Lisa Craig
Newcastle,NSW
Summary
I am currently a Year 3 registered nurse that is moving from Newcastle to Brisbane area. I am able to adapt and learn quickly and have had a variety of different clinical experiences through agency nursing and working within NSW health. I am confident with my communication and team work skills and have predominantly worked in surgical nursing. I am always looking to improve my clinical skills and work within a supportive team environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Maitland Hospital
10.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
Registered Nurse
Pulse Agency
07.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Registered Nurse
Lingard Private Hospital
12.2023 - 06.2024
- 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.
Registered Nurse
John Hunter Hospital
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Assistant Nurse
HCA
03.2021 - 11.2022
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Education
Bachelor Of Nursing -
University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW2022
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Wound care
- Intravenous therapy
- Cannulation
- Drains
- Critical care
- Airway management
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Maitland Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Lingard Private Hospital
12.2023 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse
Pulse Agency
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
John Hunter Hospital
01.2023 - 07.2023
Assistant Nurse
HCA
03.2021 - 11.2022
Bachelor Of Nursing -
University of Newcastle
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