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Melissa Howlett

Mansfield

Summary

Dedicated Enrolled Nurse with a proven track record at Mansfield District Hospital, excelling in patient care and education. Mastered compassionate care and wound management, significantly building trust and delivering better health outcomes. Fostered inclusivity and effectively managed challenging behaviours, demonstrating exceptional relationship-building skills and patient advocacy.


Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Enrolled Nurse

Mansfield District Hospital
01.2013 - Current
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
  • Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
  • Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.

Support at Home - EN

Mansfield District Hospital
01.2023 - Current
  • Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.

Aquamovers Assistant EN

Mansfield District Hospital
01.2024 - Current
  • Fostered environment inclusivity diversity welcoming individuals from various backgrounds participate either as members employees volunteers.
  • Managed daily operations by overseeing care delivery processes, ensuring high-quality service provision.
  • Managed challenging behaviours effectively using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe environment for all involved parties without compromising the quality of care provided.

Education

Cert III - Aged Care Work

Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE
VIC
01-2014

Cert IV - Nursing

Wodonga Institute of TAFE
01-2013

Skills

  • Direct patient care
  • Patient education
  • Infection control
  • Compassionate care
  • Wound management
  • Home health care
  • End-of-life care
  • Patient advocacy
  • Patient safety monitoring
  • Student training
  • Relationship building

Timeline

Aquamovers Assistant EN

Mansfield District Hospital
01.2024 - Current

Support at Home - EN

Mansfield District Hospital
01.2023 - Current

Enrolled Nurse

Mansfield District Hospital
01.2013 - Current

Cert III - Aged Care Work

Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE

Cert IV - Nursing

Wodonga Institute of TAFE
Melissa Howlett