Lauren Ann Goldsmith
Murray Bridge,SA
Summary
Qualified registered nurse, eager to further develop clinical experience within the healthcare sector with particular interest in Renal nursing. Compassionate in delivery of care, proficient in sunrise, medication administration and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to optimise patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
SA Health
Murray Bridge, South Australia
02.2024 - Current
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Ensured compliance with standards of practice.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Utilised critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes, and online Moodle training.
- Collaborated with medical officers and other healthcare professionals to develop patient centred care.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Assisted physicians during examinations.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Assisted in coordinating discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Stocked clinical workstations with necessary supplies.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Third Year Nursing Student
Flinders University
Murray Bridge , SA
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Measured and recorded vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and respirations.
- Supported patients with ADLs
- Delivered high level of care to every patient.
- Collaborated with staff members to facilitate quality care.
- Operated under direction of licensed nursing professionals and pursued opportunities to learn new skills.
- Monitored and maintained catheters, IVs and Wou
- Monitored patient status and reported update to senior medical staff.
- Built rapport with patients' family members and support system.
- Supported personal hygiene needs of patients and monitored fluid input and output for permanent records.
- Observed patient care and assessed feedback to deliver ongoing quality care.
- Collaborated with health care team members in delivery of holistic care to patients.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications and documented adverse effects.
- Investigated diagnoses to learn more about mechanism, action, peak and onset of each.
- Cared directly for patients by assisting with daily living activities and mobility needs.
- Assisted supervising nurse in emergency department of regional hospital to learn new skills and gain deeper understanding of day-to-day operations.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry) - Nursing
Flinders University
Bedford Park11.2021
Bachelor of Paramedic Science - Paramedicine
Flinders University
Bedford Park11.2016
Skills
- Medical records management
- Task prioritisation
- Vitals monitoring
- Regulatory compliance including SA Health Moodle
- Familiar with Sunrise EMR
- Medical documentation
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
- Aboriginal Cultural Learning
19/04/22
- Aseptic Technique (Practical)
12/09/23
- Aseptic Technique (Theory)
19/04/22
- Blood Safe - Clinical Transfusion
5/01/23
- Central Venous Access Device Course (CVAD)
12/01/23
05/04/23
- An introduction to Preventing and Responding to Challenging Behaviour
19/04/22
- Child Safe Environments
19/04/22
- Clinical Handover
21/03/22
- Code of Ethics for the SA Public Sector
19/04/22
- Disability Awareness
20/04/22
- Emergency Awareness (previously fire safety)
26/02/24
- Emergency Officer (Fire Warden)
2023
- Regional Health - ENAME Emergency
31/10/23
- Forensic Blood Collection for the purposes of Drug and Alcohol Testing in SA Health
18/02/23
- Get it Right - Taking the Best Possible Medication History (NPS)
06/09/23
- Hand Hygiene Accreditation
15/02/23
- Adult Intravenous Heparin Infusion Guideline
12/02/24
- High Concentration Insulin Resources and Education
06/09/23
- High Risk Medicines - Anticoagulants
06/09/23
- High Risk Medicines - Insulin
06/09/23
- Inclusive Communities Benefit Everyone
19/12/23
- Information Sharing Guideline (general staff)
20/04/22
- Introduction to High-Risk Medicines
06/09/23
- Introduction to OACIS CD
12/11/23
- Introduction to Risk Management
06/09/23
- IV Cannulation - Continuing Competence
22/02/24
- Labelling for Safety
21/03/22
- Manual Tasks (Practical)
19/09/23
- Manual Tasks (Theory)
18/12/23
- Medication Administration
18/12/23
- Minimising Restrictive Practices
19/04/22
- Introduction to Renal Nursing Module 1
05/04/23
- Respiratory Virus Specimen Collection - Nasal and Throat Swabs
19/04/22
- National Inpatient Medication Chart
06/09/23
- Newborn Life Support (Theory)
30/09/22
- Orientation to Regional Health
20/07/22
- Partnering with Consumers and Community
21/03/22
- Patient Incident Management and Open Disclosure
21/03/22
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Theory
19/04/22
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Practical
22/09/23
- IV Cannulation
21/03/24
- Preventing and Managing Pressure Injuries
21/03/22
26/03/24
- Prevention of Fatigue
20/04/22
- Protecting Children is Everyone’s Business (previously Child Safe Awareness)
19/12/23
- Regional Health - ALS
06/10/23
- Safe Handling of Cytotoxic Drugs and Related Waste
19/04/22
26/03/24
- Sunrise Business Continuity Plan (BCP)
26/02/24
- Sunrise Clinical Application Introduction
26/02/24
- Sunrise Medication Administration
26/02/24
- Sunrise Allergies
08/03/24
- Sunrise Enter and Maintain Documents
08/03/24
- Sunrise Flowsheets
08/03/24
- Sunrise Location Management and Discharge
08/03/24
- Sunrise Orders
08/03/24
- Sunrise Logbook
03/05/24
- White Ribbon (All Staff)
20/04/22
- WHSIM Basics for Workers
20/04/22
- Recognising and responding to Sepsis
30/09/22
- Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD)
19/12/23
- Deteriorating Patient
19/12/23
- Basic Life Support
11/10/23
- Hyperglycaemia and BBI Management
10/07/23
- Hypoglycaemia Management
10/07/23
- Blood-safe Collecting Blood
05/01/23
- Diabetes Management
10/07/23
- CKD Study Day
07/02/23
- SA Health information Classification System
06/09/23
- Access Study Day
09/03/23
- Transplant Study Day
27/07/23
- ALS Pre-Learning
24/0423
- Covid19 Acute Care
DCSI Screenings
- DHS Aged Care Sector Employment Screening 11-03-2020 Ref 1140145
- DHS Vulnerable Person Related Employment Screening 11-03-2020 Ref 1140145
- DHS Working With Children 11-03-2020 Ref 1140147
Timeline
Registered Nurse
SA Health
02.2024 - Current
Third Year Nursing Student
Flinders University
06.2021 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry) - Nursing
Flinders University
Bachelor of Paramedic Science - Paramedicine
Flinders University
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