Nicole Loxton
Irymple,VIC
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, documentation skills and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Maternal and Child Health Nurse
Mildura Rural city council
Mildura, VIC
11.2021 - Current
- Provided emotional support to both parents and children during difficult times.
- Counseled families on issues related to parenting and child development.
- Actively monitored changes in a child's condition over time to determine appropriate interventions.
- Facilitated communication between families, physicians, therapists, teachers. regarding a child's healthcare needs.
- Monitored patient progress using clinical data such as growth charts and lab results.
- Attended conferences or workshops related to pediatric healthcare topics.
- Assessed family dynamics that may impact a child's wellbeing or health outcomes.
- Facilitated referrals to specialists or other medical providers when necessary.
- Evaluated risk factors associated with a child's environment or lifestyle habits.
- Educated parents on proper nutrition, hygiene, and safety practices for their children.
- Performed routine screenings such as hearing tests, vision tests, and developmental assessments.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure quality care for pediatric patients.
- Developed health promotion activities tailored to the needs of each child's age group.
- Conducted physical assessments of children to evaluate their health and wellness.
- Attended educational workshops to maintain current competency and licensure in pediatric nursing specialty.
- Implemented accurate and timely documentation in electronic client medical records.
- Supervised junior nursing staff and student nurses, providing mentorship and guidance in pediatric care.
- Collaborated with social services to address non-medical needs of patients and families, ensuring comprehensive support.
- Provided immunizations, vaccinations, and other preventative healthcare services for children.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient care plans.
Education
Bachelor Maternal And Child Health - Maternal And Child Health Nursing
Latrobe University
Melbourne, VIC11-2021
Graduate Diploma of Midwifery - Nursing Midwifery
Latrobe University
Ballarat, VIC12-2003
Bachelor of Nursing - Registered Nurse
Aquinas University
Ballarat, VIC11-2001
Skills
- Child development
- Paediatric assessment
- Team collaboration
- Clinical documentation
- Family counseling
- Nutritional guidance
- Behavioral assessment
- Risk evaluation
- Health promotion
- Newborn care
- Growth monitoring
- Child safety promotion
- Autism support
- Well visit procedures
- Breastfeeding support
- Vaccine administration
- Vision screenings
- Nutritional counseling
- Setting up referrals
- Developmental screening
- Family education
- Child abuse identification
- Infection control
- Chart updating
- Room preparation
- Growth and development monitoring
- Care coordination
- Patient education
- Immunization administration
- Communication skills
Affiliations
- I love art
- I love walking and enjoying our community river, parks and gardens
- I have 6 children, two girls and four boys
- I have 4 boys with diagnosed neurodivergent abilities this lived experience has given me compassion, understanding all individuals have abilities and a sound knowledge of community and government services to support families.
- I enjoy learning about my community by attending multicultural community events
- I enjoy attending church.
- I enjoy attending community events.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Maternal and Child Health Nurse
Mildura Rural city council
11.2021 - Current
Bachelor Maternal And Child Health - Maternal And Child Health Nursing
Latrobe University
Graduate Diploma of Midwifery - Nursing Midwifery
Latrobe University
Bachelor of Nursing - Registered Nurse
Aquinas University
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