Katja I'Anson
Pacific Paradise,Queensland
Summary
With five years of experience in Peadiatric Nursing, I am eager to enhance my skills through this exciting Registered Nurse Trainee role in Child Health. My Post-Graduate degree in Education and Management has equipped me with essential leadership and organizational abilities, complementing my clinical expertise. Additionally, my Psychology Bachelor, specializing in family-centered counseling, allows me to provide compassionate, individualised care to both children and their families. I am currently advancing my qualifications in lactation consulting, further demonstrating my commitment to developing a specialised skill set in Child and Family Health.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paediatric Emergency Nurse
Sunshine Coast University Hospital
Birtinya , QLD
10.2023 - Current
- Performing thorough patient assessments of patients in the Emergency Department
- Educating patients and families about health maintenance and disease prevention
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for appropriate nursing interventions
- Assisted with diagnostic tests such as X-rays, CT scans, ultrasounds
- Assisted in orthopeadic procedures such as casting and temporary splints
- Qualified and experienced in procedural sedation practices such as nitrous and ketamine sedation
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care outcomes were achieved
- treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting
Critical Care Pool Registered Nurse
Queensland Children's Hospital
South Brisbane , QLD
02.2021 - 10.2023
- Provided direct care in surgical, cardiac, ICU, ED and neurological critical care units
- Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions
- Collected lab specimens, and interpreted diagnostic tests and lab results
- Maintained thorough, accurate, and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians
- Provided patient and family centered health education and nursing care focusing on self-management, breast feeding, prevention and wellness
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes
Registered Nurse, Orthopaedic Unit
St. Vincent's Hospital Northside
Chermside , QLD
02.2020 - 10.2023
- Monitored patients pre and post surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies in Urology, Orthopedic and ENT pediatric surgeries
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments
- Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD06.2019
Post Graduate Degree in Nursing Education
Queensland University Of Technology
Brisbane, QLD07.2024
Australian Lactation Course
Facts of Life
Brisbane, QLD09-2025
Skills
- Three years of critical care experience in pediatric ED and ICU
- Experience in childhood immunizationsldhood Immunisations
- Blood draw and sample collection (CVL, PORTS, arterial lines, IDC, cap gas)
- Critical care air way management including anesthetic bagging, High Flow, and NIV
- Medication and IV administration, including schedule eight medication, NCA, PCA and epidural care and management
- Competent in ICC, IDC, EVD, NG, TPT, and Surgical Drains
- Experienced in Electronic Health Records (ierm, firstnet and metavision)
- Skilled in peer mentorship programs, new starters and student learning
- Patient Monitoring, Critical Thinking, Decision Making
- Clear Patient Communication, Family centered care
- Ongoing education in providing holistic care to breastfeeding mothers and supporting infant development
- Advanced knowledge in community services for post natal care, child safety and protection policies
- Experience in adolescent mental health presentation and management (eating disorders, child protection services and suicidal ideation)
Certification
- Optimus CORE (CHQ, 2023)
- Transition Certificate to peadiatric ICU (CHQ, 2023)
- Preceptor Program (CHQ, 2023)
- Eating Disorders and Adolescent Mental Health (CHQ, 2022)
- Neurology and Seizure Workshop (CHQ, 2022)
- COVID-19 Vaccination Administration Certificate (CHQ, 2022)
- Infant Feeding and Development Workshop (CHQ, 2022/ 2025)
- Respiratory and Advance Air Way Management Workshop (CHQ, 2022)
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification (2024)
- Tracheostomy Workshop (CHQ, 2023)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Paediatric Emergency Nurse
Sunshine Coast University Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Critical Care Pool Registered Nurse
Queensland Children's Hospital
02.2021 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse, Orthopaedic Unit
St. Vincent's Hospital Northside
02.2020 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Queensland University of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Queensland University of Technology
Post Graduate Degree in Nursing Education
Queensland University Of Technology
Australian Lactation Course
Facts of Life
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