Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Referees
Timeline
RegisteredNurse

Mandy Little

Wulkuraka,QLD

Summary

Dedicated nursing professional with history of meeting patient goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges. Organized and dependable Registered Nurse successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Able to work autonomously as needed, and equally as part of a team environment, with a focus on successful outcomes for the patient and health care team.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Practice Nurse

Flinders Peak Medical Centre
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • Encouraged health-promoting behaviours to improve patient health and reverse disease.
  • Evaluated and assessed phone calls from facilities, physician offices, hospitals and patients to handle urgent issues and prioritize care.
  • Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
  • Wound care and dressing management of acute and chronic wounds
  • Set up, administration, and management of Iron Infusions ensuring clinical observations are monitored throughout procedure, and escalating concerns appropriately.
  • Administered immunizations to patients to prevent disease.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviours and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Registered Nurse

Supreme Nursing Agency - Prison Health Services
06.2022 - 01.2023
  • Clinical, critical, primary nursing care of 613 male patients within a High Security Correctional environment.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Supervision of nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
  • Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.

Registered Nurse

QLD Health - Prison Health Services
09.2017 - 01.2022
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Led successful team comprised of RNs.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, thoracic and limb trauma.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.

Chronic Disease Nurse

The Lockyer Doctors
02.2016 - 09.2017
  • Encouraged health-promoting behaviours to improve patient health and reverse disease.
  • Evaluated and assessed phone calls from facilities, physician offices, hospitals and patients to handle urgent issues and prioritize care.
  • Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
  • Administered immunizations to patients to prevent disease.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviours and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Registered Nurse

Astley Medical Centre
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.

Registered Nurse, Community, Palliative, Chronic

NSW Health
01.2010 - 12.2013
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying limitations.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as respiratory management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

Western Sydney University
Sydney, NSW
04.2010

Skills

  • Healthcare Program Planning
  • Emergency response readiness
  • Advanced clinical assessment
  • Team collaboration abilities
  • Mental health support
  • Phlebotomy proficiency
  • Chronic disease management
  • Infection control measures
  • Medication administration
  • Case Management
  • Managing Deadlines
  • Correctional & Detention Nursing

Additional Information

  • Australian Defence Force Security Clearance
  • AFP Criminal Record Clearance - September 2023
  • Queensland Corrective Services Security Clearance
  • Queensland WWC Blue Card (Volunteer)
  • CPR certification - April 2023
  • QLD Drivers Licence

Referees

Ms. Sharon Sojourner- Nurse Unit Manager

Sharon.sojourner@health.qld.gov.au

07 4123 7675


Ms. Emma Hawkins - Senior Practice Nurse

Emma@fpmc.com.au

07 5464 6765

Timeline

Practice Nurse

Flinders Peak Medical Centre
01.2023 - 08.2023

Registered Nurse

Supreme Nursing Agency - Prison Health Services
06.2022 - 01.2023

Registered Nurse

QLD Health - Prison Health Services
09.2017 - 01.2022

Chronic Disease Nurse

The Lockyer Doctors
02.2016 - 09.2017

Registered Nurse

Astley Medical Centre
01.2013 - 01.2016

Registered Nurse, Community, Palliative, Chronic

NSW Health
01.2010 - 12.2013

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

Western Sydney University

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