Margret Thomas
Homebush West,NSW
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with strong clinical knowledge and exceptional communication skills. Proficient in patient care and teamwork, ensuring seamless coordination and support in healthcare settings. Committed to delivering high-quality care and improving patient outcomes through dedicated service.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2021
2021
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered nurse - Dialysis Unit
SLHD- RPAH
Camperdown, New South Wales
10.2023 - Current
- Facilitated communication between patients' families and doctors; fostered trust and transparency in care process.
- Conducted initial patient assessments upon admission; identified health needs and concerns swiftly.
- Assisted doctors during examinations and procedures, enhanced efficiency.
- Mentored junior nursing staff; contributed to professional development within department.
- Administer dialysis treatments to patients as prescribed by physicians
- Monitor patients' vital signs before, during, and after treatment
- Educate patients and their families about kidney disease and dialysis procedures
- Prepare and maintain dialysis machines and equipment
- Ensure a safe and sterile environment to prevent infections
- Assess patients' response to dialysis treatment and make necessary adjustments
- Record and report any changes in patients' conditions to the healthcare team
- Coordinate with dietitians and social workers to provide comprehensive patient care
- Provide emotional support to patients and their families
- Participate in ongoing training and professional development
- Adhere to all safety regulations and healthcare standards
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
Registered Nurse - Trauma & orthopedic Department
Great Western Hospital, NHS Foundation Trusts
Swindon, UK
02.2021 - 04.2025
- Trauma & Orthopedics (Planned care- Elective surgery unit)- Care of patients those who underwent orthopedic Surgeries such as complex surgeries, revision of hip or knee replacement, Total hip replacement, total or uni- knee replacement, shoulder replacement, ORIF, Spinal surgeries, hemiarthroplasty etc
- Work with doctors to perform treatments on patients with musculoskeletal conditions
- Monitor the patient's health and general body condition and report changes and improvements to the doctor
- Take pain prescriptions from the doctors and administer the same to the patients
- Prepare a pain management schedule for patients based on doctor's prescriptions to prevent patients suffering from pain
- Monitor and quickly attend to any signs of negative reactions to drugs and allergies
- Educate patients on steps to take to manage pain and how to avoid post-surgical infections
- Manage patient's hygiene by assisting with bedpan changes, body cleaning and diaper changes in some cases
- Help injured athletes manage and treat pain and get better after injury
- Assist orthopedic doctors in performing their duties
- Perform surgical wound dressing on patients
- Monitor vital signs/ neuro-vascular observations of patients
- Help form support groups for patients
- Help patients improve mobility and functionality by helping them to redesign their personal spaces and recommending gadgets and furniture that help to support the bone structure and promote healing.
Registered Nurse - Dialysis Unit
King Salman Hospital
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
10.2014 - 03.2021
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure
- Maintained aseptic and unobstructed field throughout dialysis and fistula insertion procedures
- Explained dialysis procedures and haemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment
- Cleaned machine, and connected to access sites, including fistulas, grafts, and catheters, using infection control protocols
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics, including weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate
- Gathered, charted and analyzed patient history data and discussed key points with clinicians
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results
- Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork
- Documented observations and baseline measurements in medical records.
- Adhere to hospital policies and guidelines in providing dialysis nursing care.
Registered Nurse - Oncology Department
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
New Delhi, India
05.2012 - 08.2014
- To provide nursing care to cancer patients.
- Recognize and treat cancer- related issues.
- Create individualized care plans on patient based on their health status.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
- Give supportive resources to the patients and the families to promote positive outlook.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric patients.
- Watch and record the patient's progress on a constant basis.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
Education
OSCE - Nursing
Great Western Hospitals NHS foundation Trust
Swindon, WiltshireBachelor of Science - Nursing
Swatantra college of Nursing
Rajahmundry, Andhra PradeshSkills
- Compassion and Respect
- Emotional support
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Decision making
- Critical thinking skills
- Teamwork
- Expert Case Management
- Flexibility
- Chronic disease management
- Technical equipment operation
- Electronic charting
- Medication and IV administration
DECLARATION
I declare that all the above-mentioned information is true or true to my knowledge and I am responsible for the accuracy of the above-mentioned statements.
Certification
REGISTRATIONS.
• Nursing and Midwifery Board Ahpra :- Registered Nurse (Division 1)
Registration number :- NMW0002587003
Timeline
Registered nurse - Dialysis Unit
SLHD- RPAH
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse - Trauma & orthopedic Department
Great Western Hospital, NHS Foundation Trusts
02.2021 - 04.2025
Registered Nurse - Dialysis Unit
King Salman Hospital
10.2014 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse - Oncology Department
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
05.2012 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Swatantra college of Nursing
OSCE - Nursing
Great Western Hospitals NHS foundation Trust
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