Kerryn Woodward
Kangy Angy,NSW
Summary
Registered Nurse with strong interest in Drug and Alcohol Nursing wanting to take next career step within this area. Committed to providing patient centred care, individual treatment plans and helping patients meet recovery goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Drug & Alcohol Inpatient Unit
Maruma-Li
08.2020 - Current
- Support patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management strategies to empower patients to make informed decisions regarding their treatment plans
- Assessment of patients in active withdrawal and provide interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms
- Monitor, assess and record patient's condition and support patient discharge planning
- Deliver direct nursing care while following established policies, procedures and protocols
- Assess patients to identify immediate care needs and facilitate individualised plans of care to restore and promote patient health and recovery
- Promoted adoption of healthy behaviours, engagement in self-care and adherence to care plans in patients by applying behavioural strategies such as harm minimisation
- Complete comprehensive patient assessments to determine individual needs, formulating plans of care in collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers
- Working in a non-judgemental approach whilst supporting vulnerable persons who often exhibit challenging behaviour towards others.
Nurse Unit Manager- Holiday Relief
Maruma-LI
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- 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.
Intake Officer- Secondment Position
Maruma-li
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Observed strict confidentiality guidelines to properly secure information and data.
- Scheduled appointments and managed bed booking for Maruma-li
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated situations from distressed clients
- 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.
- Conferred with a multi-disciplinary teams to discuss devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Carry out a detailed Drug and alcohol assessment of clients
Registered Nurse Surgical Unit 2
Wyong Hospital
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Delivered direct nursing care while following established policies, procedures and protocols
- Managed and cared for surgical patients experiencing various health issues pre and post operatively
- Utilised technical skills to facilitate care of the surgical patient including management of drains, dressings and supportive therapies such as Nasogastric tubes, PCA's, Intravenous Therapy
- Used strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care
- Provided excellent direct patient care using a comprehensive and holistic approach engaging the patient and family in their care
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors, allied health and patient/carers to ensure consistent communication for continued best care practices.
Skills
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Appointment Scheduling
- Case Management
- Unit Administration
- Precepting
- Patient Management
- Care Plan Development
- Coordinating Referrals
- Patient Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Care Planning
- Staff Supervision
Education Training Qualifications
- 2022 , Graduate Certificate in Addiction Studies for Health Professionals
- 2019, Bachelor of Nursing, University of Newcastle
- 2012, Diploma of Management, TAFE NSW
- 2011, Certificate IV Customer Contact, TAFE NSW
- 2009, Certificate IV Occupational Health and Safety, TAFE NSW
- 2009, Certificate III Retail, TAFE NSW
References
- Richard Green, Nursing Unit Manager, Maruma-Li. Email: richard.green@health.nsw.gov.au, Contact: 0414 192 266
- Jenny Lane, Email, Nurse Manager, Drug & Alcohol Services/HIV & Related Programs (DAS/HARP) Email: jennifer.lane@health.nsw.gov.au Contact 0417 441 466
Timeline
Intake Officer- Secondment Position
Maruma-li
06.2023 - 07.2023
Nurse Unit Manager- Holiday Relief
Maruma-LI
01.2023 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse Drug & Alcohol Inpatient Unit
Maruma-Li
08.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse Surgical Unit 2
Wyong Hospital
02.2020 - 08.2020
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