- Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
- Wine Tasting
- I like trying new recipes and food trends
- Sharing recipes, cooking tips, and culinary experiences through blogs and social media platforms
- Baking
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- Gardening
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Participate in Lawn Bowls for Burnie Bowls Club and represented the North West Coastal Team in Statewide Challenge
- Camping
- Backpacking
- Building Lego Star Wars
- Drawing and Painting
LYNDA SUSAN DEMPSTER
Somerset, Tasmania
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Advanced Enrolled Nurse with a proven track record at North West Regional Hospital, excelling in infection control and patient advocacy. Demonstrated expertise in accurate vital signs assessment and effective communication, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction and safety standards. Committed to delivering exceptional care and mentoring new staff for improved team performance.
Healthcare professional with solid background in providing high-quality patient care and clinical support. Recognized for collaborative teamwork and results-driven approach, consistently adapting to changing medical needs and priorities. Skilled in patient assessment and maintaining accurate medical records.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Transport Officer Nurse
Ambulance Private
11.2024 - Current
- Transported patients safely between departments, ensuring comfort and adherence to safety protocols.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient transfers, demonstrating empathy and effective communication skills.
- Maintained accurate records of patient transport activities in compliance with hospital policies.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to prioritize patient transport needs and streamline workflows.
Advanced Enrolled Nurse
North West Regional Hospital
03.2023 - 07.2025
- Conducted thorough assessments and documented vital signs accurately in electronic health records (EHR).
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on protocols and best practices for patient care.
- Managed patient scheduling, optimizing workflow to reduce wait times and enhance service delivery.
- Implemented infection control procedures, contributing to improved safety standards within the facility.
- Advocated for patient needs, ensuring timely interventions facilitated optimal recovery outcomes.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
- Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications or performing invasive procedures.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Education
Diploma Of Nursing - Health Care
Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE
VIC10-2007
Skills
- Safe patient transport
- Accurate vital signs measurement
- Experience with electronic health record systems
- Infection prevention protocols
- Excellent wound care knowledge post surgical and chronic wound care management
- Removal and application of orthopaedic plaster and synthetic casts
- Assessing pressure area care when applying casts and safe and affective removal of casts with plaster saw
- Assist in Minor procedure surgical clinic, using aseptice technique to set up surgical procedure tray Assist with the use of Diathermy and post operative education for the patient
- Vital signs assessment
- Infection control procedures
- Wound care management
- Compassionate patient care
- Documentation accuracy
- Safety protocol adherence
- Team mentorship
- Empathy in communication
- Patient care
- Confidentiality
Affiliations
- Board member of Bowls Tasmania
Certification
- Certified Cast Technician AIOT.
- Qualified in Casting with Health Education Collaborative
Interests
Timeline
Patient Transport Officer Nurse
Ambulance Private
11.2024 - Current
Advanced Enrolled Nurse
North West Regional Hospital
03.2023 - 07.2025
Diploma Of Nursing - Health Care
Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE