Mel Palmer
Prahran,VIC
Summary
An enthusiastic and dedicated nurse with a passion for providing the best care to
a diverse range of patients with complicated medical needs. I am committed to
delivering personalised and hollistic treatment for all my patients. Furthermore,
I am a great team player with strong communication skills, allowing me to
successfully collaborate with other health care providers to work towards
achieving patient-centered goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Alfred Hospital Intensive Care
Malvern, VIC
07.2024 - Current
- Delivered optimum care to critical-care patients in a busy 62-bed intensive care unit, following hospital policies, protocol, and procedures.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters, such as cardiac output, and titrated inotropes/vasopressors based on patient condition.
- Effectively managed postoperative cardiac patients requiring temporary pacing.
- Served as an advocate for critically ill patients by ensuring their rights were respected during their stay at the ICU.
- Managed ventilator support modalities, including both mechanical and non-invasive ventilation (CPAP, BiPAP, HFNP), and followed weaning protocols when and where appropriate.
- Performed advanced assessments, including interpretation of laboratory values, ECG readings, and other diagnostic tests, and acted accordingly when requiring intervention.
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Christchurch Public Hospital Intensive Care, New Zealand
Chriustchurch Central City, CAN
05.2022 - 06.2024
- Provides patient care in a busy 36-bed ICU unit serving trauma, cardiothoracic, neurosurgical, and spinal patients.
- Monitors patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and makes adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Provides direct nursing care to patients needing intensive medical treatment, including those with septic shock, cardiogenic shock, and respiratory failure.
- Effectively manages critically unwell patients requiring additional medical therapies, including Nitric Oxide and CRRT.
- Pediatric-trained intensive care nurse with the ability to provide exceptional care for neonates and toddlers requiring life support.
General Registered Nurse- Surgical Ward and HDU.
Christchurch Public Hospital
Christchurch, CAN, New Zealand
02.2020 - 04.2022
- Effectively prioritize patient loads, executing care based on each patient's
relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel if required to
deliver safe and effcient care. - Create warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and
comfortable on admission. - Conducted patient assessments pre and post operatively, recorded vitals and
analysed patient laboratory results to defne care requirements. - Administer medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying
disease progression. - Work with interdisciplinary health care teams to develop, implement and make
adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies to improve health
and meet recovery goals.
Caregiver
Ryman Health Care- Yvette Williams
Dunedin, OTA, New Zealand
11.2017 - 12.2019
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent pressure sores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general
wellness. - Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing,
dental care and personal hygiene.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate- Intensive Care Nursing -
Ara Insitute
Christchurch, New Zealand11-2023
Bachelor of Nursing -
Otago Polytechnic
Dunedin, New Zealand11-2019
NZQA Level 3 -
St Hildas Collegiate
Dunedin, New Zealand 12-2016
Skills
I demonstrate excellent
interpersonal communication
skills that have been recognised by
members of multiple disciplinary
team and my peers I pride
myself on being able to effectively
advocate for patients’ and present
information to the medical team
I maintain professional
responsibility by ensuring
punctuality and providing
culturally safe practice in a diverse
environment I work with many
student nurses and hospital aides
and am aware of their scope and
how to appropriately work in a
ward environment
I can effectively manage my time
and can, organise and prioritise
my workload in order to meet and
exceed patient’s needs
I pay attention to detail and
have the ability to go above and
beyond for my patients in my
delivery of care, as evidenced by
positive feedback from patients
themselves
I pride myself on being a team
player and I help my colleagues
out when and where possible
For example, helping with patient
turns, personal hygiene cares and
deteriorating patients
Certification
- Current AHPRA registration
- BLS certified
- Competent PDRP with Nursing Council NZ
- Venepuncture experience (currently not certified in AUS).
Accomplishments
- Brittany Arthur Memorial Scholarship (2019) for consistent empathy and compassion.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Alfred Hospital Intensive Care
07.2024 - Current
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Christchurch Public Hospital Intensive Care, New Zealand
05.2022 - 06.2024
General Registered Nurse- Surgical Ward and HDU.
Christchurch Public Hospital
02.2020 - 04.2022
Caregiver
Ryman Health Care- Yvette Williams
11.2017 - 12.2019
Post Graduate Certificate- Intensive Care Nursing -
Ara Insitute
Bachelor of Nursing -
Otago Polytechnic
NZQA Level 3 -
St Hildas Collegiate
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