Matilda Bonney Seacome

With a friendly, enthusiastic and conscientious approach, I professionally offer outstanding patient-centred care. Adept at addressing patient needs and attention to detail. I am diligent about maximizing patient satisfaction, safety and wellness while creating a culturally safe environment. I display excellent qualities in a team environment by actively listening and communicating effectively with members of the multidisciplinary team. I always work within my scope of practice, strive for excellence with a positive attitude and I am confident in seeking clarification when required. I work well within a team by showing respect, integrity, and gaining the trust of my colleagues.

Hospital in the Home at Flinders Medical Centre

25/03/2024 – 05/05/2024

Under direct supervision of a registered nurse and within my scope of practise;

• Delivered care whilst adhering to policies and protocols for patients requiring INR and warfarin titration, intravenous antibiotics, PICC line care, simple and complex wound care and drain care.
• Observe subcutaneous chemotherapy and VAC dressings.
• Administered medications whilst adhering to established protocols via oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections and intravenously and monitored closely for side effects and adverse reactions.
• Utilised critical thinking skills to prioritise nursing interventions based on patients’ acuity levels and individual needs.
• Managed care of 4 patients including all documentation.
• Liaise with team managers and members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
• RN comment, “Matilda is kind, empathetic and warm in nature, always building rapport with her patients.”

Medical Day Unit at Flinders Medical Centre

08/01/2024 – 04/02/2024

Under direct supervision of a registered nurse and within my scope of practise;

• Effectively managed a three patient load requiring infusions including admission, preparation, administration, correct calculations of infusion rates, vital sign monitoring and documentation.
• Closely observed care for patients requiring red blood cell and albumin transfusions whilst adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
• Delivered person-centred care to patients admitted for day procedures e.g. lumbar puncture, loop recorder insertions and cardioversion.
• Successfully performed ECG’s whilst maintaining patient dignity.
• RN comment, “Matilda demonstrates warmth and compassion in her interactions with patients, showing excellent communication abilities.”

Hospital in the Home at Royal Adelaide Hospital

20/11/2023 – 10/12/2023

Under direct supervision of a registered nurse and within my scope of practise;

• Became familiar with providing acute care in a community environment.
• Delivered exceptional care to patients requiring BGL monitoring, management and education, wound care and iron infusions.
• Closely observed red blood cell and platelet transfusions.
• Completed handover using ISBAR.
• RN comment, “Matilda has proven to be proficient and reliable in delivering nursing care, prioritising and coordinating her workload accordingly.”

6A (Respiratory/Infectious Diseases) at Flinders Medical Centre

11/09/2023 – 22/10/2023

Under direct supervision of a registered nurse and within my scope of practise;

• Provided competent care to patients requiring underwater seal drains and tunnelled indwelling pleural catheters.
• Effectively managed nursing care to patients requiring NIV e.g. CPAP and BiPAP.
• Acquired comprehensive knowledge of respiratory diseases including COPD, type 1 and 2 respiratory failure and pneumonia.
• Successfully complete donning/doffing procedures using the correct required PPE.
• RN comment, “Matilda has managed patient care efficiently and confidently. Her time management has been excellent.”

Tobruk Rehabilitation at Flinders Medical Centre

13/09/2021 – 10/10/2021

Under direct supervision of a registered nurse and within my scope of practise;

• Implementation of ADL skills (showering, bed baths, shaving, feeding assist and set-up)
• Familiarised with different transfer/lifting mechanical aids.
• Performed multiple neurological assessments and documented appropriately.
• RN comment, “Matilda managed well without prompting, independently managed the care of patients timely.”

Elliston Hospital

28/06/2021 – 25/07/2021

Under direct supervision of a registered nurse and within my scope of practise;

• Grew confidence in assisting residents with activities of daily living, for example: personal hygiene, toileting/continence management, transfer/lifting mechanical aids, assistance with communication aids (hearing aids, glasses) and eating.
• Gained insight into caring for patients/residents with dementia.
• Learnt of the importance and complexities of rural healthcare.
• RN comment, “Matilda worked well within the team and always in her scope of practice.”

S2 (GI/Colorectal/Thoracic/Ophthalmology/ENT/Gastro at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

11/01/2021 – 21/02/2021

Under direct supervision of a registered nurse and within my scope of practise;

• Provided stomal care.
• Established therapeutic relationships with patients.
• Performed ADLs whilst maintaining dignity.
• Familiarised with Sunrise/EPAS documentation.
• RN comment, “She is respectful to patients, ensures dignity, privacy and confidentiality are upheld.”

Elizabeth Wilhelm

Nurse Unit Manager

Gumeracha District Soldiers Memorial Hospital

P: 0416 196 658

E: Elizabeth.Dunn@sa.gov.au

Loralee Clark

Assistant Nurse Unit Manager

Medical Day Unit

E: Loralee.clark@sa.gov.au

Emma Reich

Registered Nurse

Gumeracha District Soldiers Memorial Hospital

P: 0432 359 551

E: emmasreich@gmail.com

Rebecca Gorman

Registered Nurse

Flinders Medical Centre – Hospital in the Home

P: 0433 187 520

E: rebecca.gorman@sa.gov.au