Madeleine Dewhurst

I am a dedicated, adaptable and confident individual who takes pride in my safe work practices. I embrace every opportunity that presents itself, deriving satisfaction in completing my tasks. I strive to create an environment that allows the empowerment of my patients through my trustworthy, empathetic and non-judgemental nature. I embrace cultural and professional diversity establishing therapeutic relationships with my patients as well as my colleagues. I am an organised and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients, successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. I am a versatile Registered Nurse with over 3 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients between the medical and surgical divisions in both acute and long term care. I am a proven leader, skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals, improving satisfaction, focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.

• Graylands Hospital, Mental Health, 2 weeks, 01/2020, Involved in the care for patients with stable and severe mental illness'. I routinely monitored their mental state through observance and examination, efficiently responding to deteriorations with the ability to deescalate pressured situations.
• Armadale Hospital, Surgical, 4 weeks, 12/2019, Involved in the care for patients recovering from a wide range of general and complex procedures. I maintained a patient load of 4 gaining baseline observations, recognizing and responding to clinical deterioration, managing the care of their catheters and surgical drains as well as the adherence to charted medications. I adapted to changing situations within my nursing environment, administering oxygen prescribed by doctors, performed ECGs to ensure sinus rhythm, as well as constant reassurance to my patients.
• Bentley Hospital, Theatre, 2 weeks, 11/2019, Provided care prior, during and post surgery. I was involved with airway management, medication administration, patient mobility as well as physical supportive measures during surgery, maximizing patient comfort.
• Bentley Hospital, Medical, 5 weeks, 06/2019, Provided care to patients, monitoring changes in their clinical condition. I noticed exacerbation of symptoms as a patient was febrile with a productive cough. Informed doctor to which he then prescribed appropriate medication, resulting in the control of my patients symptoms, falling back within therapeutic range. Administrating parenteral medication adhering to hospital policy and nursing guidelines. I applied evidence based nursing care that I obtained prior to placement from University, ensuring I was providing safe quality of practice.
• Victoria Medical Group IPN, Rehabilitation, 3 weeks, 10/2018, Involved in the continuity of care, identifying wound quality of healing, with the ability to perform interventions to assist in the healing, within my scope of practice. Perform holistic, culturally appropriate assessments that respected the needs of diverse individuals aiding in a fast recovery.
• Howard Solomon Aged Care Facility, Aged Care, 5 weeks, 06/2018, Supporting my patients and their families through emotional and distressing times, adopting active listening and attentive skills catering to their concerns. This improved our nurse to patient relationship, allowing for the best possible treatment and care. Perform manual handling tasks using best possible practice, maximizing patient comfort as well as minimizing the physical harm to myself through effective manual movements.

• Fremantle Surf Lifesaving Club, Volunteer Lifeguard - 10/2016 - 02/2017.

When saving a life I maintained the ability to remain calm and respond quickly in an emergency. Through the delivery of beneficial life-saving CPR and first aid I provided the community reassurance that their safety was my best interest. Communicating with efficiency to the public as well as my fellow volunteer lifeguards. This involved actively listening, role delegation, decision making, as well as a bunch of leadership skills. As a lifeguard it is my duty of care to provide the best possible protection and safety to the public, by involving my skills I positively improved the level of teamwork and cooperation needed for this role.

• St Hendrikus School, Volunteer, 12/2016, 12/2016, Provided teaching to young Indonesian children basic English language and skills. It was challenging using my second language to teach English to young children however, through my clear and effective communication skills of another language I successfully taught how to form a basic sentence reaping the rewards of the grateful kids. Immersed myself into the diverse Indonesian culture, learning the practices and understanding the rituals. This involved performing a well known dance, dressed in traditional attire to thank the school for the amazing learning experience. This resulted in an advanced conscientious ability to accept all cultures and backgrounds and respect decisions and values of others.
• Regents Gardens, Volunteer, 06/2015, Provided an opening ear, engaging in conversation with the elderly and providing great company bringing the feeling of comfort to the nursing home. Aided in the delivery of enjoyable activities for residents such as hosting dances as well as bingo and card games, maintaining a sense of belonging and satisfaction.

• Medical Emergency Crisis Resource Management (CRM) Simulation training 06/23
• ACE training at Royal Perth Hospital 05/24 - Resuscitation, Safe Handling, PPE sessions
• NIV short course 14/5/24
• Wound management education session, 1, 06/2019
• MST screening tool seminar, 1, 06/2019
• Seminar on safe resuscitation, 1, 06/2019
• SMART CARE 4, 2, 06/2019

• AHPRA Registration renewed 05/24
• Hand Hygiene, 05/2024
• Working with Children Check, 22/5/25

Stephanie Berry - Nurse Unit Manager - Acute Medical Unit RPH - 08 9224 3813 - stephanie.berry@health.wa.gov.au

Lucy Thomas - Staff Development Nurse - Acute Medical Unit PRH - 08 9346 8347 - lucy.thomas2@health.wa.gov.au