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Laura Bradbury

Lakelands

Summary

Compassionate individual skilled in developing and implementing patient-care plans, administering medication, and monitoring and recording patient progress. Adept at collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure quality and continuity of care. Committed to promoting optimal health and improving quality of life for patients. Excellent communication and critical thinking skills. Dependable and reliable individual aiming to gain further experience within my nursing role.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Cardiology

Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
04.2023 - Current
  • Managed the care of multiple specialities including cardiology, endocrinology, surgical, oncology, respiratory and renal.
  • Educated patients on their diagnosis, medications, dietary and lifestyle changes, post-op care and other relevant information to promote improved health outcomes.
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients including escalating care when required.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.

Console Operator

EG Fuelco Australia
02.2022 - 04.2023
  • Utilized POS system to handle customer cash and debit card transactions
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to manager.
  • Answered product questions using knowledge of sales and store promotions.
  • Resolved customer complaints and maintained clean and tidy checkout area.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

Murdoch University
Perth, WA
12.2022

Clinical Experience

Royal Perth Hospital Transit Lounge    05/12/22-11/12/22

  • Provided care to pre-admission and patients discharged from wards.
  • Completed pre-operative checklists with patients.
  • Expanded my experience with wound management.
  • Effectively communicated with patients seeking information about their care.


Peel Health Campus Emergency Department    10/10/22-11/11/22

  • Performed patient-centred care and patient education within a busy critical care area with 23 active beds.
  • Actively gained experience within resus situations.
  • Closely monitored patients for signs of deterioration and escalated this when necessary.
  • Patient care from admission completing vital signs, ECGs, secondary assessments, medication administration.
  • Worked inter-professionally alongside doctors to promote patient care.
  • Further developed clinical skills including female catheterisation, airway management and nasogastric tube insertion.
    Commended by health professionals, patients and family members on bedside manner.


  • Royal Perth Hospital Continence Service 03/10/22-09/10/22
    Worked alongside nursing professionals to care for outpatients who required catheterisation removals and trial of voids.
  • Set up and maintained a sterile field for cystoscopy procedures using an ANTT technique.


Fiona Stanley Hospital Nephrology Surgical Ward    30/05/22-26/06/22

  • Actively engaged in patient-centred care on a 24 bed ward which included a COVID-19 isolation section.
  • Donned and Doffed PPE appropriately while completing shifts within the COVID-19 section of the ward to prevent the spread of infection.
  • Attended to patients with uncontrolled diabetes including monitoring blood glucose levels, administering insulin when necessary and providing patient education.
  • Followed guidelines and appropriately treated patients experiencing hypoglycaemia and diabetic keto- acidosis.
  • Cared for patients who had liver failure and required dialysis.
  • Completed pre-operative and post-operative care for patients requiring surgical interventions.


Fiona Stanley Hospital Orthopaedic Surgical Ward    03/01/22-30/01/22

  • Actively partook in care of surgical patients within a 24 bed ward.
  • Admitted and actively cared for patients who were presenting with hip dislocations and breaks, knee fractures and wrist fractures including pre-operative care and post-operative care.
  • Liaised with wound care specialists to appropriately determine the best suited wound management for patients with septic wounds including the use of VAC dressings.
  • Gained clinical skill experience including neurovascular observations and drain care.


Fiona Stanley Hospital Neurology Medical Ward    03/05/21-30/05/21

  • Engaged in the care of multiple patients who required medical admission after experienced cerebrovascular accidents.
  • Actively became more confident in my clinical skills including neurological observations, stroke pathway documentation, skin integrity assessments and the patient admission process.
  • Participated in multiple MET calls.


Aegis Aged Care Facility    04/01/21-14/01/21

  • Cared for multiple older adults within four different areas of the facility including a dementia care area. Assisted residents with ADLs.
    Used hoists to move residents.
  • Partook in education to promote optimal health for residents.
  • Attended to and cared for a resident who had fallen including completing observations, neurological observations and completed falls risk prevention techniques.

References

Rosemary Gallagher

Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital

Nurse Manager

08 6457 1701


Amanda Hansen

EG Fuelco Australia 

Store Manager 

0424303699



Timeline

Registered Nurse, Cardiology

Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
04.2023 - Current

Console Operator

EG Fuelco Australia
02.2022 - 04.2023

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

Murdoch University
Laura Bradbury