KIRSTY KALLASMAE
Varsity Lakes,QLD
Summary
I am a dedicated, hardworking and compassionate Registered Nurse with over 15 years of experience across various nursing specialties. I have a proven track record of delivering high-quality, patient-centred care through evidence-based practice. Skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration and determined to provide positive patient outcomes. Seeking to share expertise and passion for nursing and to contribute to your organisation.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Agency Registered Nurse
Alliance
04.2024 - Current
- Ability to adapt to a variety of different wards and facilities whilst providing a high standard of care.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Adapted quickly to changes inpatient acuity levels and adjusted care plans accordingly to meet evolving needs.
- Ensured infection control measures were strictly followed according to hospital policies, minimizing risk of cross-contamination among patients.
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills while assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care, leading to improved clinical outcomes.
Registered Nurse Medical Ward
Goulburn Valley Health
02.2010 - 04.2024
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Rostering of Staff for a busy 44 bed medical ward
Cardiac Ambassador Secondment
Goulburn Valley Health
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Patient assessment
- Patient/family Education
- Follow-up phone calls and making appropriate referrals
- Data collection, documentation and reporting
- Working as part of a interdisciplinary team as well as autonomously
- Strong communication skills and effective time management
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills
COVID-19 Vaccinator
Goulburn Valley Health
05.2021 - 12.2022
- Administered vaccinations via intramuscular injection and completed proper documentation.
- Providing education and information to consumers to obtain informed consent.
- Staying up to date with the latest government health recommendations to provided the highest standard of care possible
- Post Administration monitoring and observations
- Immunisations preparation
- Excellent communication and time management skills
- Providing empathetic compassionate care
- Travelling around Regional Victoria on Jabba the bus to provide a service to clients unable to travel to major vaccination hubs
COVID-19 Tester Secondment
Goulburn Valley Health
05.2020 - 12.2022
- Client assessment
- Specimen collection, labelling of samples and timely delivery to pathology.
- Adhering to strict PPE and infection control policies
- Staying up to date with the latest government advice to give the highest standard of service to the community.
- Data collection and reporting.
- Empathetic care
Hospital Admissions Risk Program (HARP-ED) Secondment
Goulburn Valley Health
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Assessments of referred clients of patients in the Emergency department
- Working with a variety of different health care professionals to deliver best care possible
- Liaising with different community services to provide best outcome possible for clients.
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Referrals to appropriate services
- Patient/family education and support
- Supporting staff and ED to develop care plans for specific clients to decrease hospital admissions.
Post Acute Care Secondment
Goulburn Valley Health
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Patient assessment and documentation
- Referrals to different community services to assist clients to safely transition from hospital setting back to home.
- Liaising with different community organisations
- Working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Follow up phone calls and assessments
- Patient/family education and support
- Excellent communication skills
- Problem solving skills
Day Procedure Unit
Goulburn Valley Health
02.2010 - 12.2010
- Admitting and Discharging
- Post Op Observations and monitoring
- Assisting consultants with endoscopes and minor procedures
- Administration of prescribed medications
- Education and post operative information
- Appointment reminders and pre appointment instructions
- Coordination of busy Theatre lists
- Time management
- Empathetic and compassionate care
Graduate Nurse Program
Goulburn Valley Health
02.2009 - 02.2010
- Consolidating knowledge and skills learnt whilst at university.
- Refining time management
- Rotating through a Rehabilitation Ward, Medical Ward, Surgical Ward and Day Procedure Unit.
Psychiatric Service Officer
Barwon Health
06.2005 - 12.2008
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Deakin University
Geelong, VIC04.2009
Skills
- Patient assessment and care planning
- Medication administration and management
- Working as part of a Interdisciplinary team
- Providing patient centred care
- Compassionate and Empathetic Care
- Critical Thinking and problem solving skills
- Excellent Time management
- Patient and family advocacy
- Wound care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Excellent Communication skills
- Mentoring of students and new staff
- Clinical Decision making using evidence based practice
Timeline
Agency Registered Nurse
Alliance
04.2024 - Current
Cardiac Ambassador Secondment
Goulburn Valley Health
10.2022 - 08.2023
COVID-19 Vaccinator
Goulburn Valley Health
05.2021 - 12.2022
COVID-19 Tester Secondment
Goulburn Valley Health
05.2020 - 12.2022
Hospital Admissions Risk Program (HARP-ED) Secondment
Goulburn Valley Health
10.2019 - 06.2020
Post Acute Care Secondment
Goulburn Valley Health
08.2018 - 11.2018
Registered Nurse Medical Ward
Goulburn Valley Health
02.2010 - 04.2024
Day Procedure Unit
Goulburn Valley Health
02.2010 - 12.2010
Graduate Nurse Program
Goulburn Valley Health
02.2009 - 02.2010
Psychiatric Service Officer
Barwon Health
06.2005 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Nursing -
Deakin University
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