Maxine Boam
Mount Gambier,Australia
Summary
Detail-oriented and knowledgeable Enrolled Nurse with extensive experience in General Practice, with admin duties answering phones/taking messages/making appointments, Patient follow up and sending emails
Treating and caring for patients. Successful in working calmly under pressure.
Acknowledged for fostering collaboration among doctors, staff, patients, and family members to ensure optimal health outcomes and strong relationships.
Known for high productivity and efficient completion of tasks.
Expert in patient education, wound care, and chronic disease management. Proven ability to communicate effectively and foster teamwork, delivering exceptional patient care in high-pressure settings.
Diligent about helping people of all backgrounds with diverse healthcare needs.
Experienced Nurse with expertise in communication, medication administration, and wound care. Proven ability to collaborate with healthcare teams to create effective care plans and advocate for patient needs. Committed to maintaining patient privacy and adhering to medical charting standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Practice Nurse and Team Leader
Southern clinic
Clovelly Park, SA
02.2023 - 03.2025
- Conducted assessments of patient medical history, allergies, and immunization status.
- Communicated health concerns and treatment plans effectively to patients.
- Collaborated on care plans, offering advice on diet and exercise per medical guidelines.
- Instructed patients on proper use of medical equipment, including inhalers and insulin.
- Managed wound care procedures with attention to detail.
- Administered immunizations per established protocols.
- Responded promptly to phone inquiries, enhancing patient satisfaction.
- Monitored chronic diseases like asthma and diabetes while educating patients on anaphylaxis.
Nurse Manager
AHA Seaford Day and Night Clinic
Seaford, SA
03.2013 - 02.2023
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss concerns.
- Investigated incidents or complaints from patient's/staff/ students and or their families.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures.
- Participated in the recruitment, interviewing, selection, orientation of new employees.
- Provided guidance to staff on patient care, clinical practice, and professional development.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication with staff members.
- Reviewed patient charts for accuracy and completeness of documentation for accreditation.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members in an efficient manner.
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, sick leave requests, vacation time.
- performed performance reviews of individual nurses.
- Improved patient outcomes through peer groups and facilitating continuing education.
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Responded quickly and effectively to changes in condition or response to treatment.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with orders.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients/students through adherence to safety protocols.
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced lifesaving skills when needed.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
Education
Diploma - Enrolled Nurse
TAFE SA
SA01.2010
Skills
- Knowledge in Best Practice software
- Effective communication skills
- Teamwork
- Confidentiality
- Time management
- Workload prioritization
- Vaccination schedules
- Wound care expertise
- Chronic disease management/asthma/diabetes
- Immunization administration
- Infection control measures
- Health promotion strategies
- Mental health support
- Diabetes management
- Electronic health record navigation
- Asthma management
Certification
- Enrolled Nurse Div2 - AHPRA/NMW0001604181
- National Immunisation Program Certificate - CERT NO /001524
- WWCC - REF/ 12066428 - ID/ SRN0004-8700
- DHS aged care screening - R11770137
- NDIS worker check - ID/ 38510587
- COVID 19 vaccination training Program - NMW001604181
- Wound management
- Criminal History Check - 4133063 / NSS001
- AURAL Health - 10026NAT
Accomplishments
- Nurse Manager
- Team Leader
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
General Practice Nurse and Team Leader
Southern clinic
02.2023 - 03.2025
Nurse Manager
AHA Seaford Day and Night Clinic
03.2013 - 02.2023
Diploma - Enrolled Nurse
TAFE SA
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