Lucy May
Tweed Heads,NSW
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, critical thinking and liaising with multi-disciplinary team in fast-paced environment, honed across roles at Queensland Health and SA Health. Excelled in team leadership, significantly enhancing patient outcomes through innovative care strategies and proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Skilled in pre-post surgical procedures, adept at fostering holistic recovery environments, demonstrating a commitment to excellence in nursing care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, 23HR Surgical Unit
Queensland Health
06.2024 - Current
- Supporting team whist Team Leading, continuously in communication with multi-disciplinary team to support patients best outcome.
- Utilised 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.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from an array of surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse, NMSU
Queensland Health
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Utilised 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.
- 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.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Registered Nurse, Casual Pool
SA Health
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- 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.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
HCA, Day Surgical Unit
The London Clinic
02.2019 - 10.2020
- Reduced the risk of post-operative complications by closely monitoring vital signs and post-surgical pain.
- Communicated medical information and discharge instructions to patients and families to reduce return visits.
- Enhanced patient recovery times by providing attentive and compassionate care in a day surgery setting.
- Served as a liaison between patients'' families or caregivers during surgical procedures, providing updates on progress while maintaining confidentiality.
- Developed individualized care plans that facilitated optimal recovery for each patient after day surgery procedures.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to varying patient caseloads, ensuring that all patients received the necessary attention and support during their time in the day surgery unit.
- Documented patient history and medical background accurately whist admitted patients pre-operatively.
Registered Nurse, CCU
SA Health
02.2017 - 06.2018
- Optimized patient outcomes in high-stress scenarios by remaining calm, focused, and utilizing critical thinking skills to provide appropriate interventions.
- 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.
- 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.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently monitoring cardiac telemetry and promptly responding to critical changes.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA11-2016
Skills
- Team Leading
- Post operative education
- Post operative care
- Admissions/ Discharges
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient Controlled Analgesia competent
- Blood safe competent
- Regional and Neuraxial Analgesia competent
Timeline
Registered Nurse, 23HR Surgical Unit
Queensland Health
06.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, NMSU
Queensland Health
01.2022 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse, Casual Pool
SA Health
01.2020 - 01.2022
HCA, Day Surgical Unit
The London Clinic
02.2019 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse, CCU
SA Health
02.2017 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of South Australia
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