Kylie Bourne
Alstonville,NSW
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at St Andrews Care, excelling in patient advocacy and wound care management. Proven leadership and critical thinking skills enhance team performance and patient outcomes. Adept in advanced technology, including LeeCare, ensuring efficient care delivery and fostering strong relationships with patients and families.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Registered Nurse
St Andrews Care
Ballina, NSW
11.2021 - 04.2024
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Assisted in wound care and dressing changes for diverse patient needs.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
Austcorp Employment agency
Coffs Harbour
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Agency Registered Nurse
- Care of residents of a medium to large size residential aged care facilities
- Conducting regular assessments and client observations.
- Supervision of care staff.
- Medication administration and management.
- Built rapport with residents and their families
- Resident centred care according to care plans.
- Wound care management.
- Ability to use computer based system.
Registered Nurse
RSL Life Care
Ballina
01.2016 - 12.2020
- In charge and managed residential Aged care facility mostly at night.
- Leading clinical team and supervision of care staff.
- Worked well independently and within a team to provide the best care for the residents.
- Individual care for residents as per care plans.
- Conducting regular assessments and client observations, BP, pulse and oxygen saturation.
- Medication administration.
- Built rapport with residents and family.
- Worked well within a multidisciplinary team including doctors, physiotherapists, pharmacists.
- Resident centered care with diverse needs such as depression, dementia, chronic illness and other conditions due to old age.
- Providing end of life care for palliating residents and their families.
- Wound care management.
- Provide pain relief measures including non - medication interventions.
- Computer skills especially knowledge in Leecare.
Registered Nurse
Skin Cancer clinic
Ballina
06.2015 - 04.2016
- Assist surgeon with daily surgeries.
- Assist with setting up surgical equipment within sterile environment.
- Attend to wound care and management.
Registered Nurse
Bupa Aged Care
Ballina
06.2012 - 01.2016
- In charge and management of Aged care facility.
- Supervision of care workers.
- Nursing care plan reviews and assessments.
- Medication management and administration.
- Conducting client observations, BP, Temperature, Oxygen saturation, pulse and respiration.
- Ability to use computer programs.
Registered Nurse
NSW Health
Lismore
03.2011 - 04.2012
- Post graduate position at Lismore base hospital and Ballina rehabilitation.
- Day to day management of patient workload such as nursing assessments, care plans, daily observations.
- Medication management including IV, IM and subcutaneous injections.
- Patient admission process and discharging planning.
Community Care worker
Home Care
Ballina
03.2008 - 11.2011
- Caring for clients in their homes including personal care, domestic duties and assisting with social needs such as shopping and outings.
Education
CPD education -
Australian College of Nursing
Ballina05-2024
Bachelor of Nursing -
Southern Cross University
Lismore11.2011
Some College (No Degree) -
Australian College of Nursing
Online LearningSkills
- Motivated Attitude
- Advanced Technology Skills
- Time Management
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Leadership
- Honesty and Integrity
- Excellent Work Ethic
- Teamwork Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Advocacy
- Ability to Work Independently
- Knowledge in Computer Program, LeeCare
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Community Registered Nurse
St Andrews Care
11.2021 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse
Austcorp Employment agency
02.2021 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse
RSL Life Care
01.2016 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse
Skin Cancer clinic
06.2015 - 04.2016
Registered Nurse
Bupa Aged Care
06.2012 - 01.2016
Registered Nurse
NSW Health
03.2011 - 04.2012
Community Care worker
Home Care
03.2008 - 11.2011
CPD education -
Australian College of Nursing
Bachelor of Nursing -
Southern Cross University
Some College (No Degree) -
Australian College of Nursing
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