Nadine Rainford
Bomaderry,NSW
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in medication administration and critical thinking, honed at Ramsay Health Nowra Private Hospital. Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate care and evidence-based practices, leading to improved outcomes. Skilled in wound management and committed to fostering a positive work environment through mentorship and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ramsay Health Nowra Private Hospital
09.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- 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.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
Registered Nurse
NSW Health ISLHDS. David Berry Rehab
05.2014 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse
NSW Health ISLHDS Shellharbour Hospital Med/surg
02.2011 - 03.2014
- 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Physiotherapy Assistant Diversional Therapy
IRT William Beach Gradens
03.2005 - 02.2011
Assistant Nurse Clinician
Warrigal Care John and Margaret Land Hostel
03.2001 - 03.2005
Education
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing
University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW10.2011
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Critical thinking
- Emergency response
- Wound management
- Evidence-based practice
- Care planning
- Compassionate care
- Time management
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient care planning
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Complex Problem-solving
References:
Alison Shaw CNS Ramsay Health
Ph: 61421363586
Melissa Ryan RN/Midwife NSWhealth
Ph: +61 401 954 856
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ramsay Health Nowra Private Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
NSW Health ISLHDS. David Berry Rehab
05.2014 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse
NSW Health ISLHDS Shellharbour Hospital Med/surg
02.2011 - 03.2014
Physiotherapy Assistant Diversional Therapy
IRT William Beach Gradens
03.2005 - 02.2011
Assistant Nurse Clinician
Warrigal Care John and Margaret Land Hostel
03.2001 - 03.2005
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing
University of Wollongong