Katie Wealleans
Cloncurry,QLD
Summary
Highly motivated and enthusiastic individual from England, with experience working in Critical Care, Cardiology and ward based nursing including medical/surgical. Dedicated to the profession; outgoing and friendly with strong drive to succeed.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, ED & Aged Care
Gnowangerup District Hospital
Gnowangerup, WA
04.2024 - Current
- Take charge and oncall responsibilities within the Nursing home and ED.
- Liaise with ETS (Emergency Telehealth Service) for triage support and doctor assesments in the ED.
- Maintain accurate documentation of all assessments, treatments, diagnoses and progress notes in electronic health record system.
- Assist with activities of daily living such to meet personal hygiene needs.
- Encourage independence by assisting with mobility issues and providing instruction on safety precautions.
- Administer prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Understanding of the management of neurological conditions such as Dementia and Parkinsons
RN - ICU
Mount Isa Hospital
Mount Isa, Queensland
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Monitor critically ill patients, recognise the deteriorating patient and escalate care
- Work in conjunction with the RFDS and prepare patients for retrieval
- Competently mange the use of arterial, central, PICC and PIVC lines
- Manage patients requiring NIV: CPAP & BIPAP and also invasive ventilation
- Understand how to manage and administer inotropes safely
- Recognising life-threatening arrhythmias and treat them accordingly
- Adhere to all policies and procedures within the hospital such as information governance, ANTTT, infection control
- Acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders as the Traditional Owners of the lands and waterways on which we live and work.
RN – CCU-General Med/Surg
Alliance Nursing / HCA
Brisbane Metro, Queensland
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Adhering to the AHPRA code of conduct
- Organise and prioritise workload accordingly
- Working within a range of speciality wards such as Orthopaedic, Neuro, CCU, general Medical/Surgical
- Safely administer medications through different routes, adhering to the medication policy
- Cannulate and venepuncture
- Effectively communicate concerns to team leader on shift.
RN – Cardiology/CCU/Respiratory
James Cook University Hospital
Middlesbrough, UK
09.2020 - 08.2023
- Management of acute and chronic cardiac and respiratory conditions
- Interpret ECG and telemetry monitoring and effectively treat life-threatening arrhythmias
- Prioritise a busy caseload and delegate tasks appropriately
- Promote diversity and inclusivity by understanding the needs of diverse populations
- Provide education and resources to patients and their relatives
- Take charge on night shifts
- Ability to work under pressure and remain calm in emergency situations.
RN – ICU/HDU
James Cook University Hospital
Middlesbrough, UK
12.2020 - 12.2022
- Respond to emergency situations and resuscitate patient with support from the cardiac arrest team
- Administer various medications such as vasopressors, sedatives, analgesics inotropes maintaining stable vital signs
- The knowledge and understanding to interpret arterial blood gass readings
- Perform and manage tracheostomy care
- Manage the use of invasive and none-invasive ventilation.
Education
Advanced ECG In Practice -
Teesside University
01.2023
BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing Studies -
Teesside University
01.2020
Skills
- Cardiology
- Advanced ECG in practice
- Invasive/None-invasive Ventilation
- Tracheostomy Care
- Critical Care
- Medical assessment
- Immediate Life Support (ILS)
- Compassion and Empathy
National Registration
NMW0002752907
Professional Development
- 2024, BLS
- 2023, Immediate Life support (ILS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced ECG in practice
- Manual Handling
- Infection Prevention Control
References
Available upon request
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN, ED & Aged Care
Gnowangerup District Hospital
04.2024 - Current
RN - ICU
Mount Isa Hospital
01.2024 - 03.2024
RN – CCU-General Med/Surg
Alliance Nursing / HCA
10.2023 - 12.2023
RN – ICU/HDU
James Cook University Hospital
12.2020 - 12.2022
RN – Cardiology/CCU/Respiratory
James Cook University Hospital
09.2020 - 08.2023
Advanced ECG In Practice -
Teesside University
BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing Studies -
Teesside University
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