Lorraine Erikson
KAMBAH,ACT
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Organized and knowledgeable, experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Queanbeyan GP Super Clinic
Queanbeyan
07.2023 - Current
- Administration of childhood scheduled immunisations
- Travel vaccinations.
- Triage assessments and clinical treatment of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Policy and procedure writing, policy review.
- Assess, plan and implement health assessments.
- Patient education.
- Accurate documentation of clinical notes in an electronic medical record system.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department, including accreditation.
- Utilise critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and respond appropriately in emergency situations.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to work health and safety guidelines, WHS representative.
- Adhere to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment, Hand hygiene monitor.
- Maintenance of privacy and confidentiality of patients and staff.
- Advocate for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Preceptorship of student and emerging Nurses
- Process, assess and prepare patients for surgical procedures.
- Create, implement and evaluate patient care plans with medical, allied health and nursing teams.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
The Canberra Hospital
Garran, ACT
07.2007 - 06.2023
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
Education
Graduate Diploma - Nursing- Clinical Teaching
James Cook University
Townsville, QLD02.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
`Charles Sturt University
Bathurst NSW2006
Skills
- Data Collection
- Emergency Response
- Team Leader
- Medical / Health Assessment
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Staff Supervision
- Patient Discharge
- Procedure set up and preparation
- IV cannulation and Venipuncture skills
- Immunization
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient follow up
- Care Plan Development
- Managing Deadlines in admissions and discharges
- Review of policy and procedure guidelines
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Queanbeyan GP Super Clinic
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
The Canberra Hospital
07.2007 - 06.2023
Graduate Diploma - Nursing- Clinical Teaching
James Cook University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
`Charles Sturt University
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