some of my key duties and skills are outlined below;
• Managing a 30 bed outpatient department, coordinating 80-100 treatments per day and over seeing 15-20 staff per day
• Ensuring medications are ordered and medication protocol's are ordered correctly and at a legal standard
• Liaising with medical officers, allied health and Cancer nurse specialist
• Coordinating and managing treatment schedules, problem solving and trouble shooting concerns raised by medical staff
• Scheduling appointments and coordinating patient appointments to align with treatment schedules
• CVAD & IV cannulation competent; including management, troubleshooting, Extravasation, and efficient patient education is adhered to.
• Chemotherapy & Immunotherapy competent and appropriate ADAC qualifications completed
• Management of chemotherapy-induced reactions and assisting in regular Medical emergencies
• Management of Pleura and Ascites drains
• Providing Palliative care treatments and therapy and providing holistic care for patients and loved ones
• Administration of blood products & supportive therapy e.g PRBC, Platelets, IVIG, Iron infusion.
• Assessment of chemotherapy-induced toxicities & liaising with appropriate medical staff to ensure adequate care is provided
• Prioritising multiple treatments per patient in a fast-paced environment

• In my previous position working in the oncology/haematology ward, I have developed many important and desirable clinical skills as a nurse, from managing medical emergencies, prioritising and managing heavy workloads to always providing a high level of care to my palliative care patients.
• In my position, I ensure I possess a high level of communication between myself, staff members, and patients.
• Worked efficiently as a team and autonomously
• Regularly administering IV Medications, Blood products and Syringe drivers for hospice patients.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Attended to daily PAC/ADLs and comfort care's in our palliative patients
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple co morbidities.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• 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.

• My previous position as an medical oncology nurse entails the daily preparation and administration of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood products, and supportive therapy to oncology & haematology patients in the day clinic in Southport. The skills I have acquired in this position are the same skills I share in my current position as above at CABDDU. Additional skills I learnt in this role are listed below.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• 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.

In my previous position as a radiation oncology nurse, I am responsible for the safety and well-being of each patient. In a day-to-day position, I monitor deterioration in patients' treatment, management of radiation-induced toxicities, and radiation-induced wounds. Key skills include

• Management of wound care on fungating tumours and radiation burns.
• Insertion of Nasogastric tube, health assessments & education.
• Coordinating patient appointments to ensure they align with internal & external appointments and aligning surgical procedures and brachytherapy referrals.
• 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 being appointed the Infection control coordinator and consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times of their radiation induced burns

• As an agency nurse, I assured I had a good understanding of the policies and procedures for each different hospital during my shift to ensure I would work safely and effectively.
• Utilised critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Worked in a diverse range of medical and surgical wards