Lawrence Swann

Assisted in providing care to residents in hostel section. Supported daily activities for 107 residents across two levels. Collaborated with team members to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.

Assisted in covering AM and PM shifts with three registered nurses and supported night shift operations with one registered nurse. Managed care for one floor with 39 residents and collaborated with two registered nurses to provide care for another floor with 68 residents, ensuring each nurse attended to 34 residents. Worked across all shifts, primarily focusing on night shifts while overseeing care for 107 residents during those hours.

I also run a clinic every Tuesday for one of our visiting Doctors (Dr Inna Lieb). I would assess and collaborate with the Registered Nurses on each of the units and identify any issues pertaining to Dr Lieb's residents from medications, to their daily care needs, specialists appointments, results of their pathology and scans. Family and resident meetings. I would liase with Dr Lieb in the clinic and after her review and assessment of her residents. I would update each unit of any changes and further management.

My role as the RN on duty is to conduct comprehensive assessments on admission, documenting patient histories, medications and treatment with their GP, family and the residents themselves and initiate appropriate interventions when necessary whether they are on respite or becoming permanent residents.

I must attend to patient care plans and nursing interventions based on the residents cognition levels and individual needs and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards and protocols. Focussing on Improved resident outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.

I must attend to all MANDATORY TRAINING as required from CPR, FIRE TRAINING, INFECTION CONTROL(Hand washing, Donning and Doffing of PPE)

SIRs, ELDERLY ABUSE and participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery

I would collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on a daily basis to develop comprehensive treatment plans for every resident and especially residents with multiple comorbidities.

I would conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.

I would liase with Family(NOK), GP and staff on a daily basis on any changes pertaining to a resident from Physical, Emotional, Psychological and Spiritual.

I also serve as a preceptor for new nursing staff and nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable experience and guidance to foster their professional growth and contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.

I would have to manage challenging resident situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.

As a Senior Registered Nurse i oversaw daily activities and coordinated care in a bustling orthopaedic and rehabilitation ward.

My role as a Registered Nurse was to prepare

Coordinate admission procedures and monitor patient recovery stages before and after surgery through to

rehab. Some shifts i would have a patient load of

5-6 patients or work as the Team Leader depending

on the skill mix of the staff on the shift.

As a Team Leader i was to co-ordinate the allocation of staff, assist with patient movement before and after surgery. I would co-ordinate the necessary blood tests, scans, and pathology, ensuring timely follow-up on results.

I would participate in morning huddles with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and service delivery resulting in patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.

I would have to attend my yearly Mandatory training of CPR, Infection Control, Fire Training and further education at St Vincent's Hospital the (DETECT training course) for the between the flags framework and participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.

I am competent in caring for patients with IVC, PICC. CVC, PEG and NG tube feeds and care. PCA, SYRINGE DRIVERS, VAC Dressings,SPC & IDC, ILEOSTOMY & COLOSTOMY BAGS. Administration of all blood products

I would mentor junior nurses, fostering professional development and improving team performance.

Finally assist in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.

Finally advise patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.

• Registered Nurse
• As an Agency Nurse i would work around the Sydney Metropolitan Area covering Aged Care Facilities in Penrith, Ashfield, Turramurra, Parramatta, Randwick and i worked in Public and Private Hospitals
• Blacktown (Public) ED and General Med/Surg
• Royal North Shore Hospital(Public and Private)

(Paediatrics, Gastro surgical unit, ED, Oncology

& Haematology)

I was a Senior Registered Nurse in a busy Medical and Surgical Oncology/Melanoma/Radiation and Day Stay unit

I have also worked in the Emergency Department, Cardiology, Respiratory, Urology, Haematology, Renal, Mental Health, Immunology (Infectious Disease), Plastics, Paediatrics within RPAH when extra staff was required on these wards)

I would have to conduct comprehensive assessments on admission, documenting patient histories and treatment responses effectively with their Families & Oncologists.

I would be a team leader of the shift and co-ordinate the allocation of the staff.

Ensure all chemotherapy medications and radiology treatments have been attended to. Ensure all pathology and scans are attended and follow up results with their specialists, families and nursing staff.

Serve as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.

Improve patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.

I am competent with CVC & PICC Lines, IVC, PCA, SYRINGE DRIVERS, Administration of blood products,

VAC Dressings, SPC,& IDC insertion and care. PEG & NG tubes(insertion and feeds).

I also provide support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.

Furthermore i facilitate patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.

and contribute to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.

Finally advise patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.

I worked as a Registered Nurse, (Casual)

covering mostly Aged Care Facilities in North Sydney.

and Public Hospitals( Blacktown and Royal North Shore)

ED , Haematology, Mental Health and Oncology