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Lauren Heffer

Bayswater,VIC

Summary

I am a highly passionate Oncology trained Registered Nurse currently working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist at Epworth Eastern. My experience entails Oncology and Haematology nursing skills on 4 South/East and experience in plastics and vascular surgical nursing. I am a Chemotherapy and In-Charge trained nurse. I have completed my Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing (Oncology). I wish to further develop and expand my nursing skills and knowledge in further specialised areas.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Nurse Specialist, Registered Nurse

02.2019 - Current
  • ADAC Chemotherapy- administration of oral/IV, patient education, ADAC re- assessor
  • Highly experienced in patient assessment/patient education requirements
  • EviQ competent
  • Mentor/preceptor for students, Graduate Nurses, New Staff
  • Critical thinking skills- Able to run MET Calls and Codes, deteriorating patients
  • Trained in Nurse in Charge duties and responsibilities
  • PICC/Port/CVC/IVC trained
  • Palliative care and end of life experience
  • Team nursing skills
  • Able to liaise/co-ordinate care with Doctors, Allied Health Team, Eastern Palliative Care, HITH, Bolton Clarke, Breast Care Nurse, Day Oncology Unit, pharmacy

Graduate

Nursing
06.2019 - 01.2021

Annie Meade Oncology Nurse Scholarship
01.2019 - 01.2021

Graduate Registered Nurse

02.2018 - 01.2019
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Initiating and Leading MET calls
  • Time management skills
  • Working within a team nursing environment
  • Preceptor for nursing students
  • Surgical nursing- Vascular, Plastics, Bariatric- 4 North
  • Wound and Drain Tube care
  • Oncology and Haematology- 4 South
  • Blood transfusion, IV Antibiotics
  • Admissions and Discharging

Enrolled Endorsed Nurse (Team Leader)

10.2015 - 01.2018
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Time management
  • Communicating with doctors in regards to residents care
  • Providing palliative care
  • Team leader responsibilities- allocating and managing staff on the floor
  • Transferring residents to hospital

Personal Care Assistant/ Lifestyle Assistant

12.2014 - 10.2015
  • Activities of Daily Living
  • Documentation
  • Meal assistance
  • Use of hoists/standing machines
  • Manicures
  • Customer service

Beauty Therapist

Claramay Beauty
05.2010 - 12.2014
  • Performing Treatments
  • Reception duties – taking booking over phone
  • Customer service

Education

Graduate Certificate - Clinical Nursing (Oncology

Australian Catholic University
2021

Bachelor of Nursing - Registered Nusrse

Holmesglen Moorabbin
Melbourne, VIC
2017

Diploma of Nursing - undefined

Navitas, Health Skills
2015

Cert IV in Massage Therapy practice - undefined

Barham High School
2010

Diploma of Beauty Therapy - undefined

Victoria University
2010

HSC Year 12 - undefined

Victoria University
2008

Skills

  • Skills Personal Qualities
  • Communication Skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Efficient time management skills
  • Empathetic
  • Friendly
  • Welcoming
  • Nurse Leadership
  • Positive Learning Environmentmdvm

Additional Information

  • W: (03) 8807 7460 Personal Resume- Lauren Heffer

References

Vicki Compassi

Associate Nurse Unit Manager- 4South, EE

vicki.compassi2@epworth.org.au    

W: (03) 8807 7460


Tina Stratakis

Nurse Unit Manager- 4South-EE

tina.stratakis.org.au

W: (03 8807 7460

Timeline

Graduate

Nursing
06.2019 - 01.2021

Clinical Nurse Specialist, Registered Nurse

02.2019 - Current

Annie Meade Oncology Nurse Scholarship
01.2019 - 01.2021

Graduate Registered Nurse

02.2018 - 01.2019

Enrolled Endorsed Nurse (Team Leader)

10.2015 - 01.2018

Personal Care Assistant/ Lifestyle Assistant

12.2014 - 10.2015

Beauty Therapist

Claramay Beauty
05.2010 - 12.2014

Graduate Certificate - Clinical Nursing (Oncology

Australian Catholic University

Bachelor of Nursing - Registered Nusrse

Holmesglen Moorabbin

Diploma of Nursing - undefined

Navitas, Health Skills

Cert IV in Massage Therapy practice - undefined

Barham High School

Diploma of Beauty Therapy - undefined

Victoria University

HSC Year 12 - undefined

Victoria University

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