Louise Laverty
Tenambit,NSW
Summary
- Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in a high equity environment.
- Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations.
- Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication.
- Experience offering comprehensive patient care, works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve patient outcomes.
- Efficiently coordinates with allied health to achieve best possible patient outcomes.
- Patient-oriented Nurse with 22 + years of diverse experience in direct patient care.
- Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
- Demonstrates strong communication and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments.
- Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills.
- Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical Unit
The Maitland Hospital
06.2003 - Current
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment by observing and documenting patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviours.
- Communicated with team members to plan, implement and enhance holistic treatment.
- Administering both oral medications and IV therapies ensuring explanation of medication and potential side effects to patients .
- Quickly responded to situations impacting patients, for example escalating a deterioration in patient condition to the rapid response team. Providing skilled, and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Communicated with team members to plan, implement and enhance holistic treatment.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals and their families dealing with both acute and chronic conditions.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for ongoing improvement or sustainment of their health status.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
New Grad Nurse
Royal Darwin Hospital
03.2002 - 03.2003
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Enrolled Nurse
Royal Darwin Hospital
06.1998 - 02.2002
- Remained calm during high-stress situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem solving.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatments.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Charles Darwin University
Darwin, NT01-2003
Diploma of Nursing -
TAFE NSW
Tighes Hill, NSW03-2002
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Advanced life support
- Blood transfusion
- Health promotion
- Basic life support
- Diabetes management
- Discharge planning
- Oxygen therapy including HI Flo Management
- Catheter care
- End-of-life care
- Geriatric care
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical Unit
The Maitland Hospital
06.2003 - Current
New Grad Nurse
Royal Darwin Hospital
03.2002 - 03.2003
Enrolled Nurse
Royal Darwin Hospital
06.1998 - 02.2002
Bachelor of Nursing -
Charles Darwin University
Diploma of Nursing -
TAFE NSW
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