Lorraine Witchard
Ballina,NSW
Summary
Lorraine Witchard, enrolled surname Sainty. I have been working as an Enrolled nurse since July 1978..I resigned October 2022, and have been working as a casual since then..I have worked with agency nurses and they have been an inspiration to me, to expand my horizons. I'm fit and eager and with my knowledge and unblemished record to pursue a new chapter to my career
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse
Ballina Hospital
07.1978 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
CSSD Technician
Lismore Base Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Enhanced patient safety by ensuring proper sterilization and decontamination of medical instruments.
- Reduced infection rates by maintaining a clean and organized CSSD environment.
- Streamlined instrument tracking and documentation through implementation of an efficient inventory system.
- Improved surgical team efficiency with timely delivery of sterile instruments and equipment.
Education
Medication Endorsed - Nursing
Ballina Tafe
Ballina, NSW12.2010
CSSD Technician -
Rydalmere Tafe
01.1999
Enrolled Nurse - Nursing
Lismore Base Hospital
Lismore, NSW08.1979
High School Certificate - Education
Lismore High School
Lismore, NSW12.1977
Skills
- Wound Management
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Unit Administration
- Patient Education
- Licensed by State nursing board
- Disease Prevention
- Patient Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Treatment Planning
- Surgical care
- Referral Generation
- Patient Management
- Compassionate Care
- Palliative Care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Geriatric Care
- Patient Assessment
- Clinical judgment
- Emergency Care
- Diabetes management
- Supply Restocking
- Precepting
- Appointment Scheduling
- Chronic Disease Management
- Mobility Assistance
- Health screening
- Care Planning
- Wound Care
- Medical assessment
- Emergency Response
- ADL Assistance
- Patient Evaluation
- Maintaining privacy
- Managing deadlines
- Physical assessments
- Chest pain management
- Performing EKGs
- Patient Check-Ins
- Collecting vitals
- Software use
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- At-risk patient care
- Patient consultation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Call triaging
- EMR / EHR
- Emotional Intelligence
Timeline
CSSD Technician
Lismore Base Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2006
Nurse
Ballina Hospital
07.1978 - Current
Medication Endorsed - Nursing
Ballina Tafe
CSSD Technician -
Rydalmere Tafe
Enrolled Nurse - Nursing
Lismore Base Hospital
High School Certificate - Education
Lismore High School
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