Nichola Bristow
Registered Nurse
11703/23 Norman Street
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with over 8 years of experience providing comprehensive patient care in the fast-paced environment of the emergency department. Demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure and effectively handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Skilled in working with diverse patient populations and building trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinates with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis, and medical knowledge to consistently deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Excels at prioritizing clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Queensland Health, Gold Coast University Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Deliver care to patients in a variety of area's with in the emergency dept inc resus, acute, minors, sub acute, short stay, paeds and mental health.
- Monitor and assess complex patient conditions, including taking ECG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Transfer patients from the ED to other health care facilities when needed for further care and assessment.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Pindara Private Hospital
01.2016 - Current
- Perform triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
- Deliver outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and manage care from treatment initiation through to completion or transfer to the ward.
- Provide skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Implement interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Perform ongoing assessments to evaluate health needs in a 20 bed plus resus department.
- Working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualised plans of care.
- Attending MET calls and Codes throughout the hospital.
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse - Anaestetic Nurse
Wyndam Private Day Surgery
02.2014 - 12.2015
- Airway management
- Assisting the anaesthetist in intubation and anaesthesia
- Involved in Time Out
- Assisting with ECT
- Admitting patients
- Stage 2 and discharge area
- Stock ordering and rotation
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse - Anaesthetic Nurse
Epwoth Hospital
02.2013 - 02.2014
- Airway management
- Assisting with intubations, upto 40 cases per day
- Problem solving difficult intubations
- Assisting with arterial, peripheral & CVC line insertions
- Preparation of drugs and IV therapy
Pathology Collector
Melbourne Pathology
09.2009 - 02.2013
- Pathology collections – Blood/skin/urine/FOB
- Taking Electrocardiograms (ECG)
- Telephone enquiries
- Ordering medical supplies and stock rotation
Health Care Support Worker
Ancaster General Practice
10.2006 - 03.2008
- Phlebotomy
- Electrocardiograms (ECG)
- Blood pressures
Health Care Support Worker
Grantham And District Hospital
01.2002 - 10.2006
Education
Bachelor of Nursing with Speciality - Postgraduate Diploma in Emergency Nursing
University Of Tasmania
Current
Bachelor of Nursing -
Central Queensland University
10-2015
Diploma of Enrolled Nursing -
Careers Australia
08-2012
Certificate 111 - Pathology
NMIT
11-2009
Access To Higher Education
Grantham College
06-2000
GCSE
St Wulframs Comprehensive School
07-1990
Skills
- Advanced Life Support
- Airway management including assisting intubation
- Strong clinical judgement
- Rapid patient assessments
- Chest pain/stroke management
- BiPAP and CPAP management
- PIVC/portacath access
- Triage (Private sector)
- Emergency Procedures
- Infection control and aseptic procedures
- Chronic disease management
- Infection Control Measures
Referees
Emily Davis - ED NUM
Gold Coast University Hospital
Tel: (07) 5687 5078
Emily.Davis@health.qld.gov.au
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Amanda Casey - ED NUM
Pindara Private Hospital
Tel: (07) 5588 9230
Caseya@ramsayhealth.com.au
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Queensland Health, Gold Coast University Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Pindara Private Hospital
01.2016 - Current
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse - Anaestetic Nurse
Wyndam Private Day Surgery
02.2014 - 12.2015
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse - Anaesthetic Nurse
Epwoth Hospital
02.2013 - 02.2014
Pathology Collector
Melbourne Pathology
09.2009 - 02.2013
Health Care Support Worker
Ancaster General Practice
10.2006 - 03.2008
Health Care Support Worker
Grantham And District Hospital
01.2002 - 10.2006
Bachelor of Nursing with Speciality - Postgraduate Diploma in Emergency Nursing
University Of Tasmania
Bachelor of Nursing -
Central Queensland University
Diploma of Enrolled Nursing -
Careers Australia
Certificate 111 - Pathology
NMIT
Access To Higher Education
Grantham College
GCSE
St Wulframs Comprehensive School
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