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Work History
Education
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Reference
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Kirstyn Rantall

Kirstyn Rantall

Lara,VIC

Summary

Dynamic Urology Nurse Specialist with extensive experience at Geelong Urology, excelling in patient education, urological care, and assessments. Proven ability in diagnosing and managing complex conditions, while fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in catheter care, bladder training, intravesical treatments, erectile dysfunction, and assisting with procedures.

Excel in communication, empathy, and time management to enhance patient comfort and treatment outcomes.

Dedicated, adaptable, and dependable. Compassionate patient support, ensuring optimal outcomes, and enhancing care delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Urology Nurse Specialist

Geelong Urology
Geelong, Vic
06.2017 - Current
  • Conducting comprehensive urological assessments including history taking, physical examinations and diagnostic skills. Diagnose and treat urological conditions including UIT, prostrate / bladder disorders and erectile dysfunction
  • ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests such as urinalysis, MSU, ultrasounds, CT scans and Flow rate and bladder scans
  • proficient in assessing, managing and treating any pre or post operative complications to help reduce hospital admissions or GP presentations, such as UTI diagnosis and treatments, blocked catheters, urinary retention
  • administering medication such as s/c or IM injections for hormone therapy, pain management and intravesical treatment for chronic UTI management and bladder cancer
  • Provide patient education on all urological conditions, treatment options and preventative measures. Includes all pre and post operative education, meatal dilation, erectile dysfunction, intermittent catheters, catheters
  • provide direct care to urology patients including all pre and post operative care, catheter care, wound management, hormone therapy, cancer treatment, erectile dysfunction and sexual health. Manage a caseload of 5-20 patients daily which involves a variety of individual care and treatment, patient education, referrals and phone calls
  • Assisting in procedures safely and aseptically that includes setting up and clean up of flexible cystoscopies, Intravesical botox and minor surgical procedures, flow rate and bladder scans
  • monitor patient responses to treatment, make adjustments to and report changes to doctors
  • triage all new referrals ensuring all relevant tests have been completed or order them, adding updated medication and past medical history to the patient electronic health system (genie)
  • collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care and ensure optimal outcomes are achieved, such as GPS, community nurses and pelvic floor physio
  • implemented, developed and maintaining an extensive nursing manual that includes detailed and thorough nursing policies, as well as comprehensive patient education leaflets and booklets
  • documenting accurate and detailed medical records of all patient intervention and outcomes
  • catheter care and management including both urethral and SPC catheters

Registered Nurse

St John of God Hospital
Geelong, Victoria
03.2003 - 06.2017
  • Worked as a registered nurse on 2East. My role involved working closely with physician and medical teams to create a caring, safe and stimulating environment in which the physical and emotional needs of patients was met. Care involved evaluating patient care needs, prioritising treatment and maintaining a professional and compassionate level of patient care to both Urology and orthopedic patients.
  • demonstrated the ability to educate patients, families and staff in all areas of urology and orthopedic nursing.
  • sound knowledge and skills in the practice of infection management.
  • equally comfortable in working independently, in a team or in a leadership role

Registered Nurse

werribee mercy hospital
Werribee, Victoria
02.2001 - 03.2003
  • Registered nurse on a surgical ward specialising in Urology, gynecology, ENT, minor orthopedics and pediatric care

Education

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

Deakin University
Geelong, VIC
01-1999

Diploma - Community Servies

Gordon Institute of TAFE
Geelong, VIC
01-1996

High School Diploma -

Oberon High Shool
Belmont, VIC
01-1992

Skills

  • Care plan development
  • Electronic health records management
  • Medical recordkeeping
  • Clinical judgment
  • Medical assessment
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Emergency response
  • Diagnosing illnesses / conditions such as UTI, prostate or bladder conditions, urinary retention, wound infections
  • Care planning
  • Patient assessment
  • Patient consultation
  • Urinary diversion management
  • Catheter care
  • Health promotion
  • Postoperative care
  • Urinary incontinence management
  • Preoperative preparation
  • Compassionate care
  • Collaborative practice
  • Intermittent catheterization
  • Team building
  • Urologic surgery assistance
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Patient monitoring
  • Surgical assistance
  • Infection control
  • Wound management
  • Patient triage
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Patient education
  • Medication administration
  • Diagnostic testing
  • Urological assessment

Affiliations

  • USANZ (Urological society of Australia & New Zealand) conference, Adelaide 2024
  • ANZUNS (Australia and New Zealand Urological Society) Victoria section meeting Participated as a guest speaker presenting The role of BCG in the treatment of bladder cancer to the nursing division, Melbourne 2024
  • ANZUNS Victoria section meeting, Melbourne 2023
  • USANZ conference, Melbourne 2023
  • AZUNS Victoria section meeting Melbourne 2022
  • Continence Foundation of Australia conference, Geelong 2017
  • Certificate IV Training and assessment Geelong 2009

Accomplishments

  • ANZUNS (Australia and New Zealand Urological Nurses Society) Victoria section meeting Melbourne 2023. Was an invited presenter and presented to the nursing division.The presentation was on the evolvement of BCG and its role in treating bladder cancer.

Reference

  • Gemma Roper, Geelong Urology Practice Manager. Business ph: 52299105 Mobile 0431 320 414
  • Brianna Ralph - Geelong Urology practice- Urology Nurse Specialist Mobile 0439 632 616
  • Kay Talbot - Urology Nurse Consultant - urology prosthetics & founding member of Victorian Nurses Society (VUNS) mobile 0418 585 172

Timeline

Urology Nurse Specialist

Geelong Urology
06.2017 - Current

Registered Nurse

St John of God Hospital
03.2003 - 06.2017

Registered Nurse

werribee mercy hospital
02.2001 - 03.2003

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

Deakin University

Diploma - Community Servies

Gordon Institute of TAFE

High School Diploma -

Oberon High Shool

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