Leanne McDonald
Alexandra Hills,QLD
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Student Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history as an Endorsed Enrolled Nurse in direct patient care and community care environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle complex patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing solid relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Caring Nurse with 6 years of experience in diverse healthcare organization working with Community patients. Adept at introducing detailed care plans and coordinating patient care through interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated expertise in physical, psychosocial, developmental and educational aspects of nursing care for Community patients and families.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Anglicare Southern Queensland
03.2018 - Current
- Assisting in administration of client's oral medication and performing subcutaneous and Intramuscular injection medication administration.
- Performing Stoma care and changes, including education and purchasing of the best products.
- Manual observations, including blood glucose levels and treatment, are performed.
- Performing Catheterisation and care, including Suprapubic Catheters and education.
- Performing routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule, including compression therapy, ordering wound care products, and providing education.
- Assisting RNs in developing comprehensive, holistic nursing care plans.
- Apply relevant clinical knowledge to support the client/carer effectively.
- Provision of personal care to clients and assistance activities of daily living.
- Completion of accurate records as necessary, Consultation with key professionals to advocate client needs and education to patients and family.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Remained calm during high-stress and critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real time.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients.
- Came up with treatment plans and communicated with patients about options, medications and self-management.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Home Care Worker (AIN)
Anglicare Southern Queensland
08.2014 - 03.2018
- Provide personal care to clients and assist with ADLs.
- Assisting in the administration of the client's medication.
- Provision of domestic assistance and home support.
- Provision of social support for clients.
- Provision of respite for principal carers.
- Completion of accurate records as necessary.
- Consultation with key professionals to advocate client needs.
Volunteer Team Leader
Bodyfocus Health and Fitness Centre
10.2006 - 08.2014
- Roster team of six volunteers in the onsite Child-Minding room.
- Ensure volunteers are trained in child safety procedures.
- Ensure high customer service standards.
- Ensure Child-minding room meets child safety standards.
- Report incidents to management.
- Provide clean and sanitise toilets and toys and room.
Education
1162NRS Bachelor of Nursing (Registered Nursing) -
Griffith University
Brisbane, Queensland11.2024
HLT51612 Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled-Division 2 nursing) - undefined
TAFE
Brisbane, Queensland12.2017
CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability - Disability Carer
AMC Training & Consulting
Brisbane, Australia07.2014
CHC30312 Certificate III in Home & Community Care - Home Care Worker
AMC Training & Consulting
Brisbane, Australia07.2014
CHC30212 Certificate III in Aged Care - Assistant In Nursing
AMC Training & Consulting
Brisbane, Australia04.2014
Skills
- Sound computer skills in IeMR system
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work alone or within a team environment
- Effective team member with well-developed interpersonal skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise work schedules
- Passionate about client-focused approach to the provision of best services for individuals
- Professional Conduct
- Respectful of client confidentiality and privacy
- Punctual
- Dedication to continual professional development
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Holder of current Blue Card
- Holder of current Yellow Card
- Holder of current Respirator fit test card
- Immunisations all current and up to date
- Current Police check
- Current first aid and CPR certification
- Manual driver's licence
Hobbies and Interests
On my days off, I like playing netball, fishing, travelling or Camping. I have travelled as far up as Mt Isa and as far down as Tasmania. I have been out to Uluru and overseas to South Africa. I am a keen adventurer and life is one big adventure.
Professional Experience
Upcoming placements -
POSITION: 3rd SEMESTER TRAINEE REGISTERED NURSE, July 2024
AREA: Macley Medical Ward
AGENCY: Redlands Hospital, QLD
POSITION: 3rd SEMESTER TRAINEE REGISTERED NURSE, September 2024
AREA: 4B/C Surgical
AGENCY: Queensland Children's Hospital
POSITION: 3rd SEMESTER TRAINEE REGISTERED NURSE, May 2024
AREA: Medical/Surgical/Rehabilitation
AGENCY: Gold Coast Private Hospital, QLD
RESPONSIBILITIES: Pre and post-operation care of spinal surgeries, Intravenous (IV) medications, Care of cannula, Wound care, Pain management, Oral Medications, Subcutaneous Injections, Liaison with surgeons, Hygiene care of patients, pressure area care, and general observations.
POSITION: 3rd SEMESTER TRAINEE REGISTERED NURSE, April 2024
AREA: Primary School Nurse Health Readiness Program, Nundah, QLD
AGENCY: Child and Youth Community Health Service (CHQHHS), QLD
RESPONSIBILITIES: Optimise the health and well-being of Queensland children during their first year of school, with a key focus on free vision screening for prep students, use of a 4-metre Letter matching visual acuity chart, Use of Welch Allyn spot vision screener, assist in referring to eye health professionals for further assessment if abnormalities found.
POSITION: 2nd SEMESTER TRAINEE REGISTERED NURSE, November 2023
AREA: Mental Health, Community and facility settings
AGENCY: Redlands Hospital: Bayside Mental Health, QLD
RESPONSIBILITIES: Oral medications, Intramuscular injections, general observations, Mini-mental health exams, communication, Care for patients with mental or behavioural conditions, assisting in care plans, consulting with other health professionals, and psychotherapy treatment and care.
POSITION: 2nd SEMESTER TRAINEE REGISTERED NURSE, September 2023
AREA: Ward 3A Palliative Care Unit, General Medical
AGENCY: Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital, QLD
RESPONSIBILITIES: Administration of oral Medications, Subcutaneous and Intramuscular injections, Intravenous (IV) medications, Care of cannula, Hygiene care of patients, Palliative care, pressure area care, wound care and general observations.
POSITION: 2nd SEMESTER TRAINEE REGISTERED NURSE, May 2023
AREA: Emergency, General ward/Unit, Theatre
AGENCY: Beaudesert Hospital, QLD
RESPONSIBILITIES: Administration of oral Medications, Subcutaneous and Intramuscular injections, Intravenous (IV) medications, Care of cannula, Hygiene care of patients, pressure area care, wound care and general observations.
Timeline
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Anglicare Southern Queensland
03.2018 - Current
Home Care Worker (AIN)
Anglicare Southern Queensland
08.2014 - 03.2018
Volunteer Team Leader
Bodyfocus Health and Fitness Centre
10.2006 - 08.2014
1162NRS Bachelor of Nursing (Registered Nursing) -
Griffith University
HLT51612 Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled-Division 2 nursing) - undefined
TAFE
CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability - Disability Carer
AMC Training & Consulting
CHC30312 Certificate III in Home & Community Care - Home Care Worker
AMC Training & Consulting
CHC30212 Certificate III in Aged Care - Assistant In Nursing
AMC Training & Consulting
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