Hi, I’m
Linda Tolevsky
Gladstone Park,VIC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, in fast-paced theatre and recovery environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and maintaining a proven, thorough approach to high quality safe patient care.
Overview
21
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Registered Nurse/ Theatre Anaesthetics & Recovery
01.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Western Health
COVID-19 Vaccination Nurse Immuniser
05.2021 - 11.2022
Job overview
- Ensured proper vaccine storage and handling, maintaining the efficacy of doses administered to patients.
- Assisted in training new staff on proper techniques and protocols, ensuring a high level of competence and adherence to best practices.
- Stayed up-to-date on evolving guidelines for COVID-19 vaccines, applying current best practices when administering doses to patients.
- Maintained detailed records of vaccinations administered, ensuring accurate reporting for public health purposes.
Virgin Australia Airlines
Flight Manager/Flight Attendant/Onboard Trainer
01.2003 - 12.2019
Job overview
- Improved flight operations efficiency by implementing effective scheduling and crew management strategies.
- Enhanced passenger satisfaction with proactive communication and problem-solving during in-flight issues.
- Streamlined pre-flight preparation tasks for timely departures and arrivals, contributing to overall airline punctuality.
- Managed budgets and resources effectively, ensuring optimal allocation of staff, equipment, and supplies for each flight.
- Optimized crew performance through regular performance evaluations and tailored feedback sessions to support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Coordinated emergency response efforts during crisis situations, ensuring the safety of passengers and crew while minimizing disruptions to airline operations.
Education
University of TasmaniaHobart, TAS
Graduate Certificate from Anaesthetics & Recovery Nursing
12.2022
Royal Melbourne Institute of TechMelbourne, VIC
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
12.2019
Skills
- Data Collection
- Chart updating
- Medical assessment
- Emergency Response
- Precepting
- Non technical skills
- Vaccine administration
- Emergency Procedures
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- EMR Systems
Certification
- Australian Resuscitation Council Advanced Life Support Level 1 Provider - July 2022- Current
- Arterial line management
- Administration of blood products
- Chemotherapy administration
- Central Venous Access Device management
- Epidural infusion management
- Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA)/ Intrathecal Morphine Management
- Tracheostomy & Laryngotomy management
Hobbies
Garden and landscape design, painting & travel
Timeline
COVID-19 Vaccination Nurse Immuniser
Western Health
05.2021 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse/ Theatre Anaesthetics & Recovery
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
01.2020 - Current
Flight Manager/Flight Attendant/Onboard Trainer
Virgin Australia Airlines
01.2003 - 12.2019
University of Tasmania
Graduate Certificate from Anaesthetics & Recovery Nursing
Royal Melbourne Institute of Tech
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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