LUKE REDMAN
Mackay,Australia
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Mackay Base Hospital, specializing in a high-acuity surgical ward. Fourth year as a registered nurse, third year of acute surgical nursing. Demonstrated expertise in medication administration and responding to patient deterioration, paired with a compassionate approach that enhances patient and family support during critical times. Committed to delivering exceptional nursing care in fast-paced environments. Ideally pursuing a role that expands my scope, broadens my high-acuity skillset, & offers great job satisfaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Mackay Base Hospital
2025.05 - Current
- Administered diagnostic angiograms, injecting intravenous dye for x-ray examination and using catheters to introduce tools needed for medical treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Surgical Registered Nurse
Mackay Base Hospital
2023.02 - 2025.05
- Patients are of high acuity, and often unstable and have the potential to deteriorate quickly
- PICC and CVC management, insertion and care of nasogastric tubes, intravenous lines, drains and pain infusions
- General surgery; gastrointestinal; colorectal; urology; ears, nose and throat (ENT); orthopaedic & medical outliers
- Complex wound management; negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) experienced
Registered Nurse, Day Surgery
Mackay Base Hospital
2022.07 - 2023.02
- Care for patients pre and post-surgical procedures. It often involves being able to time manger & multi-task efficiently
- Collecting patients from the main recovery department, recovering patients in a fast paced and high turnover environment and providing post operative education the patient and families
Registered Nurse, Medical
Mackay Base Hospital
2022.01 - 2022.07
- On the medical unit the patients varied in a large age range, primarily being the geriatric population
- The elderly would deteriorate quickly, and their bodies compensate poorly due to complicated comorbidities
Orderly / Assistant in Nursing
Mater Private Hospital
2020.01 - 2021.12
- Commenced as a wardsperson floating around the hospital; transporting patients, equipment etc.
- Duties within the role included assisting patients prepare for surgery, provide emotional support to the patient and their families pre and post-surgery
- Time management was a skill that I quickly developed here and continued to improve on throughout my career
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Central Queensland University
Mackay, QLD2021-12
Skills
- Precepting
- Medication and IV administration
- Critical care
- Electronic health records management
Certification
Preceptorship Course
Advanced Life Support (ALS) (CSDS)
Timeline
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Mackay Base Hospital
2025.05 - Current
Surgical Registered Nurse
Mackay Base Hospital
2023.02 - 2025.05
Registered Nurse, Day Surgery
Mackay Base Hospital
2022.07 - 2023.02
Registered Nurse, Medical
Mackay Base Hospital
2022.01 - 2022.07
Orderly / Assistant in Nursing
Mater Private Hospital
2020.01 - 2021.12
Bachelor of Nursing -
Central Queensland University