Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in patient care, providing fast and accurate assessments under pressure. Collaborates effectively with doctors to ensure top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Shepparton Private Hospital
Shepparton, Australia
03.2021 - Current
Assessing, planning, providing, and evaluating care for people with acute, chronic, and complex health conditions
Initiate and implement quality nursing care to allocated patients based on current best practice principles within the scope of nursing practice decision-making framework
Acting as a clinical resource, problem solver and support person for other registered and enrolled nurses in the management of patient care
Use effective communication skills when interacting with patients, families/carers, and health professionals
Tracking life support equipment like heart monitors, responding rapidly to changes in the patient’s conditions, monitoring arterial line, in HDU.
Graduate Nurse
Epworth
Richmond, Australia
02.2020 - 02.2021
Monitor patient vital signs
Report any abnormal vital signs to the healthcare provider and proceed with any orders, protocols, or PRN medications accordingly
Provide nursing skills, such as: head to toe assessments, collect urine samples, blood samples, and send for laboratory analysis, provide dressing changes, and assess patient and wound for signs of infection
Create and enact client care plans, addressing emotional considerations and pain management
Reposition patients safely according to their mobility and surgical restrictions
Understand medication dosage, complications, contraindications, and interactions
Work as a team with surgeon, physician, nurses, family members and patient to prepare an orthopaedic patient for lifestyle changes
Educate regarding suitable medications and therapy services
Blood transfusion, Intravenous Therapy, Catheter insertion and removal, Managing, administering medication, and drawing blood through PICC lines, Removal of Sutures/staples, Managing and Removal of Drain tubes/Chest Drain Tubes/Peripheral Nerve Catheter
Admission and Discharge of a patient and answer any concerns of patients and families.
Personal Care Worker
Blue Cross Monterey
Glenroy, Australia
06.2018 - 07.2019
Cultivation of a close and caring relationship-focussed approach with residents to sanction a sense of emotional wellbeing
Provision of care closely monitoring residents with life-limiting illnesses including assistance with activities of daily living, pressure area care, changing of incontinence aids and altered mobility
Advocating and supporting a range of cultural needs and traditions for the individual and their families.
Administration Officer/Cashier
2nds World
Mentone, Australia
12.2016 - 12.2017
Answer queries by employees and clients
Open and maintain customer accounts by recording account information
Maintain financial accounts by processing customer adjustments
Answering incoming and outgoing calls
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Receptionist
Melbourne Big4 Holiday Park
Coburg, Australia
02.2014 - 08.2016
Welcoming guests as they arrive at the hotel
Checking guests in and out
Taking reservations by phone or email
Preparing bills and dealing with payments
Providing guests with information, answer queries and deal with complaints.
Travel Agent /Receptionist
Himalayan Experience
South Australia, Australia
08.2013 - 07.2014
Arranging flights, insurance, and accommodation
Collecting and processing payments
Advising clients on travel arrangements
Sending out itinerary and keeping clients up to date with any changes.
Ramsay Health Care Preceptor Program
Shepparton Private Hospital
Shepparton, Australia
01.2021
Provide resources and support during the transition period of graduate nurse
Identifying learning needs, set goals for improvement, and provide feedback on their progress
Teaching time management and prioritization in patient care and promoting clinical reasoning, critical thinking and problem solving
Applying effective communication, interpersonal, and conflict management skills to foster collaboration and patient satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Victoria University, St Albans Campus
12.2019
Diploma of Nursing -
Victoria University, St Albans Campus
12.2018
Diploma in Travel -
TAFE SA, South Australia
12.2014
Skills
Emergency Response
Wound Care
Diabetes management
Patient Management
Medical assessment
Nursing staff leadership
Culturally-sensitive care
Mobility Assistance
ADL Assistance
Chronic Disease Management
Infectious disease control
Care Planning
Patient Assessments
Physical assessments
Patient discharging
Staff Supervision
IV drug therapy management
Palliative and Pain Management
Family and patient support
Emergency Care
ELNEC training (End-Of-Life-Care)
Patient Care
Family Education
Patient reaction monitoring
Nursing Plan Development
Collecting vitals
Managing deadlines
Professional Bedside Manner
Gastrostomy tube care
Medication and IV administration
Acute and rehabilitative care
Procedure preparations
Compassion and Empathy
Certification
BLS Training
Blood safe training - Clinical transfusion, collecting blood specimens, and transporting blood
PIC C and Port competent
Infection control measures especially for COVID
Preceptorship Training 2021 - Trained novice nurses with supernumerary shifts
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Shepparton Private Hospital
03.2021 - Current
Ramsay Health Care Preceptor Program
Shepparton Private Hospital
01.2021
Graduate Nurse
Epworth
02.2020 - 02.2021
Personal Care Worker
Blue Cross Monterey
06.2018 - 07.2019
Administration Officer/Cashier
2nds World
12.2016 - 12.2017
Receptionist
Melbourne Big4 Holiday Park
02.2014 - 08.2016
Travel Agent /Receptionist
Himalayan Experience
08.2013 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Nursing -
Victoria University, St Albans Campus
Diploma of Nursing -
Victoria University, St Albans Campus
Diploma in Travel -
TAFE SA, South Australia
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