Melissa Venus
Virginia,SA
Summary
As a dedicated Registered Nurse with four years of experience in the emergency department at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, I have developed a robust foundation in acute care nursing. My professional journey began with the successful completion of the Transition to Professional Practice program in 2020, encompassing both emergency and general medicine within NALHN. Committed to advancing my expertise, my current career objectives are focused on completing my Clinical Nurse Portfolio and enhancing my capabilities through education and mentorship for undergraduate and graduate nurses. My aim is to leverage my experience to contribute to the development of future nursing professionals and elevate patient care standards within the healthcare system.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Central Adelaide Local Health Network
01.2021 - Current
- Provide high-quality care in the largest trauma hospital in South Australia, addressing the diverse and complex needs of patients from both South Australia and the Northern Territory.
- Working collaboratively with nurses, doctors, allied health, SA Ambulance Service and SAPOL.
- Restrictive Practice Portfolio
- Providing in-service education to students and junior nurses regarding mechanical restraint and seclusion.
- Roles:
- Triage
- Area coordinator
- Second In charge
- Airway nurse
- Procedure nurse
Transition to Professional Practice Nurse
Northern Adelaide Local Health Network
02.2020 - 01.2021
Personal Care Worker
Southern Cross Care
10.2017 - 01.2020
Education
Post Graduate Diploma of Nursing Science - Emergency Nursing
The University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA11.2024
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Flinders University
Bedford Park, SA11.2019
Skills
- Advance Life Support (ALS1)
- Triage competent using Australasian Triage Scale (ATS)
- Airway management (Non-invasive and invasive ventilation)
- Procedure (Arterial line, central venous line, defibrillation, CORPULS)
- ABG, ECG, CXR interpretation
- Administration of high risk medications
- EMR competent
- Restrictive practices portfolio
- Assisting Nurse Educators to provide eduction to junior nurses, assistant in nurses and student nurses
References
Jess McGee
Nurse Unit Manager
RAH Emergency Department
Mobile: 0438955594
Email: jessica.mcgee2@sa.gov.au
Kelly Clift
Assistant Nurse Unit Manager
RAH Emergency Department
Email: kelly.clift@sa.gov.au
AHPRA
AHPRA No. NMW0002322737
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Central Adelaide Local Health Network
01.2021 - Current
Transition to Professional Practice Nurse
Northern Adelaide Local Health Network
02.2020 - 01.2021
Personal Care Worker
Southern Cross Care
10.2017 - 01.2020
Post Graduate Diploma of Nursing Science - Emergency Nursing
The University of Adelaide
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Flinders University
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