Kymberley York-Lennox
Wodonga,VIC
Summary
Driven nursing professional with over 24 years of experience in hospital, community, research and aged care environments. Competant at conducting patient assessments, developing individualised care plans and implementing prescribed orders. Successful at delivering high-quality patient care to advance recovery goals, and improve overall health..
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Albury-Wodonga Health
Wodonga, VIC
02.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Partnered with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to formulate individualised treatment plans to deliver high-quality patient care.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimise pain and optimise patient outcomes.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict record keeping standards.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
Enrolled Nurse
Albury-Wodonga Health
Wodonga, VIC
11.2017 - 01.2024
Enrolled Nurse Night Shift Supervisor
Allity Aged Care
West Albury
02.2017 - 03.2019
- Maintained comprehensive patient care plans and monitored staffs' implementation of physician's orders.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support, and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviours and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviours and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Enrolled Nurse/Continence Nurse
Estia
Thurgoona
08.2014 - 12.2017
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being
- . Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Research/Community Health Nurse
Royal District Nursing Service
Melbourne, VIC
08.2009 - 08.2014
- Led seminars for public attendance to educate on prevention and identification of medical conditions prevalent within community.
- Advised patients on preventive, therapeutic and rehabilitative therapies available, addressing benefits and drawbacks and suggesting treatments appropriate for unique situations.
- Performed preliminary evaluations of patient conditions, administering physical examinations and asking questions regarding mental health and lifestyle factors to report to physicians.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Referred patients to specialised health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Attended staff meetings and required courses to maintain knowledge of current clinic procedures and latest medical advances relevant to everyday practice.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Latrobe University
Wodonga, VIC12-2024
Certificate IV in Health Nursing -
R.M.I.T
Bundoora, VIC12-2000
Skills
- Wound Management
- Medication Administration
- Patient care assessment
- Care Co-ordination
- Creative problem solving
- Decision making
- Accurate Documentation
- Monitoring vital signs
- Critical thinking
- Compassionate and caring
Accomplishments
- Wound care management, professional development courses attended in Sydney with Smith and Nephew.
- Palliative care management, professional development through the PEPA program (Palliative Care Education and Training Collaborative).
- Chronic foot care management, The Benchmarque Group professional development.
- Strategic planning with NSWNMA for EBA Union representative NSWNMA (NSW Nursing representative for EBA
- Hand Hygiene Auditor 2025. National Hand Hygiene Initiative. Australian Commission on Safety & Quality Health care (ACSQHC).
Affiliations
- Postgraduate study. Foundations of Infection Prevention and Surveillance. Australian College for Infection Prevention and Control (ASIPC) (ongoing)
- Nurse Immuniser study program, University of South Australia (ongoing)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Albury-Wodonga Health
02.2024 - Current
Enrolled Nurse
Albury-Wodonga Health
11.2017 - 01.2024
Enrolled Nurse Night Shift Supervisor
Allity Aged Care
02.2017 - 03.2019
Enrolled Nurse/Continence Nurse
Estia
08.2014 - 12.2017
Research/Community Health Nurse
Royal District Nursing Service
08.2009 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Nursing -
Latrobe University
Certificate IV in Health Nursing -
R.M.I.T
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