Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Attributes
Clinical Placements
Community Service
References
Certification
Cosmetic Nursing
Timeline
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Lauren Healing

Summary

I am a competent and dedicated team member that is experienced in providing timely and quality care in a safe and compassionate manner. As an experienced Advanced Care Paramedic with the Queensland Ambulance Service, I provide rapid response, emergency medical assessment, advanced treatment and care for patients with diverse and critical healthcare needs. Currently completing a Bachelor of Nursing, within my clinical placements I have demonstrated the ability to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care across perioperative, palliative, rehabilitation, stroke and mental health wards. Experienced in working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams, I ensure that facility standards, safety and quality are maintained through adherence to work practices. Demonstrating well-developed problem-solving, communication and time management skills, I build therapeutic relationships whilst working within my scope. I am seeking to secure an opportunity as a graduate Registered Nurse that will enable me to deliver evidence-based, patient-centred care in a facility that encourages professional learning.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cosmetic Nurse

La Lips
06.2023 - Current


  • Administer chemical peels to exfoliate and revitalize the skin, addressing concerns like acne scars, hyperpigmentation, and fine lines.
  • Collaborate with other medical professionals, such as dermatologists or plastic surgeons, for comprehensive patient care when needed

Registered Nurse

Greenslopes Private Hospital
02.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilised patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
  • Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
  • Prepared OR by ensuring it met asepsis standards, as well as setting out, organizing and counting tools and equipment for each procedure.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging and updated surgical procedures to select correct instruments for specific surgeries.
  • Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.

Advanced Care Paramedic

Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS)
11.2017 - 01.2022
  • Delivering clinical supervision, training and mentoring to Paramedics and Paramedic students
  • Providing frontline out of hospital care, medical retrieval services and health related transport for sick and injured people in both emergency and non-emergency settings
  • Rapid response, emergency medical assessment, advanced treatment and care for patients
  • Emergency management capability for disasters, major incidents and mass crowd gatherings
  • Assessing and documenting patient health and medical needs to determine and implement appropriate paramedical care in line with QAS policies and procedures
  • Delivering the highest standard of care and service to the community as per clinical guidelines
  • Ensuring that response times for emergency transport are within national standards
  • Working collaboratively with the Local Ambulance Service Network (LASN) team, the broader QAS organisation and with other health care and emergency services staff
  • Supporting continuing professional development, education programs and engaging in research
  • Facilitating peer reviews, clinical and station audits to comply with policies
  • Working in accordance with QAS values and policies, regulatory guidelines and WH&S frameworks
  • Maintaining confidentiality, ethical behaviour, discretion and professional boundaries
  • Consulting effectively with relevant healthcare professionals and service providers to facilitate continuity of care.

First Aid Officer

Sports 1st Aid Australia
09.2015 - 11.2017
  • Provided immediate first aid to those who were ill or injured within a sporting environment
  • Competent in providing minor first aid including bandaging, irrigation and ice application
  • Delivered CPR and assisted with treatment of allergic reactions using EpiPen
  • Provided referrals to other services including General Practitioners and allied health facilities
  • Practiced effective communication with multi-disciplinary teams, patients and their families
  • Maintained a high standard of infection control, risk assessment and WH&S compliance.

Education

No Degree - Graduate Nursing Program

Greenslopes Private Hospital
02.2023

Fundamentals in Cosmetic Injectables

CPD Institute
Melbourne, VIC
01.2023

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of Southern Queensland
11.2021

Graduate Program – Advanced Care Paramedic -

Queensland Ambulance Service
01.2018

Bachelor of Paramedicine -

University of Southern Queensland
01.2017

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Problem Resolution
  • Microsoft Word
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Verbal Communication
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Organization
  • Patient Assessment
  • Pain Management
  • Records Maintenance
  • Anaesthesia Recovery

Attributes

  • Planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care in line with evidence-based practice
  • Proven ability to critically think, prioritise tasks and manage time in challenging situations
  • High level of professional, timely communication and interpersonal skills
  • Engaging in reflective practice to ensure continuous learning and improvement
  • Extremely adaptable in dynamic environments and with varying patient conditions
  • Passionate about ensuring patient safety and taking a risk management approach to care
  • Supporting safety and quality improvement activities within the healthcare environment
  • Promoting diversity and advocating for a workplace free of harassment and discrimination

Clinical Placements

  • 07/2021, Ipswich Hospital, 160, Operating Theatre, Rotated through anaesthetics, instrument and circulating and the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU), Delivered care of the unconscious patient, airway management, pain management and provided pre and post-operative patient education, Acquired knowledge of the practical application of anatomy and physiology, understanding of surgical procedures and the effects of the surgical procedures upon patients, including an understanding of possible surgical complications and appropriate treatment, Gained understanding of pharmacology related to anaesthesia and pain management
  • 05/2021, The Park – Centre for Mental Health, 120, Mental Health, Conducted Mini Mental State Examinations (MMSE) and risk assessments and consulted with physicians to develop tailored treatment plans for consumers, Administered intramuscular injections and maintained notes on consumer reaction and progress, Assisted consumers in accepting treatment and maintaining medication schedules, Demonstrated excellent conflict resolution, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to assist consumers
  • 03/2021, Ipswich Hospital, 160, Stroke and Rehabilitation Unit, Independently managed a 4-patient load and provided nursing care to stroke patients and patients requiring rehabilitative support, Assisted with catheter care, heparin and insulin therapy and basic wound management, Insertion and management of intravenous (IV) lines, nasogastric tubes (NG) and PICC lines, Competently completed a tracheostomy dressing change under Registered Nurse supervision, Liaised with Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in implementing patient care plans, Documented patient progress notes and delivered clinical bedside handovers to nursing teams, Established therapeutic and positive relationships with patients and their families
  • 12/2020, Ipswich Hospice, 160, Palliative Care, Gained experience in palliative nursing care, applied empathy and a compassionate approach, Managed a 2-3 patient load per shift and applied the principles of family-centred care, Assisted with nasogastric tube feeding, external ventricular drains, stoma care and indwelling catheter care, Administered medications under Registered Nurse supervision, performed activities of daily living, Acquired an understanding of supportive nursing model required for palliative patients, Maintained safe manual handling, clean working environment and appropriate clinical hygiene

Community Service

  • Conducting Community Visits with Queensland Ambulance Service, 01/2019
  • Volunteer at a Vietnamese Orphanage with Brigidine College, 09/2013

References

Judy Newton, Clinical Nurse, Ipswich Hospice, 0418 139 010, judynewton@ipswichhospice.org.au Monica Koch, Officer in Charge Ipswich Ambulance Station, Queensland Ambulance Service, 0488 075 378, QASIpswich.OIC@ambulance.qld.gov.au

Certification

Practical training:

  • Galderma Facial Assessment
  • KYSS and Smile
  • Lips Perioral x2
  • Mid face Basic cheeks
  • Global Beauty Company IPL
  • Global Beauty Company LED
  • Dermapen
  • PRP


Online Theory:

  • Fundamentals of Injectables
  • Restylane Lower Face
  • Restylane Mid Face
  • Restylane Skin Booster
  • Restylane Lips
  • Global Beauty Company IPL
  • Global Beauty Company LED
  • Dermapen
  • PRP

Cosmetic Nursing

Dedicated and experienced Cosmetic Nurse with a passion for enhancing the aesthetic appearance and well-being of clients. Proficient in a wide range of non-surgical cosmetic treatments, including injectables, IPL, LED therapy, PRP, and cosmetic peels. Committed to providing safe, effective, and personalised care to achieve optimal patient satisfaction.

Timeline

Cosmetic Nurse

La Lips
06.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Greenslopes Private Hospital
02.2022 - Current

Advanced Care Paramedic

Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS)
11.2017 - 01.2022

First Aid Officer

Sports 1st Aid Australia
09.2015 - 11.2017

No Degree - Graduate Nursing Program

Greenslopes Private Hospital

Fundamentals in Cosmetic Injectables

CPD Institute

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of Southern Queensland

Graduate Program – Advanced Care Paramedic -

Queensland Ambulance Service

Bachelor of Paramedicine -

University of Southern Queensland
Lauren Healing