Mary Smyth
North Kellyville,New South Wales
Summary
Extensive experience in urology, plastics and surgical oncology nursing. Friendly, compassionate, empathetic and professional. Works well within a team. Strong belief in caring for the mind, body and spirit of all patients.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Grade 4
Sydney Adventist Hospital
10.2015 - Current
- Patient care and assessment.
- Team Leading.
- Mentoring of new graduate nurses, undergraduate students and TEN's.
- Patient and staff education.
- Skill assessment of colleagues.
- Annual competence in ward specific skills such as urinary catheterisation, wound care, drain care and care of complex patients.
- Discharge planning and communication with allied health and external health providers.
Acting Nurse Unit Manager
Sydney Adventist Hospital
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients.
- Completed ward audits.
- Managed staff scheduling and staffing shortfalls to ensure ward was staffed safely.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit and staff. Liaised with hospital administration and other departments to achieve a solution.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Liaised with external health providers to ensure patient's health care needs would be met on discharge.
Registered Nurse Grade 4
Sydney Adventist Hospital
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Assisted NSW Health COVID response efforts by representing Sydney Adventist Hospital at COVID Vaccination Hub's in Homebush.
- Completed COVID Vaccination training modules and displayed competence in administration and patient assessment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked with interpreters to educate and safely administer vaccine to patient's of NESB.
Registered Nurse
Hudson Ward
07.2009 - 10.2015
- Managed care from admission to discharge for urology, plastics, surgical oncology, head and neck and ENT surgical patient's.
- Team leading.
Registered Nurse New Graduate
Sydney Adventist Hospital
02.2008 - 01.2009
- 3 month rotations completed in Orthopaedics and Surgical Centre.
- 6 months rotation completed in Urology/ Surgical Oncology, Plastics.
Care Service Employee
Phillip Lodge
04.2004 - 10.2006
- Medication administration from blister packs.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes resident's health status to Registered Nurse.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of resident's by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Documentation.
- Built strong relationships with resident's to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Education
Lift Training Program
SAN College of Education
11.2021
COVID 19 Vaccination Training Program
Health Education Services Australia
Australian College Of Nursing08.2021
AHCL Assessors Course
SAN College of Education
05.2021
High Dependancy Nursing
Medcast
Critical Care Education Services07.2020
TAEASS402B- Assess Competence
SAN College of Education
12.2014
Clinical Teaching NUCT5860
Avondale College
Faculty Of Nursing And Health11.2013
Team Leader Workshop
SAN Education
03.2010
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Technolgy, Sydney
12.2006
Skills
- Patient Education
- Total Patient Assessment and DETECT Between the Flags
- IDC Insertion in men with enlarged prostate, prostate cancer and other urological conditions
- IV Cannulation
- Annual competence in all ward related and Grade 4 skills
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- Empathy
- Teamwork
- Sense of humour
- Passionate about providing high quality & comprehensive care
Referees
Robert Minett
Nurse Unit Manager
Hudson Ward
Sydney Adventist Hospital
2009-2020
robert.minett@sah.org.au
0400 498 966
Todd Moy
Nurse Unit Manager
Hudson Ward
Sydney Adventist Hospital
2020- current
Todd.Moy@sah.org.au
Stephanie Stewart
Clinical Nurse Educator
Hudson Ward
Sydney Adventist Hospital
stephanie.stewart@sah.org.au
0418 286 118
0417461955
Timeline
Acting Nurse Unit Manager
Sydney Adventist Hospital
03.2022 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse Grade 4
Sydney Adventist Hospital
08.2021 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse Grade 4
Sydney Adventist Hospital
10.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
Hudson Ward
07.2009 - 10.2015
Registered Nurse New Graduate
Sydney Adventist Hospital
02.2008 - 01.2009
Care Service Employee
Phillip Lodge
04.2004 - 10.2006
Lift Training Program
SAN College of Education
COVID 19 Vaccination Training Program
Health Education Services Australia
AHCL Assessors Course
SAN College of Education
High Dependancy Nursing
Medcast
TAEASS402B- Assess Competence
SAN College of Education
Clinical Teaching NUCT5860
Avondale College
Team Leader Workshop
SAN Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Technolgy, Sydney
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