Natalie Peacock
Forest Lake
Summary
Experienced Clinical Nurse with extensive expertise in patient assessment, care planning, and skilled nursing interventions.
Adept at multitasking and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes while maintaining high standards of professionalism, infection control and safety.
Strong leadership and communication skills have been developed over many years along with excellent time management and problem solving abilities.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse
StAndrews Ipswich Private Hospital
03.2009 - Current
- Regularly team leads on shift ensuring positive patient outcomes.
- Adapts quickly to changing situations.
- Educates patient and families regarding disease process and individual care needs.
- Collaborates closely with the multidisciplinary team to assess patients ongoing care needs and swift and appropriate discharge planning.
- Assist and educate staff on new procedures and advise on complex patient care.
- Assess patient conditions, identify high risks and initiate appropriate interventions.
- Utilise strong assessment skills to determine appropriate patient care.
- Maintain hospital policies, procedures, objectives, and infection control standards.
- Maintain a high level of professionalism.
- Maintain excellent time management whilst attending multiple tasks.
- Perform nursing interventions such as complex wound care, medication administration, therapeutic treatments, cardiac monitoring, palliative care, and discharge planning.
Registered Nurse
Kapooka Army Base
01.2008 - 12.2008
- Worked within the Defense Department policies and protocols to provide appropriate care to its members.
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care.
- Provided direct patient care including administration of medications, attending vital signs, comprehensive health histories, and wound care.
- Implemented infection control measures, improving overall safety standards.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Documented all care provided according to the policies of the Defense Department.
Clinical Nurse
Flinders Medical Centre
01.2005 - 12.2007
- Worked in the role of Assessment Nurse in a new Acute Assessment Unit set up to facilitate shorter hospital stays with an increase in positive patient outcomes.
- The role included taking a complete medical and social history and attending full physical, cognitive, and need based assessments.
- Worked closely with the multidisciplinary team to commence necessary interventions as swiftly as able.
- Participated in team meetings to collaborate of appropriate patient care.
- Performed skilled nursing interventions such as wound care, medication administration, and therapeutic treatments.
- Assessed patient conditions, identified high risks, and initiated appropriate interventions.
- Maintained a high level of professionalism whilst interacting with a diverse patient population.
Registered Nurse
Flinders Medical Centre
01.2003 - 12.2004
- Commenced work at flinders Medical Centre as a casual staff member working in multiple departments including ICU, ED, Haematology and Oncology, Medical and Surgical wards.
- Transitioned into a permanent role on the short stay medical/surgical unit.
- That unit than transitioned into an Acute Assessment Unit in which I worked as a registered nurse until acquiring a clinical nurse position.
Registered Nurse
Agency Nursing
01.2002 - 12.2002
- Worked permanent night shift during this time whilst settling in to a new city.
- Mainly worked on a mixture of medical and surgical ward in both the public and private sectors.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions effectively.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse
Ipswich General Hospital
03.1999 - 12.2001
- Attended my graduate year in nursing on a cardiac ward and general surgical ward.
- Became a permanent staff member on a general surgical ward.
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills with the multidisciplinary team and patients.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and safety protocols.
- Documented accurately in relation to medication administration, treatments, and all patient cares.
- Protected patients rights and dignity by delivering care without judgement or discrimination.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Cross University
NSW10-1998
Skills
- Team Supervision
- Excellent Problem Solving Abilities
- Chronic Disease Management
- Geriatric Care
- Time Management and Multitasking
- Excellent Communication
- Patient Assessment
- Reliability
- Clinical Judgement
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Infection Control
- End-of-life Care
Timeline
Clinical Nurse
StAndrews Ipswich Private Hospital
03.2009 - Current
Registered Nurse
Kapooka Army Base
01.2008 - 12.2008
Clinical Nurse
Flinders Medical Centre
01.2005 - 12.2007
Registered Nurse
Flinders Medical Centre
01.2003 - 12.2004
Registered Nurse
Agency Nursing
01.2002 - 12.2002
Registered Nurse
Ipswich General Hospital
03.1999 - 12.2001
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Cross University