Nancy Coughlan Coughlan
Forrestdale,WA
Summary
Dedicated, highly motivated registered nurse offering 14 years of proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Nancy has a strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Perth Childrens Hospital
Nedlands, WA
07.2015 - Current
- Assessed patient's health status, developed individualized plans of care upon admission and facilitated timely discharge planning processes for assigned patients.
- Provided patient centered direct care, including care of tracheostomies and PEG/PEJ, administering medications, treatments, and education to patients and their families.
- Performed bedside procedures such as monitoring vital signs, input/output levels, wound care, IV care, foley catheter insertion and removals.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergent situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members using excellent communication skills
- Actively participated in professional development activities such as CPD as well as maintained current certification in Basic and Advanced Hospital Life Support.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions using strict safety measures.
- Maintained accurate documentation in the electronic medical record system according to hospital policies and standards of practice.
Registered Nurse
Princess Margaret Hospital for Children
Subiaco, WA
02.2014 - 06.2015
- Provided direct nursing care to pediatric patients in a hospital setting.
- Educated parents and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and proper nutrition for children.
- Assessed patient's needs and developed individualized plans of care accordingly.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure.
- Administered medications and intravenous fluids to pediatric patients as prescribed by the physician.
- Performed physical assessments including growth measurements and developmental screenings.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals regarding patient's condition and treatment options.
- Responded quickly and effectively to life-threatening situations involving pediatric patients.
- Provided emotional support to children suffering from chronic illnesses or disabilities.
- Supervised certified nursing assistants in the delivery of direct patient care.
- Ventilator management
- Delivered extensive training and mentorship to registered and licensed vocational nurses to ensure and maintain continuity of care.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions in collaboration with allied health care members and medical staff.
Surgical Registered Nurse
Kaleeya Hospital
Fremantle, WA
08.2010 - 07.2013
- Ensured that all necessary equipment was available in the operating room prior to surgery.
- Assisted physicians with intraoperative tasks such as suturing, hemostasis, tissue handling.
- Maintained a sterile field in the operating room at all times in accordance with accepted standards of practice.
- Provided emotional support to both patients and family members throughout the perioperative period.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives related to perioperative care delivery.
- Initiated emergency measures in cases of adverse reactions or complications during surgery.
- Documented all aspects of pre-, intra-, and post-operative nursing care accurately in the medical record.
- Responded to emergency situations such as excessive bleeding post theatre by monitoring vital signs and readmitting patients to theatre to help doctors cauterize blood vessels .
Education
Postgraduate Certificate - Paediatrics
Princess Margaret Hospital for Children
08-2014
Some College (No Degree) - Graduate Registered Nurse Program
Fremantle Hospital
08-2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Curtin University
Perth, WA08-2010
Skills
- Disease Prevention
- Compassionate Care
- Health Promotion and Education
- Medical Recordkeeping, written and digital
- Direct Patient Care, planning and management through communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary members
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Critical Thinking and decision making using attention to detail
- Ventilator Care
- Colostomy Care Familiarity
- Wound Care
- Infection Control
- Student and new Nurse Precepting
- Diabetes Management
- Tracheostomy care and Management
- Medication and IV Administration
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Perth Childrens Hospital
07.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
Princess Margaret Hospital for Children
02.2014 - 06.2015
Surgical Registered Nurse
Kaleeya Hospital
08.2010 - 07.2013
Postgraduate Certificate - Paediatrics
Princess Margaret Hospital for Children
Some College (No Degree) - Graduate Registered Nurse Program
Fremantle Hospital
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Curtin University
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