Maaria Carpenter
Brisbane
Summary
Dynamic Senior Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Valley Plastic Surgery, excelling in wound care and patient education. Proven leadership in mentoring nursing staff and enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care. Skilled in clinical judgment and medication administration, consistently promoting a collaborative and positive work environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Registered Nurse
Valley Plastic Surgery
07.2024 - Current
- Managed post operative patients in a clinical environment, wound care, seroma drainage.
- Assisted in minor procedures with surgeons in clinic (skin procedures).
- Administer PRP/ PRF and microneedling treatments.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication and teamwork among staff members.
- Educated patients on recovery and managing post operative expectations.
- Ordering surgical implants/ tissue expanders, allografts, tissell.
- Mentored junior nurses on best practices, contributing to the development of a highly skilled nursing team.
Registered Nurse
Uniting Care Health
02.2023 - Current
- Surgical ward specialising in Plastic Surgery, Women’s Health and ENT.
- Competencies in CVAD’s, IV cannulation, VAC dressings and specialised wound care.
- Team leader/ in charge responsibilities.
- 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.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Acute Care
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD12.2024
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing
Australian Catholic University
Banyo, QLD11.2022
Diploma Of Childhood Education - Education
TAFE QLD
QLD12.2019
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Wound care
- Healthcare management
- Student nurse training
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Appointment scheduling
- Vaccine administration
- Procedure preparations
- Aseptic technique procedures
- Minor procedure assisting
Timeline
Senior Registered Nurse
Valley Plastic Surgery
07.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Uniting Care Health
02.2023 - Current
Graduate Certificate - Acute Care
Queensland University of Technology
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing
Australian Catholic University
Diploma Of Childhood Education - Education
TAFE QLD
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