Michelle Kowalick
Mount Gambier,BALI
Summary
Driven Enrolled Nurse with a proven track record at Pangula Mannamurna, enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective patient education. Skilled in medication administration and clinical documentation, I significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections. Licensed by AHPHA, my dedication to healthcare ethics and patient advocacy consistently improves health outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Enrolled Nurse
Pangula Mannamurna
01.2021 - 08.2024
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
Enrolled Nurse
Penola War Memorial Hospital SA Health
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
Enrolled Nurse/Personal Care Assistant
Boandik Lodge
03.2019 - 03.2021
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Administration of medication
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Education
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
11.2020
- Every Yarn counts, Research Project regarding Hep C testing and eventual eradication of Hepatitis C
- Covid-19 vaccination program
- Through their eyes
- Certificate of achievement nation Hand Hygiene
- understanding Vaccines and the Nation Immunisation Program
- Certificate of attendance Introduction to management of the Diabetic Foot
- Chronic conditions of the foot - basic foot care
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Education
- Compassionate Care
- Family Education
- Healthcare ethics
- Health Promotion
- Wound Management
- Venepuncture ANMA
- Licensed by AHPHA nursing board
Accomplishments
- Research -POC hepatitis testing and Every yarn Counts research projects completed regarding a group study focused on patient comfort, costs and test results, which resulted in increased patient satisfaction.
Timeline
Enrolled Nurse - Penola War Memorial Hospital SA Health
07.2022 - 03.2023
Enrolled Nurse - Pangula Mannamurna
01.2021 - 08.2024
Enrolled Nurse/Personal Care Assistant - Boandik Lodge
03.2019 - 03.2021
Tafe SA - Diploma of Nursing, Nursing
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