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Linda Sweetman

Berwick,VIC

Summary

Facility manager at Grand Cedar Nursing Home High St Ashwood from September 2016 to October 2018.

This was a brand new facility that had been only open for two weeks I had to facilitate every thing in the facility down to buying tea spoons for medication management.

Auditing systems had to be introduced.

Staff hiring and management of rosters.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Advent Care Yarra Ranges
Warburton, Victoria
09.2021 - Current
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses in clinical settings.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment options and health management strategies.
  • Conducted assessments to evaluate patient conditions and determine care needs.
  • Provided emotional support to patients during recovery and treatment processes.
  • Maintained accurate medical records and updated patient information promptly.
  • Assisted in training new nursing staff on protocols and procedures effectively.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
  • Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
  • Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.

Registered Nurse

Home Hospice Australia
Melbourne, Victoria
09.2020 - Current
  • Facilitated in-home palliative care for patients, offering breakthrough medications, hygiene assistance, and emotional support to patients and families.

Education

Diploma of Nursing - Nursing

Bethesda Hospital & Warrnambool Hospital
Melbourne, VIC
08-1982

High School Diploma -

Ferntree Gully High School
Ferntree Gully, VIC
12-1978

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Medication administration
  • Care plan development
  • Electronic medical records
  • Infection control procedures
  • Clinical documentation

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Advent Care Yarra Ranges
09.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse

Home Hospice Australia
09.2020 - Current

Diploma of Nursing - Nursing

Bethesda Hospital & Warrnambool Hospital

High School Diploma -

Ferntree Gully High School
Linda Sweetman