Kristal Stephenson

Graduate program, 6 months in a General Surgical ward and 6 months in an Acute Stroke / Medical Ward.

Returned to the Surgical ward as of March 2026

Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

• Administered patient care in high-pressure environments, ensuring safety and comfort.
• Administered pre-operative and post-operative care to ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Monitored vital signs and documented changes to inform medical decision-making.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.

• A 5 wing facility, 167 beds with a closed Memory Support Unit.

Key Achievements:

• Adapting to the challenges of working within a ever changing Memory support unit
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptable, working with a broader scope of practice including medication administration and clinical assessments.
• Reliability, commitment and punctuality shown working shifts across 7 days.
• Communicated with physicians, nurses and caregivers to support continuum of care.
• Built strong rapport with patients and family members to provide stable and supportive care, in a patient focused environment/facility.
• Reduced risk of infection by following aseptic techniques.
• Attended and documented vital signs to track medical symptoms and the progress of treatments.
• Helped patients with daily living requirements by bathing, dressing, and assisting with mobility needs including pressure area care and prevention.

• Built and maintained positive relationships with supervisors, co-workers and guests.
• Completed opening and closing duties utilizing appropriate checklists and stock management as well as rostering.
• Managed operations during shift, with awareness of activities of employees and customers.
• Delegated tasks, communicated expectations and directed workflows to improve performance.
• Motivated team to deliver quality service while promoting energetic and collaborative environment.