Registered Nurse with 14+ years experience in clinical settings providing nursing care to diverse populations. 12+ years combined experience in General Medical, Neurology, Rehabilitation and Surgical nursing, Acute Stroke Management, High Dependency, Rehabilitative and supportive services as RN of a tertiary level hospital. In depth knowledge and skills in acute and chronic medical conditions.
· Monitored hyper-acute stroke patient's conditions who underwent thrombectomy and alteplase by interpreting and tracking neurological observations, ECG readings and identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability and acuity.
· Implemented prescribed medication and IV administration and cannulation, catheter insertion, airway management using Airvo, Bipap, bladder scans, dragger vital signs machines, collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
· Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and
potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
· Lead coordinator and oversaw delivery of care for patients on acute stroke, neurology and rehabilitation wards, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, Allied Health, technicians and unit clerks.
Lead Falls Quality Champion and coordinated with Allied Health and multidisciplinary team to improve falls prevention management by conducting regular
· Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as respiratory and cardiac care management, extensive wound care, electrolytes management and rehabilitation.
· Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education such as medical skills training, quality care frameworks and nursing care of central venous and peripheral inserted central catheters.
· Precepted new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols and ensure nursing competencies were met including feedback to managers for performance and appraisals.
· Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease and other long-term health conditions.
· Managed and handled competently all aspects of treatment from medication, complex wound care and monitoring clients with long term conditions in both rest home and dementia units.
· Trained and conducted Health Care Assistants training programmes and organised nursing skills training for 30 health care staff members annually.
· Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.