Maureen Faustino
Plumpton ,NSW
Summary
Compassionate Critical Care Nurse with background in providing care in high-stress environments. Skilled in rapidly assessing patient conditions and developing immediate care plans. Strengths include effective communication, teamwork, and ability to stay calm under pressure. Contributed to improved patient outcomes through vigilant monitoring and proactive interventions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
INTENSIVE CARE REGISTERED NURSE
CHW - PICU
Westmead, NSW
11.2021 - Current
- Applied critical analysis to determine priority of nursing interventions based on acuity levels and needs.
- Performed comprehensive patient evaluations to detect shifts in condition.
- Partnered with doctors to efficiently assess patients and provide necessary care during fluctuating conditions.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff, enhancing work atmosphere.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients, monitoring their responses.
- Monitored respiratory status and ventilator settings to ensure patient stabilization.
- Supported physicians by conducting diagnostic tests and necessary invasive procedures with a focus on safety compliance.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to identify potential issues or complications in a timely manner, taking appropriate action to mitigate risks
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing high-quality care in the ICU setting
- Promoted a culture of safety within the ICU environment by adhering to established protocols and procedures, reporting potential hazards, and participating in ongoing education opportunities
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients, offering comfort and support to both patients and families during difficult times
- Managed ventilator settings for mechanically ventilated patients based on physician orders and clinical assessment findings
- Coordinated patient transfers between units or facilities while ensuring continuity of care and seamless transitions for patients and their families
- Monitored patients' vital signs and responded promptly to changes or abnormalities, maintaining patient stability and preventing complications
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments to ICU patients, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for optimal results
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Evaluated laboratory results and diagnostic tests for accuracy and acted accordingly when necessary.
- Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient, and patient's family.
- Participated in clinical rounds with physicians, offering insights from nursing perspective to inform patient care decisions.
- Mentored new nursing staff members on best practices in intensive care nursing, fostering professional growth among colleagues within the unit
REGISTERED NURSE
Sydney Children's Hospital Westmead
Westmead
09.2020 - Current
- Duties included: Planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary health care team
- Working within the team environment supporting other team members whilst ensuring safe practice within the adopted models of care
- Maintaining continuing professional development
- Practices effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication with the multidisciplinary teams, nurses, patients and careers/parents
- Following and implementing hospital policies and guidelines when providing patient care
TRANSITION IN PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE NEW GRADUATE REGISTERED NURSE
Royal North Shore Hospital
07.2019 - 09.2020
- Duties included: Planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary health care team
- Working within the team environment supporting other team members whilst ensuring safe practice within the adopted models of care
- Maintaining continuing professional development
- Practices effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication with the multidisciplinary teams, nurses, patients and careers
- Following and implementing hospital policies and guidelines when providing patient care
Quality Assurance Specialist
QBE Insurance
Parramatta, NSW
05.2016 - 07.2019
- Conducted tests on product samples and recorded results.
- Utilized root cause analysis techniques to identify and rectify quality-related problems.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify, investigate, and verify complex records and potential risk issues.
- Maintained knowledge of current industry developments and regulatory requirements for quality assurance purposes.
- Assisted in developing training materials related to quality assurance topics.
- Prepared reports to communicate results of quality inspection activities to management.
UNDERGRADUATE ASSISTANT IN NURSING
Sydney Children's Hospital Westmead
Westmead
03.2018 - 02.2019
- Worked across the hospital as part of the casual pool, which included working in the emergency department, burns unit, cardiology ward, Neuro ward, orthopaedic ward, adolescent ward, day clinic and respiratory ward
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Technology Sydney
12.2018
Skills
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Cardiac Rhythm Analysis
- Chest Tube Management
- Neurological monitoring
- Total Parenteral Nutrition
- Intravenous therapy
- End of life care
- Peadiatric Advanced Life Support
- Endotracheal intubation
- Respiratory maintenance
- Code Blue Response
- Pediatric Intensive Care
- Ventilator management
- Tracheostomy care
- Central line management
- Airway management
- Arterial line management
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Chest tube management
- Seizure management
- Total parenteral nutrition
- Oncology intensive care
- Continuous renal replacement therapy
Ahpraregistrationnumber
NMW0002261095
Timeline
INTENSIVE CARE REGISTERED NURSE
CHW - PICU
11.2021 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE
Sydney Children's Hospital Westmead
09.2020 - Current
TRANSITION IN PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE NEW GRADUATE REGISTERED NURSE
Royal North Shore Hospital
07.2019 - 09.2020
UNDERGRADUATE ASSISTANT IN NURSING
Sydney Children's Hospital Westmead
03.2018 - 02.2019
Quality Assurance Specialist
QBE Insurance
05.2016 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Technology Sydney
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