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Lindajayne Murphy

Suffolk Park,NSW

Summary

With a robust background in emergency and aged care nursing, notably at Healthcare Australia and Byron Bay Aged Care, I excel in patient assessments and delivering compassionate care. My expertise spans from acute care to education, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction and safety. I'm recognized for my clinical judgment and empathy, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Byron Bay Aged Care
05.2024 - Current

Working within a 41 bedded aged care facility.

Providing specialist dementia care within nursing home.

Providing dignity and respect of all residents.

Smoothly delivers comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personal skillset.

Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.

  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.

Registered Nurse

Carestaff
04.2024 - Current

Agency nurse working within various settings in healthcare.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Healthcare Australia
05.2010 - 05.2024
  • Working within various healthcare settings
  • Contracted to GCUH Emergency Department for 4 years during Covid pandemic
  • Facilitating for Gold Coast TAFE for Enrolled Nurse student
  • Working within Prison Health
  • Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
  • Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
  • Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Promoted a safe and supportive environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to infection control protocols, maintaining equipment, and following safety guidelines.
  • Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
  • Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.

Registerd Nurse

Queensland Health,
08.2012 - 06.2022

Working within one of the busiest Emergency Department in Qld

  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.

Practice Nurse

Parkwood After Hours GP Surgery
06.2016 - 06.2021

Adult and Child Vaccinations including Travel vaccinations

Spirometry, ECG, Wound care, Health Information.

Utilising extensive ED experience whilst working within this environment Assiting GP with conducting health assessments.

GP Management Plans and reviews.

Clinical Nurse

Allamanda Private Hospital
07.2010 - 12.2012

Working within a 30 bedded Orthopaedics Department. Nursing Pre and Post Op, TKR, Hip Replacements, Arthoscopy, Stabilisations, Shoulder Replacements, , Acromioplasty, Rotator Cuff, MUA and Carpal Tunnel

Education

Higher Education Diploma - Adult Nursing

University of Paisley
Paisley, Scotland
02-2001

HNC Healthcare

James Watt College
Greenock, Scotland
02-1998

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Infection control measures
  • Wound care
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Patient monitoring
  • IV setup
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Care planning
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Patient evaluation
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Taking vitals
  • Critical care
  • Medication distribution
  • Tracheostomy care
  • EMR systems
  • Emergency response
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Relationship building
  • Vaccine administration
  • Diabetes management
  • Insulin medication assistance

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Byron Bay Aged Care
05.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Carestaff
04.2024 - Current

Practice Nurse

Parkwood After Hours GP Surgery
06.2016 - 06.2021

Registerd Nurse

Queensland Health,
08.2012 - 06.2022

Clinical Nurse

Allamanda Private Hospital
07.2010 - 12.2012

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Healthcare Australia
05.2010 - 05.2024

Higher Education Diploma - Adult Nursing

University of Paisley

HNC Healthcare

James Watt College
Lindajayne Murphy