Michelle Sellers
Registered Nurse
102 Warrah Street Peak Hill,NSW
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with over sixteen years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in various types of health care settings. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Dosing Nurse
Acacia Cottage, WNSWLHD
Dubbo, NSW
11.2019 - Current
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of patients in challenging social environment.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Administered medications to over 50 Clients per day in line with NSW Health Policies and procedures
Staff Health Nurse
Peak Hill MPS, WNSWLHD
Peak Hill, NSW
11.2018 - Current
- Executed hospital prevention and health promotion programs to improve awareness of health-related issues and conditions.
- Safely administered flu vaccinations for 35 staff member, providing education to staff on vaccines dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications and potential side effects.
- Updated staff records using SIP, Vaxlink & AIR.
- Performed venepuncture when required.
Registered Nurse Primary & Community Health
Peak Hill MPS, WNSWLHD
Peak Hill, NSW
10.2013 - Current
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and referred/connected to optimal providers and care.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and GP's by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals dealing with chronic health conditions.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education.
- .Liaised with Public Health to coordinate local school vaccination programme.
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting pathology samples and attending wound care, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Encouraged health-promoting behaviors to improve patient health and reverse disease, including diet, exercise, pain management alternatives and smoking cessation.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Charles Sturt University
Dubbo, NSW 02.2002 - 11.2004
Immunisation For Registered Nurses -
Australian College Of Nursing
Online 06.2014 - 09.2014
Skills
Chronic disease management
Strong clinical judgment
Medication Administration
Patient and family advocacy
Care coordination
Community Health
Preventative Health
Infection Control And Aseptic Procedures
Certification
Immunisation
Timeline
Immunisation
11-2021
Dosing Nurse
Acacia Cottage, WNSWLHD
11.2019 - Current
Staff Health Nurse
Peak Hill MPS, WNSWLHD
11.2018 - Current
Immunisation For Registered Nurses -
Australian College Of Nursing
06.2014 - 09.2014
Registered Nurse Primary & Community Health
Peak Hill MPS, WNSWLHD
10.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Nursing -
Charles Sturt University
02.2002 - 11.2004