Lavina Monk
Perth,WA
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with diverse clinical experience. Expertise in patient education, health assessments, and ward coordination. Strong interpersonal communication skills that foster therapeutic relationships with patients and families, always prioritizing patient-centered care. Proven ability to remain composed in high-stress situations. A supportive co-worker who is always open to lending a helping hand and bringing positive, bubbly energy to the ward.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinatoing Nurse
SJOG
Perth, WA
11.2024 - Current
- Managing a shift using effective clinical leadership skills.
- Operation oversight: managing daily operations, patient flow, and staffing for the shift.
- Allocation of staff.
- Maintaining quality and safety: monitoring and prompting patient safety initiatives.
- Collaboration: working closely with the MDT, attending doctors' rounds, and working with allied health teams.
- Liaises with the ED and duty manager to admit patients.
- Helping staff with high-acuity patients. and providing a high level of clinical support to the team.
- Ensuring staff breaks are fulfilled.
- Completing the whole ward handover using effective communication skills.
- Updating WEBPAS.
- Updating the clinical handover sheet.
- Interpreting test results to identify clinical deterioration.
- Escalation of care for deteriorating patients.
- Effective conflict resolution.
- Organizing PCAs with workload for the shift.
- Advocating for patients and staff members.
- Supporting the ward.
Infection Control Portfolio
SJOG
Perth , WA
10.2024 - Current
- Conducted monthly audits for infection control to ensure compliance with health standards.
- Served as Hand Hygiene auditor, monitoring adherence to protocols.
- Participated in training days to enhance knowledge of infection prevention strategies.
- advocate and teach best practice with infection control
Registered Nurse
SJOG
Perth , WA
07.2024 - Current
- Working within my scope of practice as a registered nurse.
- Administered medications and monitored IV therapy for optimal patient outcomes.
- Interpreted test results to identify clinical deterioration and initiate appropriate actions.
- Provided emotional support and advocated for patients' treatment needs within multidisciplinary teams.
- Recognized signs of patient deterioration, promptly escalating issues to senior staff.
- Collaborated with allied health professionals to develop tailored care plans.
- Educated patients on treatment options and health management strategies.
- Utilized critical thinking to assess clinical situations rapidly and accurately.
- Coordinated discharge planning, including follow-up appointments and referrals.
- Facilitated patient assistance with activities of daily living.
- Conducted daily risk assessments to identify individual patient needs and tailor care accordingly.
- Demonstrated effective time management and task prioritization to enhance productivity.
- Represented SJOG core values in all interactions and initiatives.
- Maintained a therapeutic relationship.
- effective conflict resolution
Enrolled Nurse
SJOG murdoch
Perth, WA
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Facilitated care for complex medical patients in the acute ward, adopting a holistic approach.and patient centred care.
- Administered medications per established policies.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to address deteriorating patient conditions.
- Liaised with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Assessed wound care and conducted daily evaluations of vital signs.
- Managed pre-operative and post-operative patient care efficiently.
- Demonstrated effective time management in fast-paced environment.
- recognizing deteriorating patient conditions and escalating care as needed
- representing SJOG core values
- Appropriate documentation.
- Conducting daily risk assessments on patients and developing individualized care plans
- Developed therapeutic relationships through tailored communication strategies for individual needs.
Enrolled Nurse
Regents Garden Aubin Grove
Perth , WA
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Administered medication in accordance with established scope of practice.
- Recognized and responded swiftly to deteriorating patient conditions.
- Collaborated with senior registered nurse to prioritize and delegate tasks.
- Provided specialized care within palliative care framework.
- Assessed and managed wound care effectively.
- Tailored care plans to meet specific needs of patients with dementia.
- Identified hazards, conducted risk analysis, and ensured safe work environment.
- Coordinated with allied health professionals to enhance patient-specific care.
Personal Care Nursing Assistant
Regents Garden Aubin Grove
Perth, Perth
02.2020 - 07.2022
- Delivered individual support and assistance in activities of daily living (ADLs).
- Managed feeding regimen tailored to specific patient needs.
- Completed daily tasks and documented actions within established scope of practice.
- Liaised with enrolled nurses and registered nurses regarding patient conditions and care plans.
- Represented values of Regents Garden in all interactions.
- Ensured proper manual handling techniques and hand hygiene practices.
- Developed therapeutic relationships and communication styles reflecting individual patient needs.
- Provided specialized care for patients with dementia, recognizing unique requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing
University of Notre Dame Australia
WA07-2024
Diploma Of Nursing
South Metropolitan TAFE
Perth, WA11-2021
High School Diploma -
Serpentine Jarahdale Grammar School
Perth, WA12-2017
Cert IV in Preparation For Nursing
South Metropolitan TAFE
Perth, WASkills
- Patient assessment and care planning
- Wound care management
- Clinical documentation
- Quality assurance
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking and task prioritization
- At-risk patient care
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal communication
- effective conflict resolution
- Leadership skills
- IV cannula competency
- Hand hygiene auditor
- Blood safe certificates
- Skill development strategies
- Care escalation techniques
- A-E assessment and early detection of clinical deteriation
- specialised care with palletive care patient
- specialised care with cognitively impaired patient
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Coordinatoing Nurse
SJOG
11.2024 - Current
Infection Control Portfolio
SJOG
10.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
SJOG
07.2024 - Current
Enrolled Nurse
SJOG murdoch
07.2022 - 07.2024
Enrolled Nurse
Regents Garden Aubin Grove
11.2021 - 07.2022
Personal Care Nursing Assistant
Regents Garden Aubin Grove
02.2020 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Nursing
University of Notre Dame Australia
Diploma Of Nursing
South Metropolitan TAFE
High School Diploma -
Serpentine Jarahdale Grammar School
Cert IV in Preparation For Nursing
South Metropolitan TAFE
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