Louisa Ostler
Buccan
Summary
Experienced in clinical nursing, dedicated to delivering high-quality care to a diverse range of individuals. Commitment to lifelong learning enables continuous expansion of knowledge and expertise for utmost patient care. Thrives in challenging and dynamic environments, remaining calm and effective during crises. Strong communication skills foster successful collaboration with multidisciplinary team members. Proven ability to establish positive relationships with patients, family members, and fellow medical professionals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse
Logan Hospital
2C / 2L
02.2023 - Current
- Maintaining strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Responding to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Utilise advanced assessment skills to identify early indications of deterioration in a patient's condition, enabling prompt intervention when needed.
- Maintaine patient confidentiality by protecting unauthorised access to personal information.
- Coordinate seamless transitions between levels of care by effectively communicating with multidisciplinary team members throughout the process.
- Educating patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
- Mentor new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
- Administration of medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Utilising evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
- Participating in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
- Reviewing patient health status and developing individualised care plans.
- Implementing and monitoring infection control protocols.
- Developing strong rapport with patients and families, promoting open communication channels for effective collaboration in treatment plans.
- Ensure accurate documentation of all patient records, contributing to improved quality assurance measures.
- Acting as a clinical resource for colleagues seeking guidance on best practices or challenging cases, contributing to a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Handling patient discharge planning, arranging medications and education on medication routines
- Serve as a patient advocate, ensuring individual needs were met and concerns addressed promptly.
- Handle patient transfers, following safety protocols to prevent injuries.
Registered Nurse
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital
I Floor Mental Health
01.2020 - 02.2023
- Utilised critical thinking skills to prioritise nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, including precepting Grad nurses contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- 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 co-morbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients' families during difficult medical decisions, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- 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.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualising crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse
Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
Covid Ward 6AN
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Registered Nurse
Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
Psychiatric Emergency Centre
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Utilised critical thinking skills to prioritise nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analysing complaints and symptoms.
- Participated in case conferences to discuss complex cases collaboratively with colleagues from various disciplines for better decision-making processes.
- Determined patient risk by utilising subjective and objective data obtained through patient interaction.
- Provided crisis intervention services during psychiatric emergencies, ensuring patient safety through effective de-escalation techniques.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and initiating interventions as needed.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviours and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviours and conditions, and updated clinical notes with current information.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of illnesses.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Education
Transition Support Program - Mental Health
02.2021
Masters of Mental Heath -
05.2022
Bachelor of Nursing -
Griffith University
12.2019
Skills
- Integrity in Practice
- Guidance and Support
- Workforce Development
- Health Education Implementation
- Comprehensive Health Assessment
- Medication Management
- Team Performance Enhancement
- Healthcare Advocacy
- Clinical Quality Enhancement
- Talent Acquisition and Development
- Regulatory Compliance Monitoring
- Patient-Centered Care Coordination
- Cross-Disciplinary Teamwork
- Unit Coordination
Quality Enhancement
- Evidence-Supported Approaches
- Effective Time Management
- Analytical Problem-Solving
- Consistent Dependability
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Strategic Decision Making
- Adaptability to Change
- Empathetic Support
- Effective Stress Management
- Infection Risk Management
- Patient Care Coordination
- Evidence-Based Clinical Decision-Making
- Upholding Ethical Standards
- Comprehensive Health Documentation
- Cultural Sensitivity
Additional Responsibilities
- Seclusion paperwork
- Discussing seclusion incidents and communicating with members of the multidisciplinary team to improve consumer outcomes
- Outcomes, indicator on treatment and recovery goals, completion and educating
- Nursing patients with eating disorders including NG feeds
- Comprehensive CIMHA documentation always ensuring consumer safety
- Nursing elderly consumers
- Assisting with ADLs (Activities of Daily Living)
- Mediating outcomes between multi-disciplinary teams
- Chart Audits to identify the changes needed to ensure safety and improve the quality of care
- Working as a member of a healthcare team both co-operatively and independently
- Upholding nationally recognised ethical and legal workplace health and safety standards
- Assisting consumers in making informed judgements
- Completing mental status examinations and implementing relevant nursing interventions
- Providing recovery orientated planning and care
- Intramuscular injections
- Olanzapine depot training completed, and Olanzapine depots given as per procedure
- Withdrawal Management and detox from Alcohol and illicit substances
- Data input on HBCIS (Hospital Based Corporate Information System) for admissions, discharges, and bed changes
Certificates And Accreditations
- Authorised Mental Health Practitioner
- Accreditation for Mental Health First Aid
- Stress and Resilience Course Certificate
- Metro South Hospital & Health Services Mandatory Training – MSHLearn (Metro South Learn)
- I Learn Training
Professional Development
I would like to be allowed to upskill shortly.
I will be looking to work towards a CNC position in Mental Health.
I would also like to have the opportunity, if it should arise, to undertake a temporary role in discharge facilitating. With a future goal within the next couple of years of being a temporary Assistant NUM.
Timeline
Clinical Nurse
Logan Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse
Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
07.2021 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital
01.2020 - 02.2023
Masters of Mental Heath -
Bachelor of Nursing -
Griffith University