Samantha Ormerod
Hope Island,QLD
Summary
Registered nurse with strong experience in delivering quality care to cancer patients. Professional with more than ten years in cancer care and infusion medicine. Caring and reliable nurse with a reputation for building great rapport between medical providers and patients. Committed to making patients more informed and comfortable during their care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Pindara Private Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Administering treatment to approximately 10 to 20 patients daily when working in teams. Unit can have up to 60 patients requiring treatments per day.
- Accessing Portacaths, PICC lines and inserting intravenous cannulas.
- Assisting with percutaneous bone marrow biopsies.
- Assisting with assessment , work up and administration of treatment to patients in clinical trials.
- Collaborates with physicians to assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment.
- Administered medications via oral, intravenous and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Education of patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organises and manages care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collection of blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Evaluates patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documents treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitors patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Clinical Nurse in Infusion Centre
St Andrew's Ipswich Private Hospital
11.2020 - 06.2023
- Educated patients and their families on their treatment protocols.
- Accessed Peripheral inserted central catheters (PICC) and Portacath lines.
- Inserted peripheral intravenous catheters( PIVC).
- Assessed effectiveness of clinical nursing interventions and programs.
- Evaluated patient progress, assessed outcomes and provided follow-up care.
- Facilitated and attended interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient care.
- Administered chemotherapy and immunotherapy medications.
- Identified clinical risks and took appropriate preventative actions.
- Developed and maintained collaborative relationships with healthcare providers.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Maintained accurate and comprehensive patient records in line with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on cancer and other diseases.
- Sought opportunities to improve patient care, outcomes and nursing staff performance.
- Oversaw admissions and discharges and scheduling of nursing staff.
Lymphoma Care Nurse
Lymphoma Australia
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Delivered patient support groups
- Weekly webinars
- Responsible for nurse hotline alongside my National nurse manager
- Data entry into Salesforce
Clinical Nurse Educator-Haematology and Oncology
Roche Australia
05.2018 - 12.2019
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimise training courses and boost learning.
- Prepared and delivered lectures to nurses and pharmacists on medications. Medications included Ocrelizumab, Obinutuzumab, Trastuzumab and Rituximab.
- Did in-services for nurses and pharmacists in all Queensland Hospitals.
- Led and facilitated educational dinner meetings for nurses and pharmacists.
- Liaised with medical and nursing personnel to evaluate and improve teaching and nursing practices.
- Collaborated with sales and medical team to optimise sales and business growth.
Nurse Educator- Haematology
Grifols Australia
05.2016 - 04.2018
- Organised short-term educational programs such as lectures and workshops on Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) administration and management of side effects.
- Liaised with nursing personnel to evaluate and improve administration of Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) administration.
- Educated nurses and pharmacists on successful methods for administrating Intravenous Immunoglobulins (IVIG).
- Assisted with development of educational tools.
- Presented at Blood safety workshops.
- Worked closely with Transfusion safety clinical nurse specialists.
Registered Nurse in Day Treatment Unit
The Wesley Hospital
01.2010 - 05.2016
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing
St Augustine's College of Nursing
South Africa12.1994
Skills
- Antineoplastic Drug Administration course
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
- Gold Standard Hand Hygiene Auditor
- Work health and safety champion
- Preceptor
Affiliations
- The Cancer Nurses Society of Australia (CNSA)
- Haematology Society of Australia New Zealand (HSANZ)
- Immunoglobulin National Society (IgNS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Pindara Private Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Clinical Nurse in Infusion Centre
St Andrew's Ipswich Private Hospital
11.2020 - 06.2023
Lymphoma Care Nurse
Lymphoma Australia
02.2020 - 02.2021
Clinical Nurse Educator-Haematology and Oncology
Roche Australia
05.2018 - 12.2019
Nurse Educator- Haematology
Grifols Australia
05.2016 - 04.2018
Registered Nurse in Day Treatment Unit
The Wesley Hospital
01.2010 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Nursing
St Augustine's College of Nursing
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