Maureen Faustino
Plumpton,NSW
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with 5 years of direct patient care experience. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses.. Adept at providing immediate and individualized care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
CHW - PICU
11.2021 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests and invasive procedures as needed while maintaining strict adherence to established safety guidelines.
- 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.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
- 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
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.
Undergraduate Assistant in Nursing
Sydney Children's Hospital 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
- Hemodynamics monitoring
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- ECG
- Central Line Management
- Chest Tube Management
- Neurological monitoring
- Total Parenteral Nutrition
- Airway Management
- Intravenous therapy
- End of life care
- Peadiatric Advanced Life Support
- Endotracheal intubation
- Respiratory maintenance
- Code Blue Response
- Pediatric Intensive Care
Ahpraregistrationnumber
NMW0002261095
Clinicalnursingplacements
- Nepean Hospital, E31 (Surgical), 2016-06-06, 2016-06-10
- Ryde Hospital, Graythwaite 4 (Rehabilitation), 2017-01-30, 2017-02-10
- Nepean Hospital, (Detoxification Unit), 2017-05-01, 2017-05-12
- Liverpool Hospital, CB3D (Cardiology/Cardiothoracic), 2017-10-09, 2017-10-20
- Ryde Hospital, Graythwaite 5 (Stroke & Burns Rehabilitation), 2017-11-06, 2017-11-17
- Bright Achievers Early Learning Centre Glenwood, 2017-11-20, 2017-11-24
- Nepean Hospital, W4C (Oncology), 2018-01-29, 2018-02-23
- Nepean Hospital, Children's Ward, 2018-10-22, 2018-11-09
- Sydney Children's Hospital Westmead, Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, 2018-11-19, 2018-12-14
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
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Technology Sydney
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