Michelle Daniels
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, leadership and care coordination in an fast paced Medical Ward. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Enrolled Nurse – March 2014 to February 2015
Princess Alexander Hospital – Endocrine and Diabetes Ward
- Worked in a team environment to provide care and educate patients in the management of their Diabetes
- Provide wound care for complex and chronic wounds
Acting Clinical Nurse – Backfill 2022-2024
Caboolture Hospital Ward 4A & 4D– Medical Ward
03.2022 - Current
- Perform accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Remain calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Educate patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Streamline communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Expedite discharge processes by coordinating with various departments for timely completion of required paperwork.
- Ensure nurses work within Metro North policies, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse – March 2018 to Current
Caboolture Hospital Ward 4A & 4D– Medical Ward
03.2018 - Current
- Worked within a team to ensure a smooth move day from Ward 4A to the new CSB Ward 4D
- Utilize 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.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with the multi displanary team to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhance patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assist in training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully manage challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Enrolled Nurse – July 2015 to 2018
Caboolture Hospital – Casual Nursing pool
07.2015 - 01.2018
- Worked in specialised wards within the hospital learning new clinical skills
- Adapting to each ward's different procedures e.g., handovers, equipment storage, team nursing.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Developed individualized care plans tailored to diverse patient populations with varied medical conditions.
Enrolled Nurse – October 2013 to February 2014
Princess Alexander Hospital – Permanent Nursing Pool, Accelerated Post Graduate Program
10.2013 - 02.2014
- Completed my Accelerated Enrolled Nurse Post Graduated Program.
- Worked in specialised wards within the hospital learning new clinical skills eg; Urology, Neurology, Plastics & ENT, Colorectal, Respiratory, Endocrine and Diabetes, Infectious Diseases, Brain Injury, Spinal Injuries and Rehabilitation Unit.
Enrolled Nurse – June 2013 to October 2013 – WorkPac Agency
WorkPac Recruitment
06.2013 - 10.2013
- Adapted the ability to work in different organisations while working within my Scope of Practice.
Diversional Therapist – 2009 to March 2013 – John Wesley Gardens Geebung
Wesley Mission
02.2009 - 03.2013
- Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions living with Dementia.
- Maintained detailed progress notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioural therapy techniques.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.
Assistant Nurse – 2006 to March 2013 – John Wesley Gardens Geebung
Wesley Mission
04.2006 - 03.2013
- Gained my exceptional Back to Nursing care to an adverse ageing population,
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
QUT University
Caboolture, QLD11.2017
Certificate III in Aged Care - Assistant in Nursing
Southern Cross Tafe
Booval03.2013
Certificate IV in Community Services - Diversional Therapist
Southern Cross Tafe
Booval03.2013
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Southern Cross Tafe
Booval10.2012
Skills
- CVAD competent
- PIVC competent
- IDC competent
- NGT insertion Competent
- GUSS competent
- Fire Warden
- Portfolio Holder
- Perceptor Leader
- PDP and Mandatories up to date
Summary Of Qualifications
- Bachelor of Nursing, 2017
- Post Graduate Certificate in Acute Medicine
- Preceptor Program
- PIVC Competent
- IDC Competent
- CVAD Competent
- Fire Warden
- Diploma of Nursing, 2012
- Cert III in Aged Care
- Cert IV in Community Services
Personal Characteristics
- Enthusiastic and Polite
- Team Orientated
- Conscientious and Efficient
- Hard working and Energetic
- Imaginative and Creative
References
- Jan Martin, A/Nurse Unit Manager Ward 4D, Caboolture Hospital, Jan.Martin@health.qld.gov.au
- Bianca Howard, Clinical Nurse Ward 4D, Caboolture Hospital, Bianca.Howard@health.qld.gov.au
Timeline
Acting Clinical Nurse – Backfill 2022-2024
Caboolture Hospital Ward 4A & 4D– Medical Ward
03.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse – March 2018 to Current
Caboolture Hospital Ward 4A & 4D– Medical Ward
03.2018 - Current
Enrolled Nurse – July 2015 to 2018
Caboolture Hospital – Casual Nursing pool
07.2015 - 01.2018
Enrolled Nurse – October 2013 to February 2014
Princess Alexander Hospital – Permanent Nursing Pool, Accelerated Post Graduate Program
10.2013 - 02.2014
Enrolled Nurse – June 2013 to October 2013 – WorkPac Agency
WorkPac Recruitment
06.2013 - 10.2013
Diversional Therapist – 2009 to March 2013 – John Wesley Gardens Geebung
Wesley Mission
02.2009 - 03.2013
Assistant Nurse – 2006 to March 2013 – John Wesley Gardens Geebung
Wesley Mission
04.2006 - 03.2013
Enrolled Nurse – March 2014 to February 2015
Princess Alexander Hospital – Endocrine and Diabetes Ward
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
QUT University
Certificate III in Aged Care - Assistant in Nursing
Southern Cross Tafe
Certificate IV in Community Services - Diversional Therapist
Southern Cross Tafe
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Southern Cross Tafe
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