Kristen Louise Arkus

Working under the medical oversight of Fresh Clinics.

• Conducted thorough skin assessments to determine appropriate treatment plans
• Administered injectable treatments such as Botox and fillers with precision, achieving desired aesthetic results.
• Performing various Dermal Therapies including chemical peels, microdermabrasion, non-ablative laser treatments, IPL treatments, LED therapy and facials.
• Educated patients on skin health, pre-and post-treatment care instructions, minimising complications and promoting healing.
• Maintained a safe and sterile environment within the clinic, adhering to strict infection control protocols.
• Provided exceptional customer service to create long-lasting relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business.

Shellharbour Emergency Department Casual Pool

• Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District - Emergency Department - Wollongong Hospital

• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, promoting adherence to prescribed regimens for improved health outcomes at home.
• Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District - Emergency Department - Wollongong Hospital - Casual Pool

While on the casual pool, I commenced working within the Emergency Department allowed me to experience and gain knowledge of emergency nursing

I remained working there while completing my Bachelor of Nursing and transitioning to a Registered Nurse within the Emergency Department

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District - Shellharbour Hospital and Wollongong Hospital Casual Pool

• Providing safe and effective patient-centred nursing care in a variety of different wards and specialities within Shellharbour and Wollongong Hospital
• I was given the opportunity to be trained and work as an Anaesthetic Nurse in Shellharbour Hospital in non-urgent elective surgeries in specialities including ophthalmology, gynaecology, plastics, dental, endoscopy and orthopaedics

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District - ISLHD Community Health - Community Nursing

• Providing nursing care within the community or community health setting
• Basic and complex wound assessment and care including Compression Bandaging, Negative Pressure Wound Therapy, Conservative Sharp Wound Debridement and removal of clips and sutures
• Drain Management (Jackson-Pratt, Pleurx, VeriVac) measuring drainage, monitoring for infection and removal as needed
• Medication Administration in the community such as Pre and Post Op Clexane
• Catheter Care

Sydney/Sydney Eye Hospital, 1 East - Ophthalmology/Hands

• Pre- and Post-Operative nursing management for ophthalmology and hand surgeries
• Nursing management of acute ophthalmology conditions