Louise Fall
Summary
Compassionate nurse with over 20 years of diverse experience, strong problem-solving abilities, a willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Demonstrated expertise in hospitals (inpatient and outpatient), vaccination clinics, district nursing, community public mental health, and Secondary College nursing. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary College School Nurse - Casual
Assumption College
01.2022 - Current
- Assessed students'' physical and emotional well-being during daily clinic visits, providing appropriate care or referrals as needed.
- Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
- Provided support to students with diverse needs to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by serving as an advocate for student health and wellness, empowering them to make informed decisions about their wellbeing.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Maintained upkeep on defibrillators and first aid kits to keep resources in working condition for emergencies.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
Registered Nurse
Northern Health - Kilmore Acute Ward
01.2020 - Current
- Northern Health - Kilmore Acute ward - GEM patients, palliative, medical & surgical
- Previous - Kilmore Hospital Positions
- Covid19 Monitoring Team Leader
- Immunisation Nurse Vaccination clinic
- District Nursing Team and Theatre PACU.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Proven ability to work as independent clinician with sound clinical assessment skills and decision-making
- Building of rapport and to communicate effectively within multi-disciplinary teams across all areas of hospital
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
RNDIV2 Psyche Nurse Community Case Manager
Melbourne Health
01.1999 - 01.2019
- North West Area Mental Health, Position within multidisciplinary community team, collaborating at weekly clinical review meetings, completing admissions, interventions plans and discharges
- Providing psycho-social rehabilitation to clients with dual diagnosis of chronic mental illness and substance abuse
- Assessing and ensuring highest standards of holistic nursing care, assessing both physical and mental health risks and ongoing treatment plans
- Maintaining awareness of clinical and professional relationships within community
- Portfolio - Quit program and Diabetes Management.
- Developed and created programs and monitored effectiveness against individual participant needs.
- Referred families to shelters, legal resources and educational programs.
- Developed and implemented variety of innovative policies and strategies to promote client self-sufficiency.
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
Disability Community Support Worker
Department of Human services
01.1993 - 12.1999
- Stakeholders Yooralla, Interchange. Human Services
- Key responsibilities:
- Empowering and supporting clients to achieve their goals Assessment and planning of services; whether it is housing, financial, mental health, disability, multicultural or family support services.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing BNRSG - Nursing
Charles Darwin University
Diploma - Remedial Therapies
Australian College of Massage & Natural Therapies
Certificate IV in Pathology Collection -
Victoria University
Certificate IV in Nursing RNDIV2 -
Victoria University
Certificate IV in Community Services – Intellectual Disability Stream - Community Services
Kangan TAFE
Skills
- Compassion and Empathy
- Clinical judgment & Problem-Solving
- Rapport Building
- Individualized healthcare plans
- Public Health Principles and Health screening
- Allergy management and Injury Treatment
- Behavioural Evaluations - Attention-deficit disorder experience
- Patient and family advocacy
Affiliations
- AHPRA – NMW - 0001051635
- AMNF, ACN & Victorian School Nurse Association
- Full Working with Children Check & Police check
Referrers
Name; Jo Dally Position: ANUM - Kilmore Acute Ward Northern Health
T: 0407511964 E: jdally1@bigpond.com
Name; Deirdre Payne Position: College Registered Nurse - Assumption College Kilmore
T: 0438054192 E: Deirdre.payne@assumption.vic.edu.au
Name; Sarah Petschel Position: ANUM - Positive Pathways Covid monitoring team /Vaccination Clinic The Kilmore & District Hospital
T: 0419 031 879 E: sarah.bennet@bigpond.com
Timeline
Secondary College School Nurse - Casual
Assumption College
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Northern Health - Kilmore Acute Ward
01.2020 - Current
RNDIV2 Psyche Nurse Community Case Manager
Melbourne Health
01.1999 - 01.2019
Disability Community Support Worker
Department of Human services
01.1993 - 12.1999
Bachelor of Nursing BNRSG - Nursing
Charles Darwin University
Diploma - Remedial Therapies
Australian College of Massage & Natural Therapies
Certificate IV in Pathology Collection -
Victoria University
Certificate IV in Nursing RNDIV2 -
Victoria University
Certificate IV in Community Services – Intellectual Disability Stream - Community Services
Kangan TAFE
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