Summary
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Work History
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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
2021.01 - 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
2020.02 - 2021.01

Personal Care Worker

Southern Cross Care
2017.10 - 2020.01

Education

Post Graduate Diploma of Nursing Science - Emergency Nursing

The University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA
11.2024

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

Flinders University
Bedford Park, SA
11.2019

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
2021.01 - Current

Transition to Professional Practice Nurse

Northern Adelaide Local Health Network
2020.02 - 2021.01

Personal Care Worker

Southern Cross Care
2017.10 - 2020.01

Post Graduate Diploma of Nursing Science - Emergency Nursing

The University of Adelaide

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

Flinders University
Melissa Venus