Kristine Smith
Parkes,NSW
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse /Registered Midwife
Western NSW Local Health District
Parkes , NSW
03.2010 - 02.2024
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients in the Maternity antenatal , postnatal program (MAPP)
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Education
Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing - Rural And Remote
The NSW Collage of Nursing
Sydney, NSW11-1998
Midwifery Update
University of New England
Armidale, NSW06-1995
Midwifery
Auburn District Hospital
Auburn, NSW05-1984
Hospital Based Nurses Training - Nursing
Orange Base Hospital
Orange, NSW08-1981
Skills
- Diabetes management
- Case Management
- Chart updating
- Data Collection
- Patient Management
- Health care consultation with Obstertricians in clinics and allied health staff
- Nursing staff leadership
- Emergency Response
- Supply Restocking
- Appointment Scheduling of maternal care
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Medical assessment
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Postpartum Care
- Emergency Procedures
- Prenatal care
- Home visits both antenatal and postnatal
- IV setup and cannulation and venepuncture
- ISBAR communication
- Basic life support
- Advanced neonatal resuscitation
- Fetal welfare and Obstetric emergencies
- Collecting vitals
- Coordinating referrals for high risk women
- Newborn education
- Hearing screenings
Accomplishments
- 2019 was asked to take part in the planning of the new maternity program in Parkes when there was a change in our maternity services. It was unfortunate that the unit closed . Planning was in place to provide an antenatal and postnatal program for women in our town . I was successful in obtaining a position which was 56hrs PPT.
- 2020 awarded Western NSW Midwife of the year
- 2013 Midwife of the year parkes health Service
- 2024 recognition of 47 years of service to NSW Health
Timeline
Registered Nurse /Registered Midwife
Western NSW Local Health District
03.2010 - 02.2024
Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing - Rural And Remote
The NSW Collage of Nursing
Midwifery Update
University of New England
Midwifery
Auburn District Hospital
Hospital Based Nurses Training - Nursing
Orange Base Hospital
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