Lauren white
Bensville,New South Wales
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with background in providing high-quality patient care within fast-paced healthcare environments. Skilled in assessing patient conditions, implementing appropriate interventions, and ensuring quality patient care. Strengths include exceptional communication skills, medical teamwork, and a strong understanding of nursing procedures. Proven ability to contribute positively to patient outcomes through comprehensive clinical practice and compassion.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Practice Nurse
East Gosford Medical
East Gosford, New South Wales
01.2018 - Current
- Performing health assessments and screenings, such as; 75+ assessments, ACAT referrals, mental health assessments and referrals, nutrition assessments, newborn and early childhood assessments, diabetic and chronic disease assessments.
- Conducting patient education, informing patients about preventive healthcare and healthy lifestyle habits.
- Administering immunisations according to national immunisation guidelines. Coldchain management and storage of vaccinations
- Maintaining accurate records of patient visits, history, treatments provided, medications administered, and other relevant data.
- Provided wound care management.
- INR monitoring.
- Triage and emergency management of patients.
- Assisting in minor surgical procedures.
- Performing IV cannulation. Administering IVF, iron transfusions and other IV medications.
- Educated patients on disease prevention strategies such as smoking cessation programs.
Casual Pool RN
NSW Health- Gosford hospital
Gosford, New South Wales
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
Surgical Nurse
NSW Health- Gosford Hospital
Gosford, New South Wales
01.2006 - 10.2018
- In the many years worked on Surgical 1 and K9 wards I specialised in Gynaecology, Gastroenterology,Orthopaedic, Urology , Vascular and ENT ,general surgical and medical nursing.
- Monitored vital signs of patients pre-operatively, and post-operatively.
- Provided evidence based nursing care to patients and worked within my scope of practice as a RN.
- Maintained patient records in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Adhered to manual handling policy and procedures.
- Adhered to infection control policy and procedures.
- Documented all relevant information regarding patient's medical history, allergies, performed assessments to review treatment care and progress.
- Held in charge responsibilities as a senior staff member. This involved being in charge of 7 EEN and/or RN nurses, being responsible for overseeing the care of 32 patients on the ward and liaising with other healthcare professionals.
- Performed team leader roles.
- Performed acting NUM roles.
- Responded to emergency situations.
- Reported any abnormal findings or changes in patient's condition immediately to the attending physician.
- Worked within a multidisciplinary team to provide quality patient care.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications, monitored patient reactions, managed wounds drains, PCA and epidural machines.
- Advocated for patient needs with multidisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
New Graduate RN
NSW Health - Gosford
Gosford, New South Wales
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Completed New Graduate training Program at Gosford Hospital . Completed a Respiratory rotation on medical ward, Rehab rotation at Woy Woy Rehab, two surgical rotations specialising in Gastroenterology, Gynaecology, Vascular, ENT, Urology, Orthopaedic, and general surgical/medical, lastly a Paedictric rotation on Childrens ward.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central Coast Grammar
Erina, NSW12-2021
Bachelor of Nursing Degree
Australian Catholic University
North Sydney11-2004
Skills
- Mental Health Support
- Immunisation Administration
- Chronic Disease Management
- Diabetes management
- Nutritional counseling
- Mobility Assistance
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Appointment Scheduling
- Patient Management
- Infectious disease control
- Wound Care
- Care Planning
- Medical assessment
- Emergency Response
- IV drug therapy management
- Emotional awareness
- Immunisation skills
- Family and patient support
- Documenting vitals
- Emotional Intelligence
- Medical Screening
- Intake and discharge
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Compassion and Empathy
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Direct Patient Care
- Collecting vitals
- Patient reaction monitoring
Timeline
Casual Pool RN
NSW Health- Gosford hospital
10.2018 - 05.2019
Practice Nurse
East Gosford Medical
01.2018 - Current
Surgical Nurse
NSW Health- Gosford Hospital
01.2006 - 10.2018
New Graduate RN
NSW Health - Gosford
01.2005 - 01.2006
High School Diploma -
Central Coast Grammar
Bachelor of Nursing Degree
Australian Catholic University
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