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Kristen (Kris) Carroll

Kristen (Kris) Carroll

Ballarat,VIC

Summary

Accomplished, dedicated and compassionate Division 1 Registered Nurse, working with UFS Medical since 2009, in all aspects of general practice nursing.

Broad background of acute hospital and nursing home experience; with special interests in general surgical, orthopaedics and aged care.

Recent experience working in the Priority Primary Care Centre, further consolidating and expanding assessment and triage skills.

Open to further education and training.

Passionate about wholistic patient care, wound care and achieving the best results for surgical, acute and chronic wounds.

Renowned for compassion and empathy, with the ability to build and nurture great relationships with patients of all ages and their families/carers.

Sound clinical judgement with demonstrated expertise in wound care, immunisation administration, ear irrigation, assisting with minor surgical procedures, carrying out ECG's, sterilising and all aspects of general practice nursing.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse - Division 1

Priority Primary Care Centre
04.2023 - Current
  • Utilise critical thinking skills to triage and prioritise nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying doctor on duty and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Carry out care as instructed and administer medications via oral and intramuscular injections.
  • Skillfully manage challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills in a very small and busy environment.
  • Manage patient care from admission to discharge, including data collection, clinical notes and discharge letters.

Practice Nurse

UFS Medical
12.2009 - Current
  • Maintain a clean and safe environment, adhering to infection control protocols and ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Utilise electronic health records systems (Zedmed) effectively for accurate data entry, retrieval, and communication among healthcare team members.
  • Participation in professional development activities to stay current on best practices in nursing care delivery methods.
  • Provide compassionate support to patients during medical procedures, alleviating anxiety and discomfort, and building trust with a number of breathing, visualisation and listening techniques and a creative variety of distraction strategies.
  • Deliver high-quality patient care with strong attention to detail in administering medications/immunisation, treatments, and wound care.
  • Contribute to improved community health outcomes through disease prevention efforts, patient education and collaborative care planning.
  • Conduct regular audits of medical supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate stock levels for uninterrupted patient care delivery.

Education

Bachelor Of Nursing -

Federation University Australia
Ballarat, VIC
2001

State Enrolled Nurse -

Melbourne School For Enrolled Nurses
Toorak, VIC
1991

Skills

  • Able to work as an effective team member but also with a high level of autonomy
  • Wound care expertise, including training and practice in conservative sharp wound debridement skills Recent training in basic suturing
  • Procedure preparations, assistance, removal of sutures and follow up wound care Particularly with excisions of skin cancers, lesions and Implanon insertion and removal
  • Sound childhood, adult and travel immunisation knowledge, ordering, administration and documentation, including PRODA
  • Demonstrated triage and time management skills
  • Exceptional patient care and mental health support
  • Compassion and empathy; Special interest and some lived and professional experience with Trans, Gender Diverse and LBGTQI Community
  • Health promotion and chronic disease management
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Certification

Immunisation Accreditation

Wound Care and Debridement

Ear Irrigation

Timeline

Registered Nurse - Division 1

Priority Primary Care Centre
04.2023 - Current

Practice Nurse

UFS Medical
12.2009 - Current

Bachelor Of Nursing -

Federation University Australia

State Enrolled Nurse -

Melbourne School For Enrolled Nurses

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