Melissa Sanday
Gisborne South
Summary
Diligent Registered Nurse with robust background in delivering comprehensive healthcare services within educational settings. Successfully managed student health programs and addressed wide range of medical needs, ensuring student well-being and safety. Demonstrated expertise in emergency response and health education, fostering supportive and healthy learning environment.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Registered Nurse
Overnewton Anglican Community College
06.2023 - Current
- Maintained accurate documentation of student medical records in accordance with appropriate regulations.
- Organized professional development opportunities for teachers regarding student-specific medical conditions like diabetes and asthma management.
- Enhanced student health by implementing comprehensive care plans and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Delivered compassionate care to students experiencing illness or injury while maintaining confidentiality of their medical information.
- Established strong relationships with parents; communicating about their children''s health needs regularly to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased accuracy and safety in daily operations.
- Served as a resource for faculty and staff on health-related issues, providing training sessions on topics such as first aid and allergy management.
Registered Nurse: Immuniser
VNS Nursing Agency
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Led and coordinated a large-scale COVID vaccination program in partnership with DPV Health, overseeing a team and ensuring efficient delivery of services. Managed logistics and facilitated smooth operations in a high-volume environment.
Practice Nurse
PVH Medical
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Main Duties included: chronic disease management, wound management, assistance with minor surgical procedures, ear care, administration of medications and vaccines
- Immunisation Clinics
- Diagnostic services – ECGs, hearing tests, peak flow, spirometry and mood & memory assessment.
- Mens and women's health checks.
- Outreach services – e.g. home visits, aged-care facility visits, medication administration, school and workplace flu clinics
- Care coordination and monitoring of acute and chronic disease.
Registered Nurse
Alfred Health
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Acute surgical care in short and day stay units including Orthopaedic Surgery, General Surgery, Day Stay Area, Urology, Vascular Surgery, Minor Trauma, Radiology Procedures and Venepuncture
Practice Nurse
Swanston Street Medical Centre
01.2010 - 12.2010
- Duties included: Triage, Immunisations; travel and childhood, Dressings; simple and complex, Sterilisation, Venepuncture, ECG's, Recalls, Care Plans, Assisting with minor surgical procedures
- Computer Based note taking, planning, appointments etc
Registered Nurse
Port Macquarie Base Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2009
- All aspects of nursing care involved with an acute care/surgical ward
- Mentoring students and new graduate nurses
- Team leader and Acting Nurse Unit Manager
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Port Macquarie Private Hospital
01.2000 - 01.2006
- Served as a clinical expert resource for fellow nurses, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on ongoing learning and growth.
- Mentored nursing staff through professional development opportunities, enhancing their skill sets and competencies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic care and improve patient satisfaction.
- Contributed to policy development within the organization by providing valuable insights from a nursing perspective.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care practices and clinical guidelines.
- Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
Registered Nurse
John Hunter Hospital
12.1997 - 01.2000
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Newcastle
Callaghan, NSW01.1996
Higher School Certificate -
St Francis Xavier College
Hamilton, NSW12.1991
School Certificate -
St Pius X High School
Adamstown, NSW12.1989
Skills
- Immunisations
- Venepuncture
- Parent communication
- Mental health support
- First aid
- Diabetes management
- Pre and post surgical care
- Simple and Complex dressings
- ECG's
- Triage
- Sterilisation
- Computer Based Note Taking
- Assisting with minor surgical Procedures
- Setting up and running immunisation clinics
- Data Analysis
- Participation in Accreditation
- Traction Application
- Advanced Ear Care
- Asthma Management
- Diagnostic services - ECGs, hearing tests, peak flow, spirometry and mood & memory assessment
- Infection control measures
- Care coordination and monitoring of acute and chronic disease
- Allergy management
- Medication administration
- Student health evaluation
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 11/13/73
Personal Qualities
- Sensitive and compassionate towards patients, families and colleagues.
- Proactive with an ability to use initiative.
- Able to use available resources to improve patient outcomes.
- Conscientious, hard working and self confident.
- Exceptional leadership and organisational skills.
- Excellent team member.
- Calm in difficult/emergency situations.
Certification
Current CPR and First Aid Certificate
Level 2 Diabetes in Schools Training
Current school anaphylaxis supervisor
Most recently completed Adolescent Health Education Course
Timeline
School Registered Nurse
Overnewton Anglican Community College
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse: Immuniser
VNS Nursing Agency
02.2022 - 12.2022
Practice Nurse
PVH Medical
01.2015 - 01.2016
Registered Nurse
Alfred Health
01.2010 - 01.2011
Practice Nurse
Swanston Street Medical Centre
01.2010 - 12.2010
Registered Nurse
Port Macquarie Base Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2009
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Port Macquarie Private Hospital
01.2000 - 01.2006
Registered Nurse
John Hunter Hospital
12.1997 - 01.2000
Higher School Certificate -
St Francis Xavier College
School Certificate -
St Pius X High School
Current CPR and First Aid Certificate
Level 2 Diabetes in Schools Training
Current school anaphylaxis supervisor
Most recently completed Adolescent Health Education Course
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Newcastle
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