Melanie Dickison
North Wonthaggi,Australia
Summary
Accomplished Palliative Care and District Nurse at Bass Coast Health, adept in clinical assessment and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated success in enhancing patient outcomes and comfort through proactive care coordination and compassionate communication. Skilled in mentoring and ensuring patient safety, embodying a professional and empathetic approach.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Liaison Nurse
Bass Coast Health
2024.01 - Current
- Promote positive patient outcomes by identifying potential barriers to recovery and addressing them proactively with the treatment team.
- Identifying and reporting the various complex health concerns of patients requiring surgery.
- Enhanced care coordination by collaborating with healthcare providers, patients, and families to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Ensuring patients are aware of the various risks associated with surgery and ensuring measures are in place to promote patient safety.
- Liaising with anaesthetists and the multidisciplinary team to ensure an efficient and accurate workflow.
District and Palliative Care Nurse
Bass Coast Health
2023.12 - Current
- Improve patient comfort by providing compassionate palliative care and symptom management.
- Develop individualized care plans for clients addressing their unique needs and preferences.
- Enhance client and family understanding of illness progression through clear communication and education.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care for patients with life-limiting illnesses.
- Utilise advanced assessment skills to identify changes in patient condition, promptly intervening to manage symptoms effectively.
- Mentor student and graduate nurses to ensure they feel supported and gain confidence whilst acquiring knowledge and experiences to facilitate their development.
Graduate Registered Nurse
Bass Coast Health
2014.02 - 2014.12
- Implemented medication administration and IV/PICC infusions.
- venepuncture
- Cannulation and PICC dressings.
- Complex wound care and aseptic technique.
- catheterisation and the appropriate management of IDC and SPC's.
- stoma care.
- managing challenging behaviours associated with delirium and/or dementia patients
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Charles Darwin University
Darwin, NT12.2013
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Central Gippsland Institute of TAFE
Leongatha, VIC10.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Women’s Studies
La Trobe University
Melbourne, VIC10.1996
Skills
- Clinical assessment and identifying and responding efficiently to the deteriorating patient/client
- Documenting and Recording Information
- Caring and Empathetic
- Excellent Communication
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Professional
- commitment to ongoing professional development
Interests
- Reading and watching movies with historical content.
- Cooking and entertaining.
- Working out at the gym.
- Walking along the beach and/or other tranquil places.
- Live entertainment including bands, musical theatre and plays.
Timeline
Clinical Liaison Nurse
Bass Coast Health
2024.01 - Current
District and Palliative Care Nurse
Bass Coast Health
2023.12 - Current
Graduate Registered Nurse
Bass Coast Health
2014.02 - 2014.12
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Charles Darwin University
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Central Gippsland Institute of TAFE
Bachelor of Arts - Women’s Studies
La Trobe University
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