Melanie Horan
CARINA,QLD
Summary
To obtain a position as a Registered Nurse within the community setting that will allow me to expand my nursing knowledge and experience, in addition to excellent interpersonal skills to provide the highest level of patient care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse (Medical/ Rehab/ Palliative Care)
Mater Private Hospital Redlands
12.2019 - Current
- Provided pain management and complex wound cares post operatively
- Conducted functional assessments
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary team and patients to achieve optimal care
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute illness and dealing with chronic conditions
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients in end of life and palliative care
Enrolled Nurse (Medical/ Rehab/ Palliative Care)
Mater Private Hospital Redlands
11.2015 - 12.2019
- Administer medications/ IVs
- Assist patients with activities of daily living
- Supported and mentored student nurses
- Provided compassion and emotional support to patients
Assistant in Nursing
First Choice Care Nursing Agency
06.2015 - 11.2015
- One on one monitoring of patients requiring supervision
- Assist nursing staff with activities of daily living
Emergency Care Assistant
Brisbane Northside Emergency
04.2014 - 11.2015
- Replenish stock and maintain patient rooms
- Transport patients to imaging
Personal Support Worker (Community)
Spinal Injuries Australia
07.2014 - 04.2015
- Support patients with mental health conditions and disabilities
- Provide wound care, catheter care, bowel therapy
- Assist with ADLs, cleaning, medications
- Maintain safe patient handling using hoists/ slide sheets/ commodes
Administration Assistant/ Receptionist
Ray White Alderley
10.2011 - 08.2013
Dental Assistant/ Receptionist
D.S. Purcell Dental Surgery
03.2008 - 10.2011
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Griffith University
Nathan, QLD01.2019
Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing) -
TAFE Queensland Brisbane
Brisbane, QLD01.2015
Certificate III in Aged Care -
Brisbane North Institute of TAFE
Brisbane, QLD01.2013
Skills
- Building rapport with patients
- Providing holistic and person centred care
- Excellent communication with patients and team members
- Autonomy and time management
Qualifications And Achievements
- AHPRA Registration (RN) - NMW0001977100
- Griffith University Awards for Academic Excellence - 2016/ 2017 /2018
References
Lynn Bolden
Team Leader/ Clinical Nurse
Mater Private Hospital Redlands
Weippen Street, Cleveland, 4163
Lynn.Bolden@mater.org.au
0414 500 169
Amelia Gibbs
Former Nurse Unit Manager
Mater Private Hospital Redlands
Weippen Street, Cleveland, 4163
Amelia.Gibbs@mater.org.au
0405 538 319
Timeline
Registered Nurse (Medical/ Rehab/ Palliative Care)
Mater Private Hospital Redlands
12.2019 - Current
Enrolled Nurse (Medical/ Rehab/ Palliative Care)
Mater Private Hospital Redlands
11.2015 - 12.2019
Assistant in Nursing
First Choice Care Nursing Agency
06.2015 - 11.2015
Personal Support Worker (Community)
Spinal Injuries Australia
07.2014 - 04.2015
Emergency Care Assistant
Brisbane Northside Emergency
04.2014 - 11.2015
Administration Assistant/ Receptionist
Ray White Alderley
10.2011 - 08.2013
Dental Assistant/ Receptionist
D.S. Purcell Dental Surgery
03.2008 - 10.2011
Bachelor of Nursing -
Griffith University
Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing) -
TAFE Queensland Brisbane
Certificate III in Aged Care -
Brisbane North Institute of TAFE