Larissa Torpy

-Liaised with patients and families to address concerns and enhance care experience

-Using RosterOn to enter sick leave and fill vacancies
-Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team
-Reviewing and investigating incidents on Riskman

-Utilized critical thinking to analyze complex situations, leading to informed decision-making

-Facilitated conflict resolution among team members

-Using RosterOn to enter sick leave and fill vacancies-Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team-Reviewing and investigating incidents on Riskman

-Supporting and working alongside nurse unit manager

-Attending monthly meetings with medical team

-Attending regular ANUM meetings

-Provide advanced cognitive assessments and behavioral management strategies for patients with delirium, dementia, and cognitive impairment.

-Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop safe care plans for high-risk, behaviourally complex patients, ensuring tailored support and effective care delivery.

-Deliver staff education on cognitive care, de-escalation, and trauma-informed communication.

-Led quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient safety and reduced behavioral incidents, promoting a safer care environment.

-Precepted new graduates and staff, fostering adherence to high clinical standards and safe practices.

-Led clinical education and audits, implementing process improvements that enhanced ward safety.

-Supported NUM/ANUM team in implementing policies and protocols, strengthening clinical governance initiatives.

• Oversaw daily operations of pet treat business, ensuring smooth functioning and customer satisfaction.
• Created innovative dog treat recipes tailored to customer preferences, enhancing product appeal.
• Participated in markets and events across Victoria, showcasing products and delivering exceptional customer service.

-Allocated and supported staff to ensure optimal patient care

-Utilized RosterOn to manage sick leave and efficiently fill vacancies -Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team -Reviewing and investigating incidents on Riskman

-Supporting and working alongside nurse unit manager

-Liaising with patients and their families

-Attending regular ANUM meetings

-Attending monthly meetings with medical team

-Critical thinking & complex decision making

-Conflict resolution

- Precepted graduate nurses, enhancing their clinical skills and confidence in a supportive environment

- Performed male and female catheterization, ensuring patient comfort and adherence to safety protocols

- Performed intravenous cannulation on patients to administer medications and fluids safely.

- Collaborated effectively with team members to achieve common goals.

- Maintained detailed documentation for compliance and care continuity.

- Documentation

- Educated patients and staff on health management, improving understanding and compliance with treatment plans

- Working In charge

• Administered daily care and feeding for diverse animal species, ensuring their health and well-being.
• Led dogs on daily walks to promote their physical health.
• Walked dogs daily to promote physical exercise and social interaction. on daily walks to promote their physical health.

- 6 months theatre rotation

- 3 months medical surgical rotation

- 3 months Grant Lodge rotation (aged care)