Summary
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Work History
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
References
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Mary Heke-Davis

Shepparton,Vjictoria

Summary

Area Nurse with extensive experience in managing healthcare services across diverse units. Strong leadership skills emphasize patient-centered care and effective team coordination. Proven track record in making critical decisions during emergencies and implementing strategic improvements for process efficiency and patient safety. Significant contributions to previous workplaces through innovative nursing practices and protocols that enhanced patient care quality.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Remote Area Nurse

Agency Nursing
Top End NT/WA, Northern Territory
10.2020 - Current
  • Coordinated community activities with health-related agencies and organizations.
  • Maintained knowledge of clinic procedures and medical advances through staff meetings and courses.
  • Advised patients on preventive, therapeutic, and rehabilitative therapies, addressing treatment options.
  • Performed preliminary evaluations of patient conditions and reported findings to physicians.
  • Revised patient care plans based on assessments and collaboration with clinic physicians.
  • Held consultations with patients and families, providing detailed information about diagnoses.
  • Maintained comprehensive records of patient visits, diagnoses, and prescriptions for physicians.
  • Instructed in-home caregivers on treatment techniques and safety protocols for daily care.

Remote Area Nurse

Agency Nursing
Darwin, Northern Territory
05.2020 - 03.2022
  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, conducting initial and ongoing evaluations.
  • Monitored patient conditions, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.
  • Documented nursing interventions and patient responses in accordance with hospital policies.
  • Administered medications and monitored dosages, ensuring compliance with administration standards.
  • Collaborated with physicians to develop care plans and update on patient test results.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on hospital policies and best practices for patient care.
  • Advocated for patients by respecting their rights, values, and beliefs throughout treatment.
  • Oversaw admission and discharge processes, coordinating related paperwork efficiently.

Skills

  • Patient assessment and care planning
  • Medication administration and management
  • Electronic health record management
  • Emergency response protocols
  • Infection control procedures
  • Emergency response
  • Clinical documentation
  • Health education
  • Critical thinking
  • Effective communication
  • Team leadership
  • Time management
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Patient advocacy
  • Clinical assessment
  • Quality improvement
  • Cultural history
  • Community education

Affiliations

  • ANMF
  • AHPRA
  • CranaPlus

Accomplishments

  • Registered Nurse 2002
  • RIPRN - Rural and Isolated Practice Registered Nurse 2008
  • Cert IV Training and Assessment
  • Post Grad Cert in Advanced Clinical Practice - James Cook University 2006
  • Captain in the Australia Army - Nursing Officer

Certification

  • RIPRN - Rural and Isolated Practice Registered Nurse
  • Cert IV Training and Assessment
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Clinical Practice - James Cook University
  • Crana - Remote Emergency Care
  • Crana - Maternity Emergency Care
  • Crana - BLS/ALS
  • Pharmacotherapeutics - Flinders Uni and Centre for Remote Health
  • SA Health - Understanding Vaccines and the National Immunisation Program
  • SA Country Xray Training Certificate
  • NT Health Xray Licence

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Remote Area Nurse

Agency Nursing
10.2020 - Current

Remote Area Nurse

Agency Nursing
05.2020 - 03.2022

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