Kim Arnell
Isle of Capri,QLD
Summary
Dedicated and patient-focused with proven experience in paediatric and adult peri-operative and post anaesthetic care. Extensive expertise as a specialist practice nurse in a private cosmetic clinic, honing skills in providing exceptional patient care. Committed to delivering high-quality healthcare and excelling in delivering optimal outcomes for those under my care.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Post Anaesthetist Care Unit
Pindara Specialist Day Procedure centre
01.2017 - Current
- Providing holistic care for patients immediately following an anaesthetic, surgery or procedure in an established safe and encouraging environment
- Providing patient care according to the hospital processes, policies and procedures
- Obtaining and recording vital signs and ensuring that all vital signs are within normal range
- Performing airway assessment and management
- Identifying and managing life threatening postoperative and anaesthetic complications
- Managing post operative pain and administering pain management as per PACU protocol, and assessing efficiency of such medication
- Managing post operative surgical sites
- Maintaining excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Monitoring patient’s until discharge criteria is met, and ensuring the safety of the patient until the next stage of their peri operative journey
Flight Attendant
Ansett Airlines
03.2000 - 09.2021
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability amidst schedule changes, delays, or challenging situations while maintaining a positive attitude.
- Enhanced passenger satisfaction by providing exceptional in-flight service and addressing individual needs.
- Promoted brand reputation by exhibiting professionalism, friendliness, and attentiveness in every interaction with customers.
- Increased customer loyalty through personalized interactions, promptly attending to concerns, and resolving issues professionally.
- Handled medical emergencies calmly and competently following established protocols while liaising with the cockpit crew as needed.
- Ensured safety and comfort of customers onboard aircraft.
Post Anaesthetic Care Unit
Spring Hill Specialist Day Hospital
08.2016 - 01.2017
Specialist Practice Nurse
Cosmetic Surgery Institute of Australia
09.2004 - 08.2016
- Patient management, education and assessment both pre and post operatively
- Post operative care and management of surgical wounds
- Management of patient medication
- Treatment room management including stock control
- Clinical documentation
- Non surgical cosmetic treatments including Botox/Dysport, and excellent experience performing skin rejuvenation laser treatments under the supervision of a physician
- Surgical assistance for minor procedures
- Reception duties
Registered nurse, Peri-operative and post anaesthetic care
Mater Children’s and Adult Hospital
09.1996 - 08.2015
- Delivery of holistic patient focused care through comprehensive patient assessment to safely transition a patient in the immediate phase after surgery and anaesthetic reversal
- Provide advanced nursing care through specialist knowledge and skills to be able to manage post anaesthetic emergencies
- This may include compromised airway, nausea and vomiting, hypothermia, respiratory and cardiac arrest
- Assessing and management of postoperative pain
- Adhering to ACORN standards and guidelines as established by the college and demonstrating advanced clinical skills as both circulating and instrument nurse
- Liaise between doctors, fellow members of the multidisciplinary operative team and patients/guardians demonstrating effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Maintaining a high level of documentation of nursing actions and patient’s records, including recognition of complications of anaesthetic and surgical procedures
Education
Laser safety certificate -
Royal Brisbane Hospital
Brisbane, QLD01.2007
Completion Of Flight Attendant Course - Customer Service Aircraft And Personal Safety
Ansett Airlines
Melbourne Airport, VIC02.2000
Post Graduate Diploma of Midwifery -
Australian Catholic University
Brisbane, QLD01.2000
Certificate of Registered Nurse -
Townsville General Hospital
Townsville, QLD01.1991
High School Certificate -
Townsville Grammar School
Townsville, QLD01.1986
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessment
- Patient education and counselling
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient assessment's
- Medication administration
- Patient and family advocacy
- Professional bedside manner
Referees
Kim Wise
Nurse Unit Manager
Pindara Day Procedure Centre
0414537405
Dr Daniel Fleming
0400701070
Timeline
Post Anaesthetist Care Unit
Pindara Specialist Day Procedure centre
01.2017 - Current
Post Anaesthetic Care Unit
Spring Hill Specialist Day Hospital
08.2016 - 01.2017
Specialist Practice Nurse
Cosmetic Surgery Institute of Australia
09.2004 - 08.2016
Flight Attendant
Ansett Airlines
03.2000 - 09.2021
Registered nurse, Peri-operative and post anaesthetic care
Mater Children’s and Adult Hospital
09.1996 - 08.2015
Laser safety certificate -
Royal Brisbane Hospital
Post Graduate Diploma of Midwifery -
Australian Catholic University
Certificate of Registered Nurse -
Townsville General Hospital
High School Certificate -
Townsville Grammar School
Completion Of Flight Attendant Course - Customer Service Aircraft And Personal Safety
Ansett Airlines
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