Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Leadership Experience
Communication Skills
Timeline
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Michael Olivares

Prospect,Australia

Summary

Over 10 years experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical and mental health procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.


Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Yatala Labour Prison
12.2022 - Current
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Conducting Mental State Examination and referrals (admitted & discharge).
  • Administering medications including psychiatric depot injections and Clozapine medications.
  • Managing nurse led clinic in prison health.
  • Collaborating with medical officer and other multidisciplinary team.
  • Demonstrating expertise in collecting blood specimens, wound care management including VAC dressings and PICC line dressings.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.

Registered Nurse

Ramsay Clinic Adelaide & Fullarton Private Hospital
04.2019 - 08.2024
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviours to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviours and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviours and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Preparing patients prior to their procedures and maintaining patient safety and recovery such as post electroconvulsive therapy.
  • Delivered high quality and evidence-based nursing care in the area of Alcohol and Other Drugs.

Assistant in Nursing

Fullarton Private Hospital & Mediserve Nursing Agency
06.2017 - 04.2019

Student Placement

09.2017 - 09.2018

Registered Nurse

Perpetual Succour Hospital
03.2013 - 02.2016
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.

Education

Master of Mental Health Nursing - Mental Health Nursing

University of New Castle
Callaghan, NSW
05.2024

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA
12.2018

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing Science

University of San Jose Recoletos
Cebu, Philippines
03.2011

Skills

  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Mental Health Nursing
  • High Level of Autonomy
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Clinical judgment
  • Wound care

Leadership Experience

With over 10 years of experience in the nursing industry, I have understood that nursing leadership is a critical component of the healthcare system, as it involves guiding and empowering individuals from students to a team of professionals to provide optimal patient care. Correspondingly, fostering a positive work environment can improve work efficiency, thus, enhance patient outcome and drive organizational success.

Communication Skills

My main dialect is Bisaya or Cebuano but I am able to speak and comprehend other Filipino dialect. Moreover, I speak fluently in English which is our medium of instruction in education in the Philippines. Effective communication is essential for building trust, ensuring safety and facilitating patient outcomes. A clear and concise communication should be observed among healthcare team members confirming that everyone is well-informed and aligned on the patient’s treatment plan.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Yatala Labour Prison
12.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

Ramsay Clinic Adelaide & Fullarton Private Hospital
04.2019 - 08.2024

Student Placement

09.2017 - 09.2018

Assistant in Nursing

Fullarton Private Hospital & Mediserve Nursing Agency
06.2017 - 04.2019

Registered Nurse

Perpetual Succour Hospital
03.2013 - 02.2016

Master of Mental Health Nursing - Mental Health Nursing

University of New Castle

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

University of South Australia

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing Science

University of San Jose Recoletos
Michael Olivares