Niamh Williamson
Caboolture,QLD
Summary
With 5.5years of anaesthetic nursing experiencing and 2 years of clinical nursing experience, I am confident in my ability to make a valuable contribution to your team. With experience in specialities including orthopaedics, general, urology, ENT, Paediatric ENT, Pain, Endoscopy, CCL, Vascular and Cardiac, I have solidified my skills in assisting with the delivery of General, Regional, Epidural and Spinal anaesthetics as well as sedation cases.
My role as a registered anaesthetic nurse demanded competent patient assessment and critical thinking skills to develop and contribute to appropriate anaesthetic plans, prioritise patient needs and respond promptly in emergency situations. Combined with my 2 years of clinical anaesthetic nursing experience, I have been provided the opportunity to review and update policies, coordinate anaesthetic rosters, inclusive of both general and cardiac on-call rosters and monitor and adjust stock and supply levels. I have worked closely alongside my NUM, ADON, anaesthetists and colleagues to implement changes of practice according to accreditation guidelines and recommendations as well as ACORN Standards. My ongoing involvement in anaesthetic recruitment and interviewing has allowed me to maintain a more personable approach within my team whilst demonstrating best practice in my direct patient care. My active involvement in both clinical and non-clinical duties has allowed me to perform yearly staff appraisals to receive feedback from the team as well as conduct yearly performance reviews to encourage, promote and ensure the highest standards of practice within the anaesthetic department collectively.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Anaesthetics
St Vincent's Private Hospital Northside
12.2022 - Current
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify early indications of deterioration in a patient''s condition, enabling prompt intervention when needed.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, promoting open communication channels for effective collaboration in treatment plans.
- Developed strong rapport with other clinical nurses to maintain a high level of standards and practice within the department.
- Work closely alongside anaesthetists to implement policy and procedural changes.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient records, contributing to improved quality assurance measures.
- Maintained patient confidentiality by protecting unauthorized access to personal information.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Acted as a clinical resource for colleagues seeking guidance on best practices or challenging cases, contributing to a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Promoted a culture of safety by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and reporting potential hazards.
- Served as a patient advocate, ensuring individual needs were met and concerns addressed promptly.
- Streamlined workflow processes, improving overall efficiency within the unit.
- Handled patient transfers, following safety protocols to prevent injuries.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Provided specialized care for critically ill patients requiring advanced monitoring and interventions.
- Identified clinical risks and took appropriate preventative actions.
- Monitored clinical staff performance and provided feedback in yearly appraisals.
- Developed and maintained collaborative relationships with healthcare providers including but not limited to medical representatives.
- Implemented and monitored infection control protocols.
- Monitored and maintained clinical supplies, materials and inventory.
- Reviewed and updated hospital policies based on best practice.
- Generated anaesthetic roster.
- Generated anaesthetic general on-call roster.
- Generated anaesthetic cardiac on-call roster.
- Investigate and comment on Riskmans within the anaesthetic department to adjust practice to minimise risk
- Assist in coordinating and developing new graduate anaesthetic program.
- Assist in the interviewing process for new anaesthetic staff.
- Work closely with NUM, ADON and educators to ensure best standard of practice department wide.
- Attend Clinical Nurse meetings to discuss changes within the department.
- Organise, attend and run anaesthetic nurse meetings to update staff on changes within the department, receive overall feedback and discuss any concerns amongst staff.
Registered Nurse (Anaesthetics)
St Vincent’s Private Hospital Northside
02.2019 - Current
- Performing Level 2 anaesthetic machine check prior to commencement of operating theatre list
- Adequate check of emergency equipment
- Performing and maintaining proper hand hygiene
- Use of appropriate PPE and infection control as per hospital policy
- Verification of patient and procedure
- Appropriate handover of patient to perioperative team
- Builds appropriate rapport with patient’s
- Maintains professional and appropriate relationship with anaesthetists
- Conducting a thorough primary patient assessment and check-in process; check medical records or relevant documentation and patient; takes appropriate action accordingly
- Identification of priorities in patient care and potential issues/risks that may need to be addressed, making appropriate plans of action accordingly
- Conducting a secondary patient assessment to assess for signs of patient deterioration and/or medical and/or nursing problems methodologically and escalating appropriately
- Excellent communication skills with multidisciplinary team members; adequate handover to perioperative team
- Formulate plans of action with anaesthetists in high-risk patients to ensure smooth induction and process of difficult intubation, listening and responding to anaesthetist accordingly
- Ability to anticipate requirements of the anaesthetists if not outwardly communicated, listening, and responding to anaesthetist body language
- Ensures adequate equipment is prepared for each theatre list
- Adheres to necessary procedures according to policy and guidelines
- Provides clear rationale for decision making in practice
- Use of appropriate patient monitoring
- Succinct and tidy workspace appropriate for theatre cases
- Excellent knowledge of emergency airway equipment
- Always maintains patient dignity
- Ensures adequate stock and supply of drug trolley before, during and after theatre list
- Administers medication as appropriate; ensures all DD items are signs and accounted for
- Evaluates patient outcomes to inform nursing practice; observes for signs of distress or deterioration, evaluates and monitors progress towards the expected goals and outcomes
- Revises plans of action based on patient evaluation and monitors patient comfort and responds accordingly
- Completes documentation as per hospital policy
- Determines appropriate steps to take to progress any issues that arise during episodes of care; escalate issues if required
- Assisting with the insertion of intra-arterial, central venous and intra-aortic balloon pump
- Assisting with insertion of peripheral intravenous cannula
- Independent competency in peripheral intravenous cannulation
- Ability to ensure aseptic technique
- Assisting in the insertion of spinal and regional anaesthetic blocks
- Assisting in safe patient transfer and positioning.
Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician – Day Procedures & Endoscopy
Holy Spirit Northside
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Receiving incoming surgical instruments and implants
- Managing time effectively and allocating priority to incoming stock in accordance with daily procedural times
- Thoroughly examining all incoming and outgoing instruments and implants to verify the existence of all components
- Recognising stock usage and implementing appropriate hospital billing procedures
- Consistently liaising with sterilization and theatre staff
- Transporting all required implants to the appropriate theatre prior to the commencement of all procedures.
Assistant in Nursing (AIN)
St Vincent’s Private Hospital Northside
11.2015 - 12.2017
- Performing manual handling duties i.e
- Transferring and positioning patients
- Assisting with maintaining patient hygiene
- Communicating with Nurses, patients and their family members
- Dealing with interdepartmental issues
- Receiving and unpacking new stock
- Maintaining privacy, confidentiality and dignity of patients
- Conforming to workplace health and safety standards
- Assisting in monitoring patient condition
- Implementing infection control standards
- Performing general and specific cleaning duties
- Aiding nurses in carrying out pre-operation processes.
Permanent Part Time Key Holder/ Sales Assistant (3IC)
Angus & Coote Jewellers
11.2013 - 05.2016
- Customer service
- Front counter sales
- Operation and utilization of computerized stock control system
- Assistance in dealing with customer concerns and customer complaints
- Responsible for both store 'start-up' and 'shut-down' procedures
- Acting 'Manager on Duty' in absence of Manager.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Australian Catholic University
12.2016
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science -
Australian Catholic University
12.2015
St John Fisher College
12.2014
Skills
- Vital Signs Documentation
- Infection Control
- Medication Administration
- Phlebotomy and Cannulation
- Care Coordination
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Improvement
- Employee Evaluation
- Clinical judgment
- Patient Examination
- Ethical Practice
- Pediatric Care
- Treatment coordination
- Health Promotion
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Education
- Basic Life Support(BLS)
- Patient Assessments
- Decision-Making
- Attention to Detail
- Cardiac monitors
- Staff education and training
- Staff Management and Evaluation
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Patient Observation
- Interpersonal Communication
- Patient Record Review
- Practice Standards Evaluations
- Medical Documentation
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Quality improvements
- Direct Patient Care
- Policy Review and Development
- Accreditation Process Implementation
- Protocol Review
- Assisting with Spinal Anaesthetic
- Assisting with Regional Anaesthetic
- Assisting with General Anaesthetic; assisting with intubation, assisting with insertion of LMA
- Specialities including; Orthopaedics, Urology, General, ENT, Paediatric ENT, Endoscopy, Pain, Neurosurgery, Thoracic, Vascular, Cardiac and CCL
Clinical Placement Experience
- The Wesley Hospital, Cardiology and Coronary Care Unit, 160, 2018
- The Wesley Hospital, Urology, 200, 2018
- Caboolture Private Hospital, 120, Operating Theatres
- The Prince Charles Hospital, Mobile Intensive Rehabilitation Team (MIRT Mental Health Community Care Team), 120, 2017
- The Mater Public Hospital, Oncology, 120, 2017
- Madonna Villa, Mitchelton, Aged Care, 120, 2016
Awards
- 2013 - Commitment to Studies Award
- 2012 - Academic Coordinator Award – Business and Technology
- 2011 - Commitment to Studies Award
- 2011 - Academic Coordinator Award – English
- 2011 - Academic Coordinator Award – Science
- 2010 - Academic Merit Award
- 2010 - Academic Coordinator Award – Science
- 2010 - Academic Coordinator Award – French
- 2010 - Academic Coordinator Award – English
- 2010 - Academic Coordinator Award – Business and Technology
References
- Emma King, Nurse Unit Manager, St Vincent's Private Hospital Northside, 0459 143 197
- Melanie Farrell-Adams, Clinical Nurse - Anaesthetics, St Vincents Private Hospital Northside, 0402 856 458
- Dr Eric Janes, Wickham Terrace Anesthesia, 0411 727 002
- Dr Peter Chong, Wickham Terrace Anesthesia, 0418 884 102
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Anaesthetics
St Vincent's Private Hospital Northside
12.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse (Anaesthetics)
St Vincent’s Private Hospital Northside
02.2019 - Current
Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician – Day Procedures & Endoscopy
Holy Spirit Northside
01.2016 - 12.2017
Assistant in Nursing (AIN)
St Vincent’s Private Hospital Northside
11.2015 - 12.2017
Permanent Part Time Key Holder/ Sales Assistant (3IC)
Angus & Coote Jewellers
11.2013 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Nursing -
Australian Catholic University
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science -
Australian Catholic University
St John Fisher College
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