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Matilda Shaw

Brunswick West,VIC

Summary

Registered Nurse with over two years of acute care experience, currently working as an agency RN across diverse hospital settings. Demonstrates strong clinical assessment, prioritisation, and communication skills within fast-paced, high-acuity environments. Highly motivated to develop specialty expertise in Emergency Nursing through St Vincent’s Pathway to Specialty Practice Program, with a strong commitment to patient-centred care, continuous learning, and professional excellence.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Agency Registered Nurse

Healthcare Australia
Perth, WA And Melbourne, VIC
05.2025 - Current
  • Provided patient-centred care across multiple acute settings, including general medicine/surgery, and palliative care.
  • Adapted seamlessly to new teams and fast-paced environments, demonstrating flexibility, clinical confidence, and collaborative practice.

Registered Nurse

Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH)- G74 Acute Medical Ward
Perth, WA
04.2024 - 05.2025
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.

Graduate Registered Nurse

SCGH - Plastics Dressing Clinic/IV Lounge
Perth, WA
10.2023 - 04.2024
  • Assessed wound conditions and developed individualized care plans for optimal healing.
  • Monitored vital signs and responded promptly to changes in patient condition during infusions

Graduate Registered Nurse

SCGH - C16 Acute Care of the Elderly and Delirium Unit
Perth, WA
04.2023 - 10.2023
  • Developed strong assessment skills through monitoring vital signs, labs, and diagnostics to guide treatment decisions.
  • Responded promptly to safety and security concerns, implementing crisis prevention and de-escalation strategies.

Assistant In Nursing

North Metropolitan Health Service - Older Adult Mental Health
Perth, WA
04.2022 - 12.2022
  • Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care activities and personal hygiene tasks.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication and crisis intervention, helping patients manage behaviours and improve coping skills.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Curtin University
Perth, WA
02-2023

Skills

  • Adaptable in fast-paced acute and tertiary care environments
  • Compassionate, patient-centred care
  • Peripheral IV & ultrasound-guided cannulation
  • Complex wound assessment and management
  • Epic EMR documentation

Timeline

Agency Registered Nurse

Healthcare Australia
05.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse

Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH)- G74 Acute Medical Ward
04.2024 - 05.2025

Graduate Registered Nurse

SCGH - Plastics Dressing Clinic/IV Lounge
10.2023 - 04.2024

Graduate Registered Nurse

SCGH - C16 Acute Care of the Elderly and Delirium Unit
04.2023 - 10.2023

Assistant In Nursing

North Metropolitan Health Service - Older Adult Mental Health
04.2022 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Curtin University
Matilda Shaw