Laura Wilkes
St Clair ,NSW
Summary
Compassionate and friendly and skilled Endorsed Enrolled Nurse with 8 and a half years experience at Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District. Proven ability in medication administration and patient care, enhancing patient outcomes through effective collaboration and clinical judgment. Committed to maintaining high standards of safety and infection control while delivering exceptional care to patients and client during hospital admisson
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District
07.2017 - Current
- Assisted in patient assessments and documented vital signs accurately
- Provided compassionate care, ensuring comfort and support for patients during their surgical/medical admission
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans and discharge plans
- Engaged in ongoing training programs to enhance clinical skills and knowledge
- Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications or performing wound care procedures
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of medical equipment and supplies
- Access and insert intravenous devices for intravenous medications
- Worked along side Registered nurses in a infusion clinic delivering life saving medications
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels
- Prioritising work loads and delegating tasks when it is appropriate
Warehouse Voice Picking
Woolworths Group
01.2015 - 06.2017
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked closely with managers, suppliers and buyers to stock retail locations.
- Tagged and prepared new merchandise for retail sales.
Dental Assistant
NSW Health
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices, improving their long-term dental health awareness.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Assisted in emergency dental procedures, providing critical support in high-pressure situations.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Prepared and arranged instruments for Dentist or Dental Hygienist in a timely matter for the next client
Cafe Barista
Mc Donalds
05.2011 - 12.2013
- Prepared and served high-quality beverages, ensuring consistency in taste and presentation.
- Implemented workflow improvements, enhancing efficiency during busy shifts and reducing wait times.
- Collaborated with team members to create a positive work environment focused on teamwork and support.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Helped management keep adequate supply on hand by notifying of shortages.
- Packaged bagels, muffins and other food items for customer purchase.
- Sanitized equipment and wiped down counters and tables to prevent spread of germs.
- Managed cash register, ensuring balanced drawers at shift end through diligent record-keeping.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Education
Diploma of Nursing - Nurising
TAFE NSW
NSW10-2016
No Degree - HSC
Erskine Park High School
12-2013
Skills
- Medication administration
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient care
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate care
- Healthcare ethics
- Surgical care
- Wound management
- Care plan implementation
- Nursing staff leadership
- Nursing assessments
- Discharge planning
- Nasogastric tube insertion
- Workflow and patient management
- Student training
- Clinical risk assessment
- NG tube insertion
- IV therapy management
- Patient care and education
- Patient monitoring
- Intake and discharge
- Mobility assistance
- Critical thinking
- Active listening
Timeline
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District
07.2017 - Current
Warehouse Voice Picking
Woolworths Group
01.2015 - 06.2017
Dental Assistant
NSW Health
01.2014 - 12.2014
Cafe Barista
Mc Donalds
05.2011 - 12.2013
Diploma of Nursing - Nurising
TAFE NSW
No Degree - HSC
Erskine Park High School
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