Melanie Tombs, RN
Baldivis,WA
Summary
Diligent and caring graduate Registered Nurse with eight years experience as an Enrolled Nurse, with strong interpersonal and organisational skills, with a passion for patient-centered care. I am motivated to consolidate my knowledge, broaden my scope of practice and build on my existing skills to develop my new career as a Registered Nurse. I believe that with my professionalism, high standards of practice and excellent work ethic, I will be an asset to South Metropolitan Health Service. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Enrolled Nurse
St JOHN OF GOD HOSPITAL
11.2023 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Enrolled Nurse
Peel Health Campus
08.2017 - Current
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity
- Working competently within EN scope of practice with patients and their families to facilitate patient-centered care for acute, chronic and palliative patients on private and public wards
- Adeptly handling all aspects of treatment inclusive of medication, wound care, and basic activities of daily living for patient load of 5 per shift
- Effectively providing support in health maintenance and disease management
- Managing care for post-operative patients through to discharge
- Liaison between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of care plans
- Developing and implementing nursing care plans including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
- Documenting patient information obtained on admission
- Adhering to infection control procedures
- Conforming to NMWB Nursing Decision Practice Flowchart as part of multidisciplinary team under direction of RNs and CNs to deliver evidence-based postoperative, medical and palliative care nursing care
- Effective time-management
- Actively listening to patients, handling concerns quickly and escalating major issues to RN and CNs.
Student Registered Nurse
Royal Perth Hospital Perth
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Worked within scope of practice to deliver evidence-based, cost-effective care according to facility policies
- Submitted verbal and written reports to shift co-ordinator regarding patient status and condition
- Shadowed qualified nursing staff to capitalise on every learning opportunity to correctly analyse patients’ conditions
- Documented vital signs to report abnormalities to Registered Nurse for evaluation.
Student Registered Nurse
Hollywood Private Hospital
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Worked alongside experienced perioperative nurses in a fast-paced surgical environment
- Preparing patients for surgery, assisting with pre-operative assessment and ensuring all necessary equipment and supplies were readily available
- Observing and participating in a wide range of surgical procedures, gaining valuable experience.
Student Registered Nurse
Graylands Hospital
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Providing direct patient care, gaining hands-on experience in assessing and conducting mental health assessments, developing and implementing care-plans and providing care and support to individuals with mental health conditions
- Medication administration and monitoring effects including administering depot injections
- Providing counselling and therapeutic interventions such as group therapy
- Observing and learning crisis intervention and management, advocacy and monitoring.
Student Registered Nurse
Armadale Hospital
04.2022 - 05.2022
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new medical procedures
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, performed regular patient rounding
- Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to maintain patient safety.
GRADUATE Enrolled Nurse
Hollywood Private Hospital
09.2015 - 08.2017
- Completing Gradplus Enrolled Nurse Graduation program, and commencing permanent role as part of multidisciplinary mental health team assessing mentally ill patients
- Conducting comprehensive mental health admissions and discharges
- Taking patient load each shift and ensuring safety of patients, self and staff
- Observation
- Basic counselling
- Administering psychiatric medication and observing effects
- Caring for and monitoring patients following ECT treatment.
PATIENT Care Assistant
St John Of God Healthcare
01.2013 - 05.2015
- Scheduling and accompanying clients to medical appointments
- Planning, preparing and serving meals and snacks according to prescribed diets
- Conferring with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care
- Transporting patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities
- Maintaining clean personal areas general upkeep of ward areas.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing With Distinction -
Central Queensland University
11.2023
Diploma of Nursing -
South Metropolitan Institute of Technology
01.2014
Skills
- Demonstrated clinical experience relevant to medical and surgical care, working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the patient experience My enthusiasm and proven ability to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent time management skills Possession of a clear understanding of nursing scope of practice and well-developed problem-solving skills Proven ability to work well within a team environment and autonomously within level of competence
- Cultural Awareness
- Self-Directed
- Team Building
Personal Information
Title: REGISTERED NURSE
Timeline
Enrolled Nurse
St JOHN OF GOD HOSPITAL
11.2023 - Current
Student Registered Nurse
Royal Perth Hospital Perth
08.2023 - 10.2023
Student Registered Nurse
Hollywood Private Hospital
04.2023 - 05.2023
Student Registered Nurse
Graylands Hospital
06.2022 - 07.2022
Student Registered Nurse
Armadale Hospital
04.2022 - 05.2022
Enrolled Nurse
Peel Health Campus
08.2017 - Current
GRADUATE Enrolled Nurse
Hollywood Private Hospital
09.2015 - 08.2017
PATIENT Care Assistant
St John Of God Healthcare
01.2013 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Nursing With Distinction -
Central Queensland University
Diploma of Nursing -
South Metropolitan Institute of Technology
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