Kim Barajan
Buderim,QLD
Summary
Experienced nurse who studied Bachelors of Science in Nursing currently employed at Sunshine Coast Queensland Health; Adult Mental Health in patient unit. Dedicated on caring for patients while utilising consistent and organised practice within my scope. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges. This is proven through feedback from nurses I have worked alongside with. Eager to start and be part of the team, bringing the skillset learned from previous workplace. I am hoping to maintain these hard and soft skills while also continuing professional development
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Acute Adult Mental Health
Nambour General Hospital
02.2023 - Current
- Provided direct patient care with 5 to 1 patient to nurse ratio. Stabilised patients in an acute adult setting consisting of 22 bed unit (intensive care unit and open ward)
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Supported patients needing mental health care to relieve anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
- Observed patient behaviours and mental status and took course of action of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences. Documented this through CIMHA.
- Identified behaviours that necessitated intervention and use of de-escalation techniques to prevent further escalation.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Administered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses. Documented this through the use of iEMR
Registered Nurse, Acute Adult Mental Health
Rockhampton Base Hospital
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Managed care from admission to discharge as a new graduate in an acute adult setting with 4 to 1 patient to nursing ratio (high dependency and low dependency unit composed of 24 beds).
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Updated patient charts (paper based) with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Engaged with multidisciplinary team in treatment during meetings to promote positive patient outcomes.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Continuing professional development through acquiring a graduate position with the hospital and a certificate in mental health in university.
Education
Certificate - Mental Health Nursing
Central Queensland University
Rockhampton, QLD12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Central Queensland University
Rockhampton, QLD12.2021
Skills
- Basic and Complex wound dressing
- Efficient and competent
- Teamwork
- Communication and languages
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Critical thinking and creative problem solving
- Professionalism
- Patient-centred care
Placements
Mental Health Unit - 6 week placement
- Documentation (MSE and patient flow)
- Assisting with admission and discharge
- Client interaction and handover
- Medication and patient safety
Yeppoon Family Practice - 4 week placement
- Immunisation and vaccination administration
- Simple to complex wound dressing
- Triage nursing
- Assisting skin lesion biopsy
- Patient education and continuation of care
Paediatrics and Mental Health Unit - 4 week placement
- Assisting with ADL's
- Performed MMSE
- Assisted with medication
Capricorn Coast and Health Service - 4 week placement
- Assisting with ADL's and medication
- Performed basic wound dressing and covid safety
- Contributed to after care, referral to allied health services
Rockhampton Base Hospital - 4 week placement
- Assisted with QADDS and ADL's
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients
Certification
- Sonjie Gage
Clinical Nurse
Email: Sonjie.gage@health.qld.gov.au
Phone number: (07) 49206318
- Matthew Johnson
Nurse Educator
Email: Matthew.johnson@health.qld.gov.au
Phone number: (07) 49205500
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Acute Adult Mental Health
Nambour General Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Acute Adult Mental Health
Rockhampton Base Hospital
02.2022 - 02.2023
Certificate - Mental Health Nursing
Central Queensland University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Central Queensland University
- Sonjie Gage
Clinical Nurse
Email: Sonjie.gage@health.qld.gov.au
Phone number: (07) 49206318
- Matthew Johnson
Nurse Educator
Email: Matthew.johnson@health.qld.gov.au
Phone number: (07) 49205500
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