Michelle Lewis
Hervey Bay,QLD
Summary
Working in an acute medical ward for a number of years both as an RN and CN I was able to provide care to highly acute patients. I consider myself a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skilfully handle a full patient load and high-stress situations. Able to consistently develop strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Proven to be a organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Wide Bay Hospital And Health Services
Hervey Bay
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Uniting Care
Hervey Bay
10.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- 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.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Cornerstone Medical Recruiting
Multiple Locations Across WA And NT.
03.2021 - 03.2023
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Clinical Nurse
Queensland Health
Hervey Bay Hospital
01.2018 - 02.2021
- Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
- Evaluated patient progress, assessed outcomes and provided follow-up care.
- Implemented and monitored infection control protocols.
- Monitored clinical staff performance and provided feedback.
- Maintained patient confidentiality by protecting unauthorized access to personal information.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Handled patient discharge planning, arranging for follow-up care after leaving healthcare facility.
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Maintained accurate and comprehensive patient records in line with regulatory standards.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Facilitated patient and family education and counseling.
- Served as a clinical resource to staff, patients and families.
- Facilitated and attended interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient care.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Identified clinical risks and took appropriate preventative actions.
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Handled patient transfers, following safety protocols to prevent injuries.
- Developed and maintained collaborative relationships with healthcare providers.
- Developed, implemented and monitored clinical protocols and standards of care.
- Documented patient progress and care interventions in medical records.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
Registered Nurse
Queensland Health
Hervey Bay, QLD
02.2010 - 05.2018
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
Education
Bachelor Of Nursing -
University Sourthern Queensland
Fraser CoastSkills
- Pain Management Techniques
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Chest Tubes
- Family Guidance
- IV Administration
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- PICC Lines
- Documenting Vitals
- Patient and Family Education
- Patient Rapport
- ADLs Assistance
- Wound Care
- Disease Processes
- Admissions and Discharge Processes
- Medication Administration
- Nasogastric Tube Insertion
- Accurate Documentation
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Compassionate and Caring
- Unit Oversight
- Delegation and Motivation
- Operational Standards
- Patient Health Information Access
- Acute and Chronic Pain
- Pharmacologic Intervention
- Intramuscular Injections
- Patient Admission
- Treatment Recommendations
- Pulmonary Conditions
- Nursing Process
- Needs Advocacy
- Patient Management
- Patient Education
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Care Planning
- Heart Failure
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Glucose Testing
- Training Junior Team Members
- Routine Examinations
- Privacy Regulations
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Diet and Nutrition
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Wide Bay Hospital And Health Services
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Uniting Care
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Cornerstone Medical Recruiting
03.2021 - 03.2023
Clinical Nurse
Queensland Health
01.2018 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse
Queensland Health
02.2010 - 05.2018
Bachelor Of Nursing -
University Sourthern Queensland