Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Additional Information
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Natasha Banks

Ararat,VIC

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse. Progressive 7 year career history in direct patient care undertaking leadership roles. Experience in a range of fast-paced environments. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle challenging patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and a holistic approach. Dedicated to continue further education to ensure best practice is always being utilised to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

East Grampians Health Service
01.2024 - Current
  • Frequently worked autonomously in a leadership role as Nurse in charge of a 44 bed facility. Managing and delegating roles and responsibilities to staff and students.
  • Collaborated with the hospital supervisor and treating physician to quickly assess and manage resident deterioration and deliver appropriate treatment in consideration to the individuals resuscitation and advance care directives.
  • Worked in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to improve residential health outcomes. Implementing referrals if a change is noted to promote the best health outcome.
  • Contacted residents Medical Power of Attorney or chosen contact when there was any change in residents' condition.
  • Provided support for multiple families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for residents with minor to complex wounds or pressure injuries.
  • Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills during medical emergencies by remaining calm under pressure and delivering timely, appropriate interventions.
  • Acted as an advocate for the resident and their families, ensuring that their needs were met and concerns were addressed throughout the course of care.

Registered Nurse, Graduate

East Grampians Health Services
02.2023 - 01.2024

Rotations in my graduate year have included Theatre, Inpatient Unit / Urgent Care Centre and Lowe Street (Residential)

All descriptions of this role in addition to when I was an Endorsed Enrolled Nurse at EGHS

Theatre

  • Provided direct support to surgical team during multifarious procedures.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Inpatient Unit

  • Conferred with NIC's and treating practitioners to identify patient care needs to improve patient health outcomes
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviours to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to promote best practice in an acute environment
  • Administered various medication in accordance to individual drug charts.
  • Successfully obtained my cannulation competency

Lowe Street

  • Collaborated with the hospital supervisor and treating doctor to quickly assess and manage resident deterioration and deliver appropriate treatment in consideration to the individuals resuscitation and advance care plan.
  • Worked in a leadership role as Nurse in charge. I delegated roles and responsibilities to 8 individual staff
  • Worked in collaboration with allied health to improve residential health outcomes

Endorsed Enrolled Nurse

East Grampians Health Service
03.2022 - 02.2023
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
  • Collaborated with RN's and physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
  • Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to multifarious patients
  • Delivery high quality, holistic care to patients on many different wards and areas of EGHS
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Endorsed Enrolled Nurse

Ballarat Health Services
09.2018 - 02.2023
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
  • Collaborated with RN's and physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
  • Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to multifarious patients
  • Delivery high quality, holistic care to patients on many different wards and areas of Ballarat Health Services

Retail Assistant

Dan Murphys
11.2017 - 11.2018
  • Coordinated efficient restocking of sales floor with current merchandise and accurate signage for current promotions
  • Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays to ensure presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products
  • Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings

Restaurant Manager

Mary And Chris' Cafe
01.2016 - 07.2017
  • Prepared for and executed new menu implementations
  • Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance
  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service

Waitress

Premier Spitroasts And Catering
10.2010 - 08.2014
  • Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests
  • Presented food and beverages on buffet tables and drink stations to meet contract specifications and level of event formality
  • Arranged linens and table settings according to seating plan and event theme

Education

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurses)

Australian Catholic University
Ballarat
12.2022

Diploma - Diploma of Nursing

Australian Catholic University
Ballarat
06.2018

Skills

  • Exceptional bedside manner
  • Effective communication skills
  • Clinical skills
  • Teamwork and cooperation
  • Fast adaptability and time management skills
  • Precise clinical documentation
  • Can work autonomously within my scope of practice

Accomplishments

  • 2011 - 2018 - Volunteered as a firefighter for the Country Fire Authority
  • 2014 - At 16 years of age, I was 1 out of 40 Australians (8000 applicants) to win a writing competition called Heywire for ABC Australia
  • 2015 - Attended ABC Heywire Summit in Canberra to work within a team of young adults in an attempt to make a change in rural Australia (my team's focus was mental health)
  • 2015 - Mental health advocacy speaker
  • 2016 - Acceptance into ACU (Diploma)
  • 2018 - Graduate of Diploma
  • 2018 - Acceptance of job into Ballarat Health Services
  • 2018 - Acceptance into ACU (Bachelor of Nursing: Enrolled Nurses)
  • 2019 - Commencement of Bachelor
  • 2022 - Completion of Bachelor Degree
  • 2022 - Acceptance into the Graduate Registered Nurse position at EGHS
  • 2023 - Commencement of my Graduate RN year at EGHS
  • 2023 - Attended my Graduation for the Bachelor of Nursing
  • 2024 - Received my Graduate Certificate after completion of my Grad Year
  • 2024 - Received a staff achievement award through EGHS at the AGM meeting for completing my Bachelors Degree
  • 2024/2025 - Undertook a clinical leadership role as RNIC of a 44 bed aged care facility

Certification

  • Bachelor of Nursing
  • Graduate Certificate of Nursing
  • Diploma of Nursing (Medication Endorsed)
  • CPR certificate - Current
  • First Aid certificate - Current
  • Mental Health First Aid
  • All mandatory courses as per EGHS policies and procedures
  • Wildfire Firefighter
  • Hazmat Awareness
  • Low Structure Firefighter
  • Thermal Imaging Camera Operation Certificate

Additional Information

EGHS

Inpatient Unit

Urgent Care Centre

Theatre

Lowe Street


BHS

Emergency Dept

Short Stay Unit

Perioperative & Day Procedure Unit

2 North - Orthopedics

2 South - Pediatrics

2 GP - Med/Surg

3 North - Urology

4 North - Cardiology

4 South - Oncology

Mother and Family Unit - Psychiatric

Adult Acute Unit - Psychiatric

SHU - Acute and Residential Geriatric Psychiatric

Medical Day Unit

Outpatients Department

ECT Suite

Inpatient Rehab

ICU (Patient watch)

Gandara - Palliative Care

Bill Crawford Lodge

P.S Hobson

Jack Lonsdale

Geoffery Cutter Center

Professional References

Name: Allison Woods

Job Title: Registered Nurse / ANUM

Phone: 0438 264 917

Email: Allison.Woods@eghs.net.au

Relationship: Colleague


Name: Sophie Hall

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Phone: 0409 669 494

Email: Sophie.hall1510@gmail.com

Relationship: Recent Colleague


Name: Laura McGuane

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Phone: 0437 666 076

Email: lauramcguane@hotmail.com

Relationship: Friend


Name: Leah McCarthy

Job Title: Endorsed Enrolled Nurse

Phone: 0448 344 486

Email: leah2703@hotmail.com

Relationship: Colleague






Timeline

Registered Nurse

East Grampians Health Service
01.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse, Graduate

East Grampians Health Services
02.2023 - 01.2024

Endorsed Enrolled Nurse

East Grampians Health Service
03.2022 - 02.2023

Endorsed Enrolled Nurse

Ballarat Health Services
09.2018 - 02.2023

Retail Assistant

Dan Murphys
11.2017 - 11.2018

Restaurant Manager

Mary And Chris' Cafe
01.2016 - 07.2017

Waitress

Premier Spitroasts And Catering
10.2010 - 08.2014

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurses)

Australian Catholic University

Diploma - Diploma of Nursing

Australian Catholic University
Natasha Banks