Melissa Peel
Quirindi,NSW
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
EQUINE THERAPIST
MK Equine Balance/SELF EMPLOYED
Quirindi
01.2022 - Current
- Perform quality, therapeutic bodywork to meet the individual needs of the equine
- Recommend follow-up visits and additional services to help maintain optimal health
- Research new products and therapy modalities to increase service offerings.
- Review client medical histories and implement care plans and educate clients on preventative measures.
- Organise and maintain schedule of appointments
- Maintain records for business administration and financial management purposes.
Registered Community Nurse
Hunter New England Health
Quirindi
05.2017 - Current
- Oversee patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Assess patient needs, prioritise treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Preceptor to new staff on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Be a patient advocate
- Monitor and manage various treatment and care interventions and prevent return to hospitalisation.
- Wound care including complex wound care and therapies
- Maintain thorough, accurate and confidential documentation.
- Stock clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary equipment and also involved in the ordering of stock needed
- Administrative tasks including answering telephones, computer networks, file managing, documentation, faxing and printing
Registered Nurse/Acting HITH Co-Ordinator
Hunter New England Health, Tamworth Hospital
09.2014 - 05.2017
- Preceptor to other staff, supporting growth and professional development.
- Provide information regarding care to patients and caregivers .
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist with patient care decisions.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition and refer to doctor where needed.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care.
- Observed strict safety measures in all aspects of care and employment
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff
Registered Nurse
Hunter New England Health, Rural ACAT
07.2013 - 08.2014
- Referred patients to specialised health and community services
- Advocated for patient needs with multidisciplinary team and implemented treatment plans.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations and provided education to them.
- Attended educational training to maintain current competencies
- Documented services discussed.
- Maintained confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and staff.
Palliative Care, Registered Nurse
Hunter New England Health, Maitland
Maitland
07.2012 - 07.2013
- Delivered respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family member.
- Planned hospice care
- Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support to help with end-of-life transition.
- Assisted terminally ill patients with bathing, grooming and dressing
- Guided patients' loved ones and caregivers in pain management, and medication dosing.
- Advocated for patient needs with multidisciplinary team and implemented treatment plans.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Interpreted diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
Community Nurse
Orange Health Service
08.2010 - 07.2012
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Alerted treating teams of results and changes in patient condition.
- Conducted wound assessments for patients and documented information.
- Treated complex wounds, including diabetic ulcers, vascular wounds and trauma-related wounds.
- Coordinated care with nurse manager and other staff through daily handover.
- Viewed medical records to evaluate patient history, other relevant medical information and prescription medications.
- Educated patients, family members and caregivers.
Community Nurse
The Hills Community Health Centre
Castle Hill
03.2009 - 08.2010
- Maintained comprehensive records of patient visits, diagnoses and prescriptions to provide treating team with complete understanding of patient medical history and conditions.
- Advocated for patient needs with multidisciplinary team and implemented treatment plans.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary equipment
- Conducted wound assessments for patients and documented information.
- Treated complex wounds, including diabetic ulcers, vascular wounds and trauma-related wounds.
- Worked with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve health of communities.
Registered Nurse/Clinical Nurse Specialist
Concord Repatriation Hospital
Concord
01.2003 - 03.2009
- To provide holistic nursing care within the primary health care model in accordance to NSW Health
- Provision of knowledge to patients, relatives and fellow members of the multidisciplinary team
- The co-ordination of patient care and delegation of tasks
- Provide legible documentation
- Administrative tasks including answering telephones, computer networks, file managing, documentation, faxing and printing
- Preceptor to new staff and students and in-charge of shift duties
- Ensuring and facilitating safe work practices by adhering to and promoting OH&S legislation
- Promotion and education related to infection control practices
- Working within the multidisciplinary team and making appropriate referrals and action plans for patient care
- Work in accordance to hospital and ward based policies and protocols and procedures and attending education meetings.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Equine Sports Massage
Equestricare
01.2022
Acute Care Nursing -
College of Nursing
01.2012
Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate -
01.2010
Compression Bandaging Workshop -
01.2009
Certificate for Completion of New Graduates Program, Concord Hospital -
01.2004
Certificate of Graduation -
University of Sydney
01.2003
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Sydney
01.2002
Certificate of Graduation -
St John the Evangelist High School
01.1999
NSW Certificate II in Children’s Services -
TAFE
01.1998
Skills
- Microsoft Word/Office/Powerpoint/Excel
- Relationship Building with Customers
- Honest and Dependable
- Progress Documentation
- Customer Communication
- Treatment Planning
- Treatment Documentation
- Critical Thinking
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Animal Observations
- Illness and Injury Detection
- Appointment Scheduling
- Physical Condition Monitoring
- Red Light Therapy
References
Michelle Gallagher
0428 463 505
Joshua Boothby
0432 588 759
Brittany Litchfield
0427 676 422
Timeline
EQUINE THERAPIST
MK Equine Balance/SELF EMPLOYED
01.2022 - Current
Registered Community Nurse
Hunter New England Health
05.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse/Acting HITH Co-Ordinator
Hunter New England Health, Tamworth Hospital
09.2014 - 05.2017
Registered Nurse
Hunter New England Health, Rural ACAT
07.2013 - 08.2014
Palliative Care, Registered Nurse
Hunter New England Health, Maitland
07.2012 - 07.2013
Community Nurse
Orange Health Service
08.2010 - 07.2012
Community Nurse
The Hills Community Health Centre
03.2009 - 08.2010
Registered Nurse/Clinical Nurse Specialist
Concord Repatriation Hospital
01.2003 - 03.2009
Graduate Certificate - Equine Sports Massage
Equestricare
Acute Care Nursing -
College of Nursing
Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate -
Compression Bandaging Workshop -
Certificate for Completion of New Graduates Program, Concord Hospital -
Certificate of Graduation -
University of Sydney
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Sydney
Certificate of Graduation -
St John the Evangelist High School
NSW Certificate II in Children’s Services -
TAFE
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