Melinda Streat
Zilzie,QLD
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Endorsed Enrolled Nurse (EEN) with a career history in direct patient care in a clinical setting, Aged care units and Palliative Care Ward and Phlebotomy and Dressing Clinic. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Central Queensland Hospital And Health Service
04.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted patients in performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching.
- Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of intravenous cannula and blood collection.
- Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Provide Holistic care to patients
- Computer - familiar with health related programs and HR systems
Enrolled Nurse Advance Service
Central Queensland Hospital And Health Service
02.2023 - 05.2023
- *Working independently in Phlebotomy & Dressing Clinic, taking bloods as per pathology request, spinning bloods and correct packing of bloods for transportation.
- *Taking bloods and correctly marking and documenting for Antenatal clients.
- *Working within Scope of Practice and following Workplace Health and Safety Practice's.
- *Working with Nurse Practitioner, notifying if wounds need review, documentation and rebooking for next dressing.
- * Computer - familiar with health programs and HR systems.
Enrolled Nurse Advanced Service
Central Queensland Hospital And Health Service
04.2015 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Assisted in Emergency Department, running istat bloods, ecgs, setting up IV lines
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Member of Aged Care committee, working to provide a high level of care for our clients and enhance their stay with us. To continue to meet aged care standards as they change.
- Work independently in dressing clinic, recording treatments given and notify RN if any concerns ie: signs of infection, wound breakdown etc.
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
NSW Health
03.2015 - 01.2018
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, SC and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Computer - all documentation, referrals, observations done on system
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare
- professionals.
- Assisted patients in performance of routine care and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching as per physiotherapist,
- Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVCs, SC butterfly's for Syringedriver.
- Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and continued care on discharge, connecting pt to home care services.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Work with family members to provide an holistic approach to care.
Education
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
University of South Australia
Whyalla, SA2004
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Care Plan Implementation
- Direct Patient Care
- Venepuncture- blood collection as per pathology request form
- IV Cannulation
- Wound Management
- Patient Education
- Ability to work under indirect supervision
- Recognize and report pt deterioration
- Palliative Care skills
- Preceptor
- Basic computer skills
Referees
Kerinda Burton - Nurse Practitioner
kerindaburton@yahoo.com.au
kerindaburton@outlook.com
0488440052
Loretta Harch - Clinical Nurse
Capricorn Coast Hospital and Health Service
sternesy01@yahoo.com.au
Timeline
Enrolled Nurse Advance Service
Central Queensland Hospital And Health Service
02.2023 - 05.2023
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Central Queensland Hospital And Health Service
04.2021 - Current
Enrolled Nurse Advanced Service
Central Queensland Hospital And Health Service
04.2015 - 05.2021
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
NSW Health
03.2015 - 01.2018
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
University of South Australia
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