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Lydia Clarke

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in both critical care and ward environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinates with other healthcare professionals from multidisciplinary teams to advance patient care.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Lingard Private Hospital
03.2023 - Current
  • Administered intravenous fluids, blood products, antibiotics and medications as ordered by physicians.
  • Recognized emergent situations quickly for prompt intervention.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualised treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs.
  • Demonstrated excellent assessment, communication and problem solving abilities to ensure the best possible care for critically ill patients.
  • Maintained accurate medical records that documented all changes in condition or treatments provided.
  • Managed complex medication regimens including titrations of vasoactive medications according to physician orders.

Surgical Ward Registered Nurse

Lingard Private Hospital
02.2020 - 08.2023
  • Performed dressing changes and suture and staple removal for surgical site management.
  • Monitored vital signs and responded efficiently to unexpected changes in patient condition
  • Educated patients on pre-operative preparation, post-operative care instructions, wound healing processes and other related topics.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessment data, treatments provided and progress notes.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with surgeons regarding patient conditions or treatment plans.
  • Supervised and precepted junior nurses and nursing students
  • Management of ward as team leader to ensure safe and effective patient care
  • Administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
  • Prioritised tasks efficiently to manage multiple cases at once in a fast paced environment.

Student Outreach Team & Recruitment Advisor

Charles Sturt University
11.2017 - 12.2018
  • Shift team leader to assist colleagues with enquiries
  • Phone calls and emails to current University students to assist with re-engagement with studies
  • Phone calls and emails to newly enrolled students to assist with transition to University
  • Answered phone calls, emails and online chats from prospective students to advise on appropriate University courses tailored to individual needs

Retail Assistant

Bunnings Warehouse
07.2013 - 04.2018
  • Processed returns and exchanges in accordance with company policies.
  • Developed excellent customer service skills, including providing advice on product selection to customers.
  • Completed daily store opening and closing tasks.
  • Processed payments via cash, credit cards or gift cards via registers.

Medic

Emergency Medics Australia
03.2017 - 10.2017
  • Provided first aid at various sporting events
  • Provided first aid treatment to patients in a timely and effective manner.
  • Performed assessments of injured individuals, determining the appropriate course of action.

Education

Graduate Diploma - Clinical Practice (Paramedic)

Charles Sturt University
10.2025

Bachelor of Nursing -

Charles Sturt University
11.2019

Year 12 High School Certificate

Swansea High School
10.2015

Skills

  • Urology
  • Colorectal
  • Gynaecology
  • Neurology
  • Ear, Nose & Throat
  • Vascular
  • Orthopaedic
  • Reconstructive and Plastics
  • Bariatric and Weight Loss
  • General Surgery

Certification

  • Australian College of Critical Care Nurses: Adult Advanced Life Support – Date of Issue: 24/05/2023
  • NSW Health Urinary Catheter and Closed System of Drainage: Train the Trainer Course – Completed 01/12/2022
  • Mental Health First Aid Certificate – Date of Issue: 09/05/2016
  • Working with Children's Check - Expiry: 07/06/2029
  • National Police Check – Date of Issue: 23/01/2023

References

Alison Lincoln

Clinical Nurse Consultant/Clinical Nurse Educator – Lingard Private Hospital

Mobile: 0412 596 472

Email: alison.lincoln@healthecare.com.au


Karley Wootton

ICU Nursing Unit Manager – Lingard Private Hospital

Mobile: 0419 698 142

Email: karley.wootton@healthecare.com.au

Timeline

Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Lingard Private Hospital
03.2023 - Current

Surgical Ward Registered Nurse

Lingard Private Hospital
02.2020 - 08.2023

Student Outreach Team & Recruitment Advisor

Charles Sturt University
11.2017 - 12.2018

Medic

Emergency Medics Australia
03.2017 - 10.2017

Retail Assistant

Bunnings Warehouse
07.2013 - 04.2018

Graduate Diploma - Clinical Practice (Paramedic)

Charles Sturt University

Bachelor of Nursing -

Charles Sturt University

Year 12 High School Certificate

Swansea High School

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