Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Ligia curea

Pakenham,Australia

Summary

I am a resilient and compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience throughout Monash Health, excelling in a holistic approach in patient care and advocacy yet maintaining critical thinking in a high impact stressful environment.

In my personal life at home, I am a wife and mother to three children, of whom I take pride in. I enjoy cooking for my family on a daily basis and keeping fit and healthy.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Monash Health Casual Bank
Clayton, VIC
07.2021 - 11.2023
  • Administered medications, treatments, and provided wound care according to established protocols.
  • Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure.
  • Assessed patients' conditions by reviewing medical history and conducting physical examinations.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient care services in electronic health records system.
  • Supported the implementation of evidence-based practices within the organization.
  • Responded quickly to medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest or stroke symptoms.
  • Assisted other nurses and staff with patient care activities as needed.
  • Provided direct nursing care to patients in a variety of settings.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with colleagues and patients.
  • Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.

Registered Nurse

Monash Health
Clayton, VIC
01.2017 - 02.2022
  • Company Overview: Monash Medical Centre. Respiratory ward & Neurosciences ward
  • Monash Medical Centre. Respiratory ward & Neurosciences ward
  • Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
  • Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.

Registered Nurse

Caring For You Nursing Agency
Carrum Downs, VIC
12.2019 - 04.2020
  • Provided emotional support to families dealing with illness or death of a loved one.
  • Maintained accurate clinical records utilizing Electronic Medical Record systems.
  • Assessed patient needs and developed appropriate treatment plans.
  • Coordinated referrals to outside agencies or specialists as necessary for further evaluation or treatment.
  • Administered prescribed medications and treatments.
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers.
  • In-charge shifts for aged care facilities.

Enrolled Nurse

Code Blue Nursing and Midwifery Agency
05.2006 - 07.2007
  • Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced life saving skills when needed.
  • Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
  • Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.

Enrolled Nurse

Workforce Extensions Nursing Agency
02.2005 - 04.2006
  • Provided emotional support to geriatric patients dealing with chronic illnesses or end of life issues.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations while providing direct patient care.
  • Monitored changes in physical condition and reported any concerns to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
  • Provided compassionate care to elderly patients in a long-term care facility.
  • Performed wound care management including changing dressings and administering topical ointments when needed.
  • Developed individualized care plans for geriatric patients based on their needs.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing -

Monash University
12-2016

Certificate IV - Health

Care Training Australia
01.2004

High School Diploma -

Dandenong High School
Dandenong
12-2002

Skills

  • Recognition of a deteriorating patient
  • Escalation of care
  • Basic bedside manners
  • HDU in neurosciences and respiratory
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Documentation and charting
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Direct patient care
  • Palliative and pain management
  • Drains: EVD, ICC, IDC, etc
  • Lifting and standing machines
  • Manual handling
  • Team nursing
  • Delegation
  • Vitals
  • Aged care
  • Palliative care
  • Medication administration
  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Electronic health records
  • Patient assessment
  • Emergency response
  • Wound care management
  • Team collaboration
  • Critical thinking
  • Infection control
  • Patient advocacy
  • IV drug therapy management
  • Wound care
  • Culturally-sensitive care
  • Precepting
  • Staff supervision
  • Nursing plan development
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Geriatric nursing

References

Aaron Luis.

Nurse unit manager, ward 54, neurosciences

Monash Health, Clayton.

aaron.luis@monashhealth.org

0428557324

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Monash Health Casual Bank
07.2021 - 11.2023

Registered Nurse

Caring For You Nursing Agency
12.2019 - 04.2020

Registered Nurse

Monash Health
01.2017 - 02.2022

Enrolled Nurse

Code Blue Nursing and Midwifery Agency
05.2006 - 07.2007

Enrolled Nurse

Workforce Extensions Nursing Agency
02.2005 - 04.2006

Bachelor of Nursing -

Monash University

Certificate IV - Health

Care Training Australia

High School Diploma -

Dandenong High School

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