NATASHA ESLICK
Ashtonfield,New South Wales
Summary
Experienced and compassionate nurse with a strong background in dementia, age care, and hospital settings. Skilled in multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Proficient in mental health, community nursing, high care, behavioral management, and palliative care. Additionally, holds certifications in counseling, drug and alcohol, and case management. Known for organizational abilities and reliability, excels at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Always willing to take on additional responsibilities to contribute to the success of the team.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
High Care Disability Nurse Unit Manager
Stockton Disability Centre, NSW Health
01.2017 - 12.2023
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Reviewed patient transfer records routinely to verify patients received appropriate levels of care.
- Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
- Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Child Protective Services Caseworker
Flourish Community & Mental Health Services
06.2016 - 10.2017
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Developed and implemented programs to support children's mental health and well-being.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Intervened in crisis situations and counselled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
- Transported & supervised at risk children to family meetings.
- Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
Palliative Care Nurse
Mater Palliative Care Cottage
01.2016 - 02.2017
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
- Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Mater Hospital 1 on 1 Mental Health Nurse
All staff nursing
01.2016 - 02.2017
- Determined patient risk by utilizing subjective and objective data obtained through patient interaction.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Specialised observation and diversion therapy with patients 1 0n 1 for twelve hour shifts who were at risk of Suicide, Mental Health episodes, Homelessness, Domestic Violence, and Substance Abuse.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
Community Medication & Mental Health Nurse
Integrated Living
02.2016 - 01.2017
- Transport Patients & remain with patent's during medical appointment's and procedures.
- Administer Medications
- Attend to welfare checks on vulnerable clients
- Measured and recorded patients' weight, height, blood pressure, pulse and respiration.
- Examined and observed patients to detect injuries or symptoms requiring immediate medical attention.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
High Care Unit Team Leader
Tinonnee Multicultural Age Care
03.2012 - 09.2014
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Assisted in recruitment to build team of top performers.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
High Care Medication Nurse Team Leader
Mercy Age Care
10.2009 - 01.2012
- Measured and recorded patients' weight, height, blood pressure, pulse and respiration.
- Collected specimens to prepare for laboratory test procedures.
- Answered patient call signals, intercom system notifications and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Conducted daily rounds with attending physician to assist physician with various procedures and treatments.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Am Medication Unit Nurse & Night Dementia Nurse
Benhome Age Care facility
08.2008 - 10.2009
Education
Registered Nurse - Nursing
Newcastle University
Newcastle, NSWEnrolled Endorsed - Nursing
Tafe NSW
Newcastle, NSWCertificate IV - Ageing And Disabilities
Northumberland Network
CessnockCertificate of Acknowledgement - Indigenous Health Conducting Interview Wit Our Mob
Australian Government Department of Health
Certificate of Acknowledgment - Introduction To Indigenous Health
Australian Government Department of Health
Graduate Certificate - Pathology ,Venepuncture Therapy
Newcastle University
Newcastle Certificate of Completion - NDIS Induction
NDIS Quality And Safe Guards Commission
Diploma - Certificate IV in Alcohol And Other Drugs
Tafe NSW
Certificate - Certificate IV in Mental Health
Tafe NSW
Certificate - Case Management & Case Work
Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors
2023
Diploma - Counselling
Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors
2023
Certificate - Counselling And Interview Skills
Australian Institute of Professional Counsellor's
2023
Diploma - Business Administration
Tafe NSW
2018
Skills
- Family Support
- Suicide Prevention
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Behavioural Management
- Mental health counselling
- Clinical Documentation
- Medication Administration
- Stoma/Catheter/Peg Care
- Accreditation Trained
- Wound Care Trained by Wendy White
References
References available upon request
I enjoy painting , playing the guitar and laughing with my beautiful little Grandchildren
I love sitting down with my Grand Son Parker who is two years old laughing and playing with his Thomas the Tank trains, i think they are the laughter that the world needs . I enjoy making people smile and laugh. I play the Guitar to my residents and clients they get so much enjoyment as do i when i see them smiling , clapping their hands and singing along .
Timeline
High Care Disability Nurse Unit Manager
Stockton Disability Centre, NSW Health
01.2017 - 12.2023
Child Protective Services Caseworker
Flourish Community & Mental Health Services
06.2016 - 10.2017
Community Medication & Mental Health Nurse
Integrated Living
02.2016 - 01.2017
Palliative Care Nurse
Mater Palliative Care Cottage
01.2016 - 02.2017
Mater Hospital 1 on 1 Mental Health Nurse
All staff nursing
01.2016 - 02.2017
High Care Unit Team Leader
Tinonnee Multicultural Age Care
03.2012 - 09.2014
High Care Medication Nurse Team Leader
Mercy Age Care
10.2009 - 01.2012
Am Medication Unit Nurse & Night Dementia Nurse
Benhome Age Care facility
08.2008 - 10.2009
Registered Nurse - Nursing
Newcastle University
Enrolled Endorsed - Nursing
Tafe NSW
Certificate IV - Ageing And Disabilities
Northumberland Network
Certificate of Acknowledgement - Indigenous Health Conducting Interview Wit Our Mob
Australian Government Department of Health
Certificate of Acknowledgment - Introduction To Indigenous Health
Australian Government Department of Health
Graduate Certificate - Pathology ,Venepuncture Therapy
Newcastle University
Certificate of Completion - NDIS Induction
NDIS Quality And Safe Guards Commission
Diploma - Certificate IV in Alcohol And Other Drugs
Tafe NSW
Certificate - Certificate IV in Mental Health
Tafe NSW
Certificate - Case Management & Case Work
Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors
Diploma - Counselling
Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors
Certificate - Counselling And Interview Skills
Australian Institute of Professional Counsellor's
Diploma - Business Administration
Tafe NSW
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