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Kirsten Sivikofsky

Bulli,NSW

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, teamwork 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 communication.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant In Training

Figtree Private Hospital
Figtree, NSW
06.2009 - 02.2012
  • Assisting patients with their ADLs
  • Attend and document patient observations
  • Worked in all wards including; maternity, surgical, day surgery, medical, intensive are unit and sleep studies

Community Inclusion Worker

Ability Options
Figtree, NSW
04.2009 - 02.2012
  • Assisting client with ADLs
  • Maintaining client confidentiality
  • Involved with clients healthcare and nutrition

Physiotherapy/Hydrotherapy Aid

Lawrence Hargrave Hosptial
Thirroul, NSW
03.2007 - 02.2012
  • Transporting confidential patient files
  • Completing pool test- acid, alkaline, pH, temperature
  • Co-ordinate appointment times
  • Liaise between various hospital departments
  • Transporting patients from rooms to gym
  • Assisting with patient exercises
  • Ensuring patients are prepared and have the correct equipment to complete their gym program
  • Cleaning equipment and making beds

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

NSW Health
02.2012 - Current
  • Assess, plan, organise, evaluate and deliver holistic nursing care.
  • Collaborate with physicians to assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Collaborate with Allied Health, the patient and their family for discharge planning.
  • Administer medications via oral, intravenous, intranasal and intramuscular injections and monitor responses.
  • Insert intravenous cannulas and venepuncture for blood sampling.
  • Educate patients, families and caregivers on discharge management and follow up.
  • Maintain clear and concise patient records to ensure continuity of care.
  • Indwelling urinary catheter insertion with consent, monitoring, removal and documentation.
  • Advise patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Offer exceptional care and support to individuals and their families dealing with End of Life Pathways.
  • Perform frequent checks on life support equipment and make necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions in Resus.
  • Deliver high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Fast Track patients through assessment, ordering and administering standing orders for both medication and imaging.
  • Co-ordinate areas within the Emergency department and relieve the Nurse Unit Manager for breaks and meetings.
  • Train student nurses and New Graduates in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW
12.2011

Skills

  • Trained in Paediatrics, Resus, Fast Track, Triage and Co-ordinator Level
  • Blood Draw, Cannulation and Sample Collection
  • Effective Communication
  • Ability to work well within a team and independently
  • Problem Solving
  • Time Management
  • Clear Docuementation
  • Active Listening
  • Compassionate Care
  • Multitasking
  • Medication Administration
  • Privacy and Confidentiality

Certification

  • Co-ordinator trained and Relieving NUM for breaks 2017, St George Hospital
  • Triage trained 2015, Wollongong Hospital
  • CENA Trauma Nursing Program 2014, Burnie, Tasmania
  • CRANA Plus Maternity Emergency Care 2014, Esperance, Western Australia
  • ASSIST Trained (Acute Screening of Swallow in Stroke/TIA) 2014, St George Hospital
  • Fast Track trained 2014, St George Hospital
  • Resus trained 2014, St George Hospital
  • Paediatrics trained 2013, St George Hospital
  • Cannulation and Blood sampling trained 2013, St George Hospital

Hobbies

  • Woodworking
  • Camping and travelling
  • Swimming
  • Playing board games

References

Reference One - Aida Merhi

St George Hospital Emergency Clinical NUM

aida.merhi@health.nsw.gov.au

0434271661

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

NSW Health
02.2012 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant In Training

Figtree Private Hospital
06.2009 - 02.2012

Community Inclusion Worker

Ability Options
04.2009 - 02.2012

Physiotherapy/Hydrotherapy Aid

Lawrence Hargrave Hosptial
03.2007 - 02.2012

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of Wollongong

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