Kerry Iggulden
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. I am seeking to maintain part time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Client Centred Health Care
03.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Working within the disability sector - Yellow Card and Blue Card
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- 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.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Colonic Hydrotherapist
Gravity Colon Therapy
09.2023 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Community Health Worker
Self Employed Services
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Created and distributed health-related education materials to improve program awareness.
- Explained required eligibility applications to patients and helped complete applications for services.
- Addressed patient concerns and provided support to vulnerable demographics.
- Engaged clients in health-related activities to enhance overall well-being.
- Counsel patients on health-related topics and lifestyle changes for improved well-being.
- Monitored and documented participants' progress toward individualized health goals.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
Production Technician
Slade Health Care
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Performed setup of production equipment to establish optimal performance.
- Reported on findings and made proactive and targeted recommendation to senior leaders.
- Promptly documented and reported all defective equipment and hazardous conditions.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Executed continuous improvement initiatives to streamline production processes.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Manufactured cytotoxic products in accordance with TGA regulations
- Maintained sterile production techniques
- Packaged and label finished products in accordance with patient privacy
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St Vincent's Private Hospital Northside
08.2017 - 01.2022
- Team Leader across all shifts
- Pre and post-operative care of orthopaedic, neurological,spinal, urology and paediatric patients
- Care of PICC and CVL line – dressing changes and removal of lines
- Monitoring, care and removal of epidurals
- Monitoring of neurovascular observations
- Adhering to all limb precautions post operatively
- Wound management
- Management of post- operative bleeding
- Paediatric Advanced Life Support trained
- Male/female catheter insertion
- Trained in administering BCG treatments intravesically
- Competent with Delacy computer systems
- Competent with Riskman
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- 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.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
St Vincent's Private Hospital Northside
07.2008 - 02.2017
- Identified and assisted with opportunities for performance improvement activities on unit and with other service areas.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Assisted patients in performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs and PIC lines.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Evaluated charting procedures for adherence to best practices.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Came up with treatment plans and communicated with patients about options, medications and self-management.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Protected confidentiality of information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Education
Colon Hydrotherapist - Colon Hydrotherapy
Australian Colon Health
Melbourne, VIC04.2024
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Central Queensland University
Noosa, QLD11.2016
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
TAFE Queensland
South Bank, QLD04.2008
Skills
- Health Care System
- Care Plan Development
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Schedule Management
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Active Listening
- Invoice Statements
- Disease Information
- Household Chores
- Healthcare Advocacy
- Healthy Living Plans
- Nursing Diagnosis
- Invasive Procedures
- General Health Advice
- Blood Pressure Screening
- Diagnostics and Basic Care
- Risk Prevention Education
- Supervision
- IV Administration
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Documenting Vitals
- Pain Management Techniques
- Plastic Surgery
- Family Guidance
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Thoracic Surgery
- Intramuscular Injections
- Operational Standards
- Patient Health Information Access
- Wound Care
- Disease Processes
- Patient Intervention
- Nursing Process
- Patient Management
- Patient Admission
- Care Planning
- PICC Lines
- Nursing Intervention Adjustment
- Needs Advocacy
- Medication Administration
- Prevention Techniques
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Blood Product Administration
- ADLs Assistance
- Nasogastric Tube Insertion
- Patient and Family Education
- Patient Rapport
- Patient Education
- Admissions and Discharge Processes
- General Surgery
- Pain Prevention
- Operation Preparation
- Monitoring Recovery
- Community Program Referrals
- Alternative Treatments
- Oral Hygiene
- Training Junior Team Members
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Delegation and Motivation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Clear Patient Communication
- Glucose Testing
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Standards Administration
- Privacy Regulations
- Medical Charts and Records
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Pulmonary Conditions
- Microsoft Office
- Chest Tubes
- Medical Supply Management
- Update Electronic Charts
- Compassionate and Caring
- Spinal Fusion
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- Postoperative Complications
- Accurate Documentation
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Acute and Chronic Pain
Certification
- PALS - Paediatric Advanced Life Support
- Certified WWCC
- First Aide and CPR Training - 2022
References
Elouise Watson
CN - St Vincent's Private Hospital
0401 048 341
Alison Hayes
Afternoon shift Supervisor - Slade Health
0400 032 863
Barry Crew
Private Client
0401 351 591
Timeline
Colonic Hydrotherapist
Gravity Colon Therapy
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Client Centred Health Care
03.2023 - Current
Community Health Worker
Self Employed Services
10.2022 - 08.2023
Production Technician
Slade Health Care
01.2022 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St Vincent's Private Hospital Northside
08.2017 - 01.2022
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
St Vincent's Private Hospital Northside
07.2008 - 02.2017
Colon Hydrotherapist - Colon Hydrotherapy
Australian Colon Health
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Central Queensland University
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
TAFE Queensland
- PALS - Paediatric Advanced Life Support
- Certified WWCC
- First Aide and CPR Training - 2022
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