Nadia Lyons
Mackay,QLD
Summary
Passionate and professional Registered Nurse with four-years of Medical/Surgical experience in a variety of clinical settings, from high-acuity to stable rehabilitation, and paediatrics to palliative care. Well-versed in ieMR systems, safe medication administration, venepuncture and IVC insertion. Kind and compassionate individual who values teamwork and culturally-competent, holistic patient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Nursing Agency
03.2022 - Current
- Effortlessly integrated into different health services and multi-disciplinary teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility when assigned to different units or shifts as needed.
- Demonstrated willingness to step-up and take on the 'Team Leader' role in times of need.
- Demonstrated ability to work efficiently in stressful, fast-paced, and understaffed environments while maintaining positive attitude.
- Contributed to higher standards of care within the facility by mentoring new nurses and sharing best practices from prior experiences in various clinical settings.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with industry advancements and enhance nursing competencies.
- Delivered safe and quality care to a variety of patient groups including paediatrics, acute and sub-acute medical, general surgical, orthopaedic, urology, cardiac, rehabilitation and palliative patients.
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
Queensland Health
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Prepared patients for their surgical procedures. Ensured patients are properly fasted, pre-operation paperwork and checks are completed, and provided handover to theatre staff.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through carefully monitoring vital signs and neurovascular status, detecting issues early, and prompting intervention when needed.
- Monitored and managed post-operative pain levels to reduce unnecessary opiate usage. Closely monitored patient-controlled analgesia, continuous opioid infusions, and regional nerve blocks to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Administered intravenous medications and fluids, and blood and blood products safely and according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
- Routinely inspected patients’ skin integrity and tended to surgical wounds. Applied vacuum dressings to patients and managed external-fixation pins while maintaining aseptic technique. Performed pressure area care on patients with skeletal and skin traction.
- Worked with physiotherapists to safely mobilize patients with altered weight baring status. Applied braces, slings, continuous passive motion devices and pneumatic compression devices to patients to assist in their recovery and prevent further injury.
- Provided patients and caregivers with education on post-surgery care in terms they can understand to ensure a speedy and sustained recovery after discharge.
Registered Nurse, Acute Medical, Stroke and Rehab
Queensland Health
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Conducted thorough neurological assessments and identified acute changes, promptly notified physicians and initiated appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Continuously conducted patient assessments and safely titrated oxygen therapy and High-Flow devices, ensuring optimal respiratory support in patients with chronic respiratory diseases and acute infections.
- Administered high-risk insulin and heparin infusions, closely monitored patients' clinical picture and pathology results, and immediately escalated concerns.
- Ensured patients were receiving optimal hydration and nutrition by managing PEG and nasogastric tubes and pumps. Ensured accurate documentation in fluid balance charts.
- Worked directly with Occupational Therapists to assist stroke-affected patients with all activities of daily living, such as eating, dressing, ambulating and personal hygiene. Empowered patients to regain independence.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families, easing anxieties, and guiding them through the complex medical environment.
- Worked within a multi-disciplinary team of nurses, social workers, allied-health therapists, and physicians to deliver holistic patient care and facilitate efficient discharge planning. Provided education to patients and their families on post-discharge care and available community resources, facilitating smooth transitions from acute care settings to home environments.
- Worked closely alongside the Clinical Nurse Consultant and Nurse Educator while conducting audits and death reviews. Created educational in-services and presented them to other ward nurses.
Registered Nurse, Rural Nursing Pool
Queensland Health
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Gained competency at venepuncture and intra-venous cannula insertion. Practiced skills regularly to enhance performance, and supervised and supported other nurses to gain their competency.
- Utilized integrated electronic medical record (ieMR) systems to deliver patient care. Maintained accurate documentation of all nursing interventions and ongoing assessments.
- Trained in advanced life support (ALS) and worked alongside emergency medicine physicians during trauma and resuscitation cases.
- Escorted acute patients alongside Queensland Ambulance Service to larger regional hospitals. Facilitated continuity of care by effectively communicating relevant patient information to receiving staff members.
- Overlooked care for 22 Aged Care residents every shift and attended all RN responsibilities, including mediation administration, wound-care, catheter care, ordering medications and supplies and advocating for residents during weekly doctor's rounds.
- · Promoted safe environments for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Central Queensland University
Mackay, QLD12.2019
Skills
- Venepuncture and intravenous cannula insertion
- Experience in Team Leader role and mentor to new nurses
- Electronic Medical Record systems competent
- Safe medication and IV administration
- Pre-and Post-Operative Care
- Wound Care
- Good clinical judgment
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Compassionate and Caring
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Nursing Agency
03.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
Queensland Health
11.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse, Acute Medical, Stroke and Rehab
Queensland Health
08.2020 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse, Rural Nursing Pool
Queensland Health
01.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Nursing -
Central Queensland University
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