Natasha Jackson
Richmond,Australia
Summary
Registered Nurse with comprehensive clinical experience in emergency, trauma, and aged care settings across the UK and Australia. Currently working full-time in the Emergency Department at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, delivering high-level care in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Skilled in clinical assessment, medication administration, acute and chronic condition management, and leadership in multidisciplinary teams. Highly adaptable and compassionate, with a proven ability to manage complex and vulnerable patient presentations — including those involving dementia, delirium, and frailty — while maintaining calm and professionalism. Holds AHPRA registration, current ALS1 certification (completed June 2025), and full Australian working rights (189 Skilled Independent Visa).
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Royal Adelaide Hospital
11.2024 - Current
- Permanent full-time role within a major metropolitan ED managing acutely ill adult patients, participating in resuscitations, trauma care, and medical emergencies.
- Key responsibilities and achievements:
- - Rapid clinical assessment using triage principles (with formal training underway)
- - Managing patients in high-acuity bays including Resus
- - Administering medications, fluids, oxygen therapy, and providing patient education
- - Liaising with doctors, allied health, and emergency services
- - Prioritising care across a dynamic shift with frequent code calls
- - Skilled in managing elderly and dementia patients presenting with confusion, falls, infection, or behavioural changes, ensuring safety, dignity, and compassionate communication
- - Collecting and analysing urine specimens (MSU, CSU, urinalysis) to support diagnosis of infection or dehydration
- - Providing de-escalation techniques and calm reassurance to disoriented or anxious patients in the ED environment
- - Supporting discharge planning and safe transition to aged care or community services
Registered Nurse
Moonta Aged Care
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Lead RN responsible for 77 residents per shift, overseeing comprehensive aged care delivery with a focus on dementia and end-of-life care.
- Key responsibilities and achievements:
- - Delivered holistic nursing care for residents with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and cognitive decline, promoting comfort, safety, and person-centred engagement
- - Implemented behavioural support strategies, such as redirection and reminiscence, to reduce agitation and enhance resident wellbeing
- - Managed medications and Webster pack checks
- - Performed wound care, continence management, and palliative care
- - Monitored for changes in physical or cognitive condition and escalated concerns promptly
- - Supported and guided ENs and personal care workers, fostering teamwork and maintaining high care standards
- - Conducted certification of death, documented clinical changes, and liaised sensitively with families during palliative stages
- - Assisted with urine testing and monitoring of hydration and infection indicators in frail and elderly residents
- 6-week contract
Registered Nurse
Broken Hill Hospital
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Employed in a rural ED setting, providing frontline care to a diverse population in a remote hospital.
- - Gained experience transitioning from NHS protocols to Australian standards
- - Developed increased independence in clinical judgment and rural resource management
- - Completed ALS and contributed to resus calls and critical care episodes
- - Supported cultural awareness and Aboriginal health education through exposure in a regional context
Registered Nurse
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, UK
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Delivered care across Resus, Majors, Overflow, and Ambulance Handover Zones in a high-volume NHS ED.
- - Managed critically ill patients with conditions such as sepsis, trauma, MI, CVA, and diabetic emergencies
- - Attended and documented resuscitation calls (CPR, airway management, drug administration)
- - Conducted patient assessments using ABCDE and GCS, and initiated early intervention
- - Strong focus on frailty and elderly patient skin checks and pressure injury prevention
- - Collaborated with police, fire services, and ambulance teams on mental health and safety presentations
Phlebotomist & Healthcare Assistant
Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
05.2020 - 09.2022
- - Conducted community and inpatient phlebotomy services independently
- - Supported nursing teams in patient personal care, pressure care, and 1:1 dementia supervision
- - Maintained infection control and aseptic technique across ward-based care
Customer Account Manager
JLA Ltd
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed high-profile client accounts, coordinated repairs/servicing, handled quoting, billing, and client relationship management
Engineer Planning Coordinator
JLA Ltd
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Scheduled engineer workloads, managed daily logistics, customer queries, and work order processing
Customer Service Advisor
Fancy Dress Ball Ltd
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Handled customer queries, returns, product listings, and logistics issues
Administrator
Bizspace Ltd
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Invoicing, marketing material creation, and general office support
Education
Access to Nursing & Midwifery Diploma - undefined
NVQ Level 3 - Customer Service
NVQ Level 2 - Business Administration
GCSEs - undefined
Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Adult Nursing
University of Huddersfield
UK09.2022
Skills
- Oral, IV, IM, SC administration
- Insertion is IV/SC lines & Venepuncture
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment and recognition of deterioration
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Patient monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Professional bedside manner
- Telemetry monitoring
- Family education
- Advanced life support (ALS) certification
- Critical care
- Collecting vitals
- Nursing staff leadership
- Medication distribution
- Catheter insertion/removal
- Vaccine administration
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- Procedure preparations
- Chronic disease management
- ADL assistance
- Staff supervision
- Emergency procedures
- Acute care expertise
- Geriatric nursing
- Mobility assistance
- Removing sutures
- Seizure management
- Feeding assistance
Certification
- ALS1 – Completed June 2025
- BLS & Intermediate Life Support
- Sepsis Red Flag & Management
- Triage (Currently undergoing training)
- Cannulation & Venepuncture
- Catheterisation & Continence Care
- Wound & Pressure Injury Care
- Blood Transfusion Protocols
- Majax Training
- Infection Prevention & Aseptic Technique
- Manual Handling
- Paediatric BLS
- Link Nurse – Resuscitation Area (UK)
Other Information
- Permanent Resident (Subclass 189 Visa)
- Full Driver’s Licence – UK & Australia
- Valid Police Clearance & Working with Children Check
- Daily nursing care, vital signs monitoring & escalation
Medication administration, oversight & documentation
Appointment scheduling, attendance & healthcare liaison
Exercise encouragement & rehabilitation support
Personal care & activities of daily living
Wellbeing monitoring & advocacy
Household support, errands & daily task coordination
Light domestic duties & meal support (health-focused)
Excellent organisation and time management
- Strong IT skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office, hospital EMRs, and bespoke admin systems
- References available upon request
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Royal Adelaide Hospital
11.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Moonta Aged Care
07.2024 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse
Broken Hill Hospital
01.2024 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, UK
09.2022 - 10.2023
Phlebotomist & Healthcare Assistant
Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
05.2020 - 09.2022
Customer Account Manager
JLA Ltd
01.2017 - 01.2019
Engineer Planning Coordinator
JLA Ltd
01.2016 - 01.2017
Customer Service Advisor
Fancy Dress Ball Ltd
01.2011 - 01.2016
Administrator
Bizspace Ltd
01.2010 - 01.2011
Access to Nursing & Midwifery Diploma - undefined
NVQ Level 3 - Customer Service
NVQ Level 2 - Business Administration
GCSEs - undefined
Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Adult Nursing
University of Huddersfield