Monique Green
Pimlico,QLD
Summary
Quality-orientated registered nurse with 20years of experience caring for patients within a peri-operative and independent surgical practice setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Practice Nurse
North Queensland Minimally Invasive Surgery
Pimlico, QLD
09.2022 - Current
- Provided wound care management including dressing changes and suture removal.
- Communicated effectively with patients regarding their health concerns or treatment plans.
- Assessed the need for home health services or hospice care in cases of terminal illness.
- Responded promptly to patient phone inquiries related to healthcare issues.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists when appropriate.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Managed inventory of supplies used for wound care treatments.
- Administered local anesthesia before minor surgeries.
- Performed wound care, including dressing changes and debridement of wounds.
- Assisted with wound care management and post-operative recovery.
Registered Nurse
Townsville Day Surgery
West End, QLD
08.2011 - 06.2022
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
Endorsed Midwife
Mater health Services North Queensland
Hyde Park, QLD
01.2009 - 07.2018
- Assessed laboring women for progress of labor using physical examination techniques.
- Advised mothers on topics such as contraception use, lactation guidance, and stress management strategies.
- Encouraged family participation in birthing process when appropriate.
- Instructed new parents on infant care techniques such as swaddling and diapering methods.
- Provided antenatal care to pregnant women and their families, including monitoring maternal and fetal health.
- Conducted follow-up visits with postpartum mothers to evaluate healing progress.
- Developed individualized birth plans with clients, addressing issues such as labor pain management options, breastfeeding support, and postpartum recovery.
- Administered medications prescribed by physicians for pain relief or induction of labor.
- Performed routine newborn assessments immediately following delivery to assess overall health status.
- Monitored vital signs of mother and baby during labor and delivery process.
- Taught prenatal classes to help educate expectant parents on labor stages and pain relief options.
- Demonstrated best angles and positioning to support and enable women to successfully breastfeed babies.
- Assisted obstetrician with cesarean sections and gynecological surgeries.
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Mater Health Services North Queensland
Pimlico, QLD
01.2003 - 01.2009
- Provided postoperative care to patients by changing dressings, monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and providing emotional support.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in accordance with department standards.
- Administered medications and monitored their effects on the patient's body.
- Assisted in operating room setup including draping sterile fields, setting up instruments and equipment according to surgeon preference, and preparing supplies for use during the case.
- Collaborated with physicians, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals in order to provide optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff members and patients throughout all phases of the operative process.
- Administered pain medication and implemented management techniques to assist patients experiencing discomfort.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Midwifery
James Cook University
Townsville, QLD01-2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
James Cook University
Townsville, QLD01-2003
Skills
- Organization and planning
- Patient Management and care
- Treatment Planning
- Procedure preparations and assisting in clinic
- Negative pressure wound care
- Medicine administration
- Post-operative wound care
- Some administration duties
- Working in a multidisciplinary team
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Surgical Practice Nurse
North Queensland Minimally Invasive Surgery
09.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Townsville Day Surgery
08.2011 - 06.2022
Endorsed Midwife
Mater health Services North Queensland
01.2009 - 07.2018
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Mater Health Services North Queensland
01.2003 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Midwifery
James Cook University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
James Cook University
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