Meka Mackenzie

I am a a highly motivated and caring Nursing Graduate with a passion for paediatric and neonatal nursing.

I aspire to proactive, acquire and improve skills to promote patient health and family centred care.

Acknowledged in placements for taking a patient centred approach and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

GARU – Banksia Wing: Princess Alexandra Hospital

Sept 2020 (2 weeks)

• Developed and understood the importance of therapeutic relationships
• Developed skills in writing effective progress notes
• Displayed autonomy in a ward environment, while maintaining scope




"Impressive ability to self initiate basic cares and interventions within scope, Meka is confident in her abilities, she is a hard worker and works effectively in collaboration with staff" Jennifer Shaw, Clinical Facilitator




Oncology Ward: Gold Coast Private Hospital

June 2021 (4 weeks)

• Provided general nursing care in the areas of administration of IV, subcut, oral medication, vital signs, BSL checks, removal of PIVC, and aseptic wound dressings.
• Provided end of life cares in the areas of comfort care observation, pressure area care, CADD pumps observations and providing family centred care




"Meka maintains professionalism at all times, she has done an exceptional job at providing end of life cares" Ashleigh Irving, RN




Mental Health: Logan Hospital

November 2021 (2 weeks)

• Maintains consumer safety and dignity
• Interacted appropriately with consumers
• Developed de-escalation techniques




Connected Care: Queensland Children's Hospital

December 2021 (2 weeks)

• Provided family centred care
• Developed an understanding of PEG feeding, Mace and chaits, congenital syndromes and conditions
• Understood the concept of forward planning nursing care such as discharge planning, MDTs and transition work around paediatric to adult service
• Liaised with pharmacy, allied health, the QCH foundation and patients family




"Meka has participated as an effective and productive team member of connected care and she has been a joy to work with" Kym Derek, CN




PACU: Queensland Children's Hospital

March 2023 (2 weeks)

• Exposure to anaesthetic medications and their contraindications
• Provided care to paediatric patients and family centred care
• Exposure to laryngospasm and how to treat them




"Meka displayed a kind and compassionate demeanour with our paediatric patients and their families during what can be a difficult experience for them" Tanya Hartog, Clinical Facilitator




Mental Health – I Floor: Royal Brisbane Women’s Hospital

May, 2023 (2 weeks)

• Understanding and conduction of Mental Status Examination on consumers
• Commitment to ongoing learning, with new medications and diagnosis
• Application of de-escalation techniques




"Meka has a great attitude to learning and takes advantage of all learning opportunities" Bronte Moroney, Clinical Facilitator




Orthopaedics: Princess Alexandra Hospital

October, 2023 (4 weeks)

• Collaborated with medical interns, physiotherapists, dieticians, and social workers to address patient needs
• Provided general nursing care in the areas of vital signs, ECG, catheters, spinal bowel regimes , pain management, and IV lines




Emergency Department: Queensland Children's Hospital

November, 2023 (4 weeks)

• Application of family and patient centred care
• Provided general nursing care in the areas of vital signs, ECG, catheter insertion, feeding tube insertion and cares, assisting with PIVC insertion and providing burst therapy
• Development and application of critical thinking




"Meka is proactive in undertaking a clinical load and has developed solid critical thinking skills in paediatric emergency. Her communication is professional with staff, empathetic with families and developmentally appropriate with children" Lorelle Malyon, Clinical Facilitator

• First Aid and CPR (2019 - Current)
• QLD Blue Card (2018 - Current)

Camp Crystal, 2019:  Two week camp with paediatric cancer patients and their family

RBWH Work Experience Program: One week program that included ward visits and two days of shadowing a buddy nurse or midwife. I shadowed a Midwife in the Maternity Ward and a RN in the Renal Ward. 

Student Mentor, 2021: Supported first year nursing students settle in and succeed in their transition to university. Trained in communications, mentoring and advocacy

Bronte Moroney: Clinical Facilitator, Royal Brisbane Women’s Hospital 

MH: 0405 696 549

Email: bronte.moroney@health.qld.gov.au

Ashleigh Irving, Registered Nurse, Gold Coast University Hospital – ORS

MH: 0428 064 572

Email: ashleighi1@hotmail.com