Maggie Wilkinson

Provided healthcare support in community settings to enhance patient access to care

Conducted assessments in patients' homes to evaluate their health and care needs.

Coordinated referrals for patient care, ensuring timely access to necessary services

Performed wellness checks to monitor patient health and identify care needs

Coordinated necessary referrals for patient care

• Oversaw patient treatment in haemodialysis unit
• Delivered renal nursing care for Mater Renal Unit patients.
• Monitored haemodialysis machines and patient vital signs.
• Administered medications and dialysis treatments per care plans.

• Planned & implemented individualized nursing care to enhance patient recovery
• Provide pre/post-operative care to patients undergoing surgical procedures
• Collaborated with enrolled nurses to ensure cohesive patient care
• Liaise with medical staff on a daily basis
• Liaised with medical staff daily to coordinate treatment plans
• Mentor & supervise nursing students on placement
• Administered bi-pap therapy to patients experiencing respiratory distress
• Executed peritoneal dialysis exchanges for patients requiring renal support
• Medical Ward 1 (Renal, Respiratory & Gastroenterology)

• Assisted medical staff with procedures and scopes to ensure patient safety and comfort
• Performed dressing changes, suture removals, and phlebotomy in clinical settings.
• Assessed patients scheduled for chemotherapy per toxicity scale and organised reviews and interventions.
• Assist medical staff with procedures and scopes
• Performed dressings, suture removals, and phlebotomy to support patient recovery
• Referrals to allied health as required
• Educated patients before chemotherapy to prepare them for treatment and enhance understanding
• Mentoring of nursing students
• Ambulatory Oncology

• Dispensed medications to offenders, ensuring compliance with treatment plans
• Triage of offenders for RN and medical review, prioritizing care based on health needs
• Monitoring of diabetic patients
• Coordinated referrals to appropriate supports for offenders, including Indigenous liaison and mental health services
• Administered intramuscular injections and depot medications to offenders for treatment compliance.
• Performed wound care to promote healing and prevent infection in patients.
• Conducted well-being checks to assess the physical and mental health of offenders.
• Monitored diabetic patients to manage blood glucose levels and overall health.

• Provide direct support to consultant anaesthetists during ward rounds
• Work independently reviewing patients
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the service. in quality improvement activities within the service, such as audits and review protocols.
• Educated patients and staff on PCA machine setup, programming, and syringe changes to ensure safe and effective use.
• Troubleshoot issues with patients on the service
• Triage new referrals to the service, prioritizing patient needs for timely and appropriate care.

• Provide holistic care to patients and their families using the partnership model of care.
• Conducted quarterly pressure injury audits, developed three-month action plans based on findings, and provided ongoing education and in-services for staff to enhance patient care quality.
• Participated in daily doctors' rounds to discuss patient care and treatment plans. and family meetings
• Attend multidisciplinary meetings to discuss patient progress
• Precepted new graduates and SINs, mentoring them to ensure competency in palliative care practices.
• Coordinated with allied health professionals to facilitate patient referrals and support services. to allied health as required

• Triage patient referrals according to Qld Pain Management Guidelines
• Coordinated communication with GPs, Work cover, allied health, and other health care providers to facilitate comprehensive patient care
• Prepared equipment and instruments in theatre for efficient surgical procedures
• Assisted consultant in theatre
• Provide post procedure discharge information and education
• Facilitated collaboration with GPs to ensure comprehensive healthcare delivery, Work cover, allied health and other health care providers
• Supported consultant in theatre to ensure smooth operation of procedures

• Evaluated patient's fluid overload status during clinical assessments
• Accessed Vascaths/Permacaths for haemodialysis under sterile conditions, ensuring patient safety and compliance with infection control protocols
• Cannulate AVF for haemodialysis
• Administer IV antibiotics
• Administer IM Hepatitis B vaccinations
• Trained patients on haemodialysis machine setup and aseptic tray preparation to enhance self-care and independence
• Liaise with medical and allied health staff concerning patient queries and blood results

• Administer IV medications
• Assisted patients with activities of daily living, enhancing comfort and promoting independence
• Administer IV medication
• Assist patients with ADLs
• Conducted physical assessments, falls risk assessments, and Waterlow assessments to ensure patient safety and care quality
• Completed and updated care plans, ensuring alignment with patient needs and treatment goals
• Provided care in Medical 1, Medical 2, and Renal Unit settings

• Worked in multiple locations to gain diverse experience
• Delivered bedside care for Townsville Hospital patients under nursing supervision.
• Administered medications and monitored patient responses at Townsville Hospital.
• Documented vital signs and care notes in Townsville Hospital records.