Naomi Dixon
Melbourne
Summary
Enrolled Nurse with extensive experience at The Northern and Austin Hospitals, currently excelling in emergency care. Skilled in critical thinking and providing emotional support to patients and staff alike, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in high acuity settings. Recognized for promotion of team nursing and holistic approach to care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Enrolled Nurse - Emergency Department
The Northern Hospital
Epping, VIC
07.2023 - Current
- Monitored vital signs to ensure patient safety, escalating where necessary.
- Performed head to toe assessments to establish patient's baseline health, therefore recognising deterioration early.
- Used critical thinking to treat and escalate unwell patients
- Administered medications (5 routes) and monitored patients response.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Educated patients on their own health management.
- Responded to emergency situations while remaining calm.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
Enrolled Nurse - Cardiology/Cardiothoracics
Austin Hospital
Heidelberg, VIC
02.2018 - 09.2022
- Monitored and treated patients post cardiothoracic surgeries.
- Monitored and treated patients presenting with cardiac illnesses.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to implement individual care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and escalated where necessary.
- Contributed to research and quality improvement projects within the ward
- Mentored junior nursing staff members.
Graduate Enrolled Nurse
Austin Health
Heidelberg, VIC
02.2017 - 02.2018
- Provided care to patients in a rehabilitation setting, assisting them to reach their health and mobility goals.
- Monitored and treated patients with various gastrointestinal illnesses, including post-operative care.
- Consolidated various nursing skills from patient care and assessment to time management and documentation.
Education
Diploma of Nursing
Victoria University
Melbourne, Victoria, VIC01-2017
Skills
- Emergency care
- Medication administration - 5 routes
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
- IV cannulation
- Male and female catheterisation
- Nasogastric tube insertion
- Wound management
Timeline
Enrolled Nurse - Emergency Department
The Northern Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Enrolled Nurse - Cardiology/Cardiothoracics
Austin Hospital
02.2018 - 09.2022
Graduate Enrolled Nurse
Austin Health
02.2017 - 02.2018
Diploma of Nursing
Victoria University