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Kelly Andronicus

Mount Annan,NSW

Summary

20 Years Nursing experience.

Currently with Ramsay Health as Anaesthetics and Recovery nurse, following secondment to NUM for 6 months.

I Started as an AIN in 2003 prior to commencing my EEN traineeship. I Continued fulltime work as EEN at Bankstown Hospital whilst completing my undergraduate studies for my bachelor of Nursing.

I completed my New grad year during the swine flu pandemic with extended rotations in ICU until returning to the orthopaedic ward until venturing out to the private health sector in 2015.

My main specialty areas include Orthopaedics and Surgical, Anaesthetics and Recovery, with additional experience in paediatrics (ward and theatres),

During the shut down of elective surgery during covid 2021 pursued work in covid clinics and primary health to then take a year off nursing prior to my daughter starting primary school and launch my own small business.

I returned to nursing to maintain registration and continue passionate work in theatres.

Additional experience in paediatrics, ED, ICU , medical, psychiatric (all ages).

Additional experience in ENT, dental, paediatrics, endoscopy, urology, gynaecology, bariatric, plastics, orthopaedics and pain management.

Skilled in airway management.

Have held team leader roles for 28 bed orthopaedic ward 12 bed recovery unit and treatment room team leader/ triage 5 beds.

Preceptor first new graduates and new staff orientation.

Previous Met team resource for orthopaedic ward, manual handling trainer, hospital in charge after hours.

Resourceful, multi tasker, exceptional phone manner, clear concise communicator, strong patient advocate. Self starter, excellent organization, multitasker and efficient time management.

Prefer to work autonomously.

Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counselling.

Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment.

Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

NUM Anaesthetics Recovery

Ramsay Health Care
Sutherland, NSW
03.2023 - Current

Job Share role 3 days/ week responsible for overall smooth and efficient running of PACU and anaesthetics teams.

Daily staffing, use and co ordination of casual and agency staff.

Communications with VMO and anaesthetists.

Rostering.

Assisting staff well being and needs, contracted hours.

Promoting and facilitating dual role skill sets between recovery and anaesthetic team.

Active nursing role performing patent care.

Support on floor, meal relief, patient flow.

Quality meetings, audits.

Working closely with educators to provide support for new grads and new recruits.

Advocate for culture change.

Registered Nurse

Kemp Nursing Agency
Sydney, NSW
01.2023 - Current

Cleaner

Homestyle Cleaning And Property Care
Camden, NSW
02.2022 - 02.2023
  • 12 month break from nursing post Covid
  • Maintained sanitation and disinfection of environment.
  • Home organisation, decluttering.
  • Provided essential support for working families.
  • Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
  • Handled equipment, chemicals and materials properly and with caution.
  • Organized and used industrial cleaning products following strict safety procedures.
  • Worked alongside other cleaners to complete jobs in corporate office buildings and private residence.
  • Delivered quality customer service to address urgent needs and cleaning requests.
  • Adhered to safety protocols, resulting in zero complaints, hazards or lost-time accidents.
  • Mixed, used and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
  • Ordered and stocked cleaning supplies based on current workload and upcoming jobs.

Nurse in Charge Registered Nurse

Our Medical Home General Practice
Gregory Hills, NSW
05.2021 - 02.2022
  • Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
  • Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives .
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
  • Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
  • Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Managed 10 nurses and nursing activities 6-bed triage treatment room. by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
  • Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
  • Conducted patient assessments and developed treatment plans.
  • Engaged and participated in consults, patient care plan development and patient monitoring.
  • Vaccinated patients under Dr supervision to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern. Including covid vaccine roll out and childhood immunization schedules.

Anaesthetics, Recovery, Day Stay

Liverpool Day Surgery
Chipping Norton, NSW
12.2020 - 05.2021
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.

Picton Respiratory Clinic

Picton Family Practice
Picton, NSW
05.2020 - 12.2020
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.

Registered Nurse, PACU, Anaesthetics, Day Surgery

Healthscope
06.2015 - 05.2020
  • Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
  • Served as primary backup to officer in charge with various responsibilities related to compliance, operations management, and staff supervision.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Provided individualized care and dedicated oversight to two patients on average in post-operative recovery room.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures such as Paediatric ENT and special needs patients.
  • Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and aspiration and effusion.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options mostly Paediatric ENT cases.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Cared for patients in 16-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.Maintained aseptic and unobstructed field throughout intubation and induction procedures.

Anesthetic Nurse (dual role)

  • Collected, evaluated and set up both sterile and non-sterile surgical supplies, instruments and equipment.
  • Provided care for patients based on physical, psychological, educational and safety criteria.
  • Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to anaesthetist.
  • Optimized machinery and obtained consistent, accurate results through proper equipment calibration.
  • Employed devices and patient positioning techniques to reduce chance of radiation exposure to either staff or patients.
  • Documented observations and baseline measurements in medical records.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Reviewed available supplies, identified deficiencies and located necessary materials to meet operational demands.
  • Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
  • Checked patient identifying information against records to uphold strict security, safety and regulatory standards.
  • Identified coagulation risk and cardiacconditions by conducting health screenings and reviewing patient histories.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
  • Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Provided care for high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, airway and pain management.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.

Day Surgery postoperative care, discharge

  • Monitored health and behavior of patients by looking for urine and fecal output, completing weight checks and observing appetite and fluid intake during post operative observation.
  • Interacted with clients regarding health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
  • Provided exemplary customer service to clients by answering health questions and educating about positive care practices.
  • Conducted post operative work ups and tests including gathering patient history information, description of symptoms , and documenting presenting condition.
  • Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
  • Kept meticulous charting notes regarding patient assessments and medications, later transferring information into records management system.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including Diabetic ketoacidosis and post op nausea and vomitting .
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • 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 to prevent further disability.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
  • Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability.
  • Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs.
  • Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
  • Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
  • Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
  • Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives .
  • Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.

Registered Nurse Orthopaedics

NSW Health
03.2009 - 06.2015
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.

Endorsed Enrolled Nurse

NSW Health
03.2003 - 03.2009

Small Business Owner

Callows Carpentry & Co
Mount Annan
08.2023 - Current
  • Managed daily operations for a successful small business, ensuring efficient processes and quality services.
  • Established a loyal customer base by providing personalized attention, addressing concerns promptly, and exceeding expectations.
  • Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
  • Enhanced company reputation by consistently delivering exceptional service quality to customers.
  • Advertised products and services online, social media and through traditional campaigns to target ideal consumers.
  • Created financial plans and budgets to optimize resources, track expenses, and ensure profitability.
  • Expanded client base through targeted networking initiatives, resulting in increased sales opportunities.
  • Researched trends and current innovations to determine competition and develop competitive pricing points.
  • Reduced overhead costs by renegotiating contracts with vendors or suppliers while maintaining product quality standards.
  • Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements, avoiding penalties and fines.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures without compromising on product or service quality.
  • Elevated customer satisfaction, responding promptly to feedback and implementing loyalty program.
  • Invested in technology upgrades to streamline operations and improve customer experience.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.

Education

Higher School Certificate -

East Hills Girls Tech High School
Panania, NSW

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

UWS
01.2006

Certificate IV - Food And Beverage

TAFE
Padstow, NSW
03.2003

Skills

  • Management of Medical emergency
  • First aid
  • Immunization
  • Complex wound care
  • Child and family health
  • Chest pain management
  • Day stay and discharge
  • Female Catheter insertion/removal
  • Infant vitals monitoring
  • Charting and clinical documentation
  • Electronic medical records
  • Best Practice
  • Pain management
  • Palliative care
  • Diabetes education and management
  • Iron infusion
  • Audits
  • Staffing
  • Rostering
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Surgical ward nursing
  • Critical care
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Acute care expertise

Timeline

Small Business Owner

Callows Carpentry & Co
08.2023 - Current

NUM Anaesthetics Recovery

Ramsay Health Care
03.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Kemp Nursing Agency
01.2023 - Current

Cleaner

Homestyle Cleaning And Property Care
02.2022 - 02.2023

Nurse in Charge Registered Nurse

Our Medical Home General Practice
05.2021 - 02.2022

Anaesthetics, Recovery, Day Stay

Liverpool Day Surgery
12.2020 - 05.2021

Picton Respiratory Clinic

Picton Family Practice
05.2020 - 12.2020

Registered Nurse, PACU, Anaesthetics, Day Surgery

Healthscope
06.2015 - 05.2020

Registered Nurse Orthopaedics

NSW Health
03.2009 - 06.2015

Endorsed Enrolled Nurse

NSW Health
03.2003 - 03.2009

Higher School Certificate -

East Hills Girls Tech High School

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

UWS

Certificate IV - Food And Beverage

TAFE
Kelly Andronicus