I am a registered nurse with an advanced diploma in emergency nursing and a Postgraduate certificate in critical care nursing; I am a reliable, professional, and ethical healthcare provider aiming to provide a high standard of patient care. I have proven to work under pressure, prioritising treatment according to the situation. I have excellent time management skills and can quickly build positive relationships with patients, family members and health care professionals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
12.2017 - Current
Gold coast private hospital
Intensive Care Unit /Emergency department
Administration of Schedule 8 Drugs
Mechanical ventilator competent
Patient-controlled analgesia via CADD
IV Medication Administration
12 lead ECG recording
Epidural management
Manual ventilation-Bag and Mask
Arterial line- Blood sampling
Central line management of vasoactive drug infusions
Intravenous Fluid Management
Blood Transfusions
Ability to look after HDU patients
Work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
Compliance and keeping up to date with hospital policies and protocol, including workplace health and safety and code of conduct
Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers.
Wound management
Vacc dressings
PICC line management
Administer and monitor medications
Administer and monitor intravenous medications
Cannulation competent
Managed care from admission to discharge
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings
Nurse
Advanced Practice Enrolled, Gold coast Private Hospital
01.2012 - 12.2017
Providing a high standard of patient care to both adult and pediatric Ability to recognise the sick patient and able to intervene appropriately
Advocating for colleagues and patients
Working effectively within the multi-disciplinary team
Providing education to staff and patients at a professional level
Compliance and keeping up to date with hospital policies and protocol, including workplace health and safety and code of conduct
Able to independently perform health assessment, implantation of appropriate interventions and evaluation where necessary
Manage conflict and incidents appropriately at a professional level
Acting as a mentor and preceptor to beginning practitioners to develop their potential
Drugs of dependence Audit
Occupational health and environmental safety Audit
Implement and evaluate care plans
Involved in Emergency and resuscitation situations
Cannulation competent
Enrolled / Division 2 Nurse
Caring 4 U Nursing Agency
Gold Coast, QLD
01.2012 - 01.2013
In charge of the shift
Administer and monitor medications
Implement and evaluate care plans
Analyze health information
Contribute to OHS processes
Comply with infection control policies and procedures
Administer and monitor intravenous medication
Wound management
Ensure familiarity with emergency plans and all site-specific OHS issues
Working to set company standards and procedures for each location
Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
Education
Post Graduate Certificate - Critical Care Nursing
University of Technology
Sydney, NSW
08.2022
Bachelor of Nursing -
Central Queensland University
Sunshine Coast, QLD
10.2017
Advanced Diploma of Emergency Nursing. GCIT -
GCIT
Southport, QLD
2014
Diploma of Nursing -
GCIT
Southport, QLD
07.2012
Skills
Treatment Preparation
Compassionate and Caring
Clear Patient Communication
Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Medical Procedure Preparation
Patient Condition Monitoring
Patient Examination
Patient Care Assessment
Monitoring Vital Signs
PICC Line management
Patient and Family Advocacy
Patient and family advocacy
Intravenous therapy
Emergency Procedures
Chronic disease management
Tracheostomy Car
Critical care
Medication Administration
Relationship building
Professional bedside manner
Emotional intelligence
Affiliations
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency NMW0001756505
Queensland Nurses Union
Timeline
Registered Nurse
12.2017 - Current
Nurse
Advanced Practice Enrolled, Gold coast Private Hospital