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Laura McElhinney

Mandurah

Summary

Highly motivated Registered Nurse experienced in diverse healthcare settings. Takes pride in providing patient-centred care and delivering quality patient care following relevant policies and protocols. Works safely within the scope of practice whilst liaising with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Demonstrates excellent critical thinking, adaptability under pressure, and strong teamwork skills. Eager to further grow in intensive care through continued learning and practical experience.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Midwife

Currently Studying
02.2024 - 05.2025
  • Taking patient load during postgraduate studies on postnatal ward and supporting families with their newest family member.
  • Supporting parents in the normal intake/output of neonates and establishing what is normal and when to seek care.
  • Supporting mothers and partners in breastfeeding
  • Supernumerary experience in birth suite, this is where my passion for midwifery flows from.

Registered Nurse, ICU

Saint John of God Murdoch
09.2019 - 01.2024
  • Perform ongoing patient assessments, notifying relevant team members of abnormal findings or signs of deteriorations.
  • Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to organise and coordinate health and care services to meet patients' complex care needs.
  • Document precisely patient assessment findings throughout the shift to include responses to nursing interventions.

Registered Nurse, ICU

Saint John of God Subiaco
03.2018 - 09.2019

Registered Nurse, Oncology and Palliative Care

Saint John of God Subiaco
02.2017 - 03.2018

Agency Registered Nurse

HealthCare Australia Agency Nurse
08.2016 - 02.2017

Surgical Registered Nurse

Letterkenny University Hospital
09.2015 - 07.2016

Education

Postgraduate Diploma - Midwifery

University of Notre Dame
01-2025

Critical Care Program - Critical Care

SJOG Hospital
06.2019

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing

Letterkenny Institute of Technology
09.2015

Leaving Certificate - undefined

Loretto Convent Letterkenny Secondary School
07.2011

Skills

  • Critical Care Nursing
  • ALS (expired)
  • Clear and accurate documentation
  • Supporting and advocating for patients
  • Providing breastfeeding care and support
  • Supporting families intrapartum
  • Medication administration
  • Working independently and as part of a team
  • Supporting families in the cares and needs of the neonate

Timeline

Student Midwife

Currently Studying
02.2024 - 05.2025

Registered Nurse, ICU

Saint John of God Murdoch
09.2019 - 01.2024

Registered Nurse, ICU

Saint John of God Subiaco
03.2018 - 09.2019

Registered Nurse, Oncology and Palliative Care

Saint John of God Subiaco
02.2017 - 03.2018

Agency Registered Nurse

HealthCare Australia Agency Nurse
08.2016 - 02.2017

Surgical Registered Nurse

Letterkenny University Hospital
09.2015 - 07.2016

Critical Care Program - Critical Care

SJOG Hospital

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing

Letterkenny Institute of Technology

Leaving Certificate - undefined

Loretto Convent Letterkenny Secondary School

Postgraduate Diploma - Midwifery

University of Notre Dame
Laura McElhinney