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Nicole Russo

Nicole Russo

Registered Nurse Div1
Mount Martha,VIC

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 27 years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in Surgical, Medical and Plastic and reconstructive surgery environments. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

WorkHealth Checks

Royal District Nursing Service
Bendigo, VIC
09.2009 - 03.2010

Travelling throughout the regional country areas providing;

CFA Health Checks

Blood pressure, heart rate checks

Blood sugar monitoring

Comprehensive health assessment questionnaires

BMI

Registered Nurse

Cabrini Private Hospital
Malvern , VIC
01.2005 - 03.2010

Full time casual nursing position

Medical/ Surgical Wards

PACU transport Nurse

4 South Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinical Nurse Specialist ( 9 days per fornight )

2009- 2010

Registered Nurse Div 1

Beleura Private Hospital
Mornington, Victoria
03.2022 - Current
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Part time Role Sub Acute Rehabilitation Ward

Registered Nurse- Bank

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Fitzroy
Fitzroy, VIC
04.2011 - Current

Surgical / Medical Nursing experience

Bachelor of Nursing Undergraduate Clinical Teaching Full Time 1-2 years

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery & Wound Management

Orthopaedics

Urology

Cardiac

Vascular

Colorectal

ENT

Eye Surgery

HDU

Registered Nurse

St John Of God Hospital
Bendigo , VIC
09.2010 - 04.2011

Full Time Position

Surgical Ward

Registered Nurse

Malvern Nursing Agency
Melbourne , VIC
11.2004 - 03.2005

Rotated between:

Alfred Hospital( Prahran)

Cabrini Hospital ( Malvern )

Epworth Private Hospital

Registered Nurse

Strand Nursing Agency
London
05.2002 - 06.2004

Private Home Nursing positions across London.

High Dependency clients; including tracheostomy care, peg tube care, medication administration, co-ordination of daily care schedules, appointment escort, cleaner, doctor liaison nurse.

GP Practice Nurse

London City Hourly visits ( injections ect ) wealthy Clients at the Dorchester Hotel, Mayfair

Home visits

Graduate Registered Nurse

Geelong Hospital
Geelong , VIC
03.1996 - 04.2002

1996-1997 Registered Nurse Graduate Program Full Time

1997- 2002 Clinical Nurse Specialist

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Wound Management, ENT, Tracheostomy Care, HDU care

Full Time- Post Operative Ward Care

Leech Therapy Protocol &Patient Care Management

In Charge Role

Student Educator

Education

Years 11-12

Bendigo Senior Secondary College, Bendigo, VIC
1991

Secondary Education Years 7-10

Flora Hill Secondary College, Bendigo, VIC
01.1987

House Captain Chisholm

Althetics underage champion yr 7, 8, 9 & 10

Achievements Award 1990

Bachelor of Health Science - Nursing

La Trobe University 1993-1995, Bendigo, VIC
1993

Graduate Certificate - Plastic Surgery And Wound Management

Australian Catholic University 2000, Fitzroy, VIC
2000

Skills

Exceptional interpersonal Skills

Excellent time management skills

Experienced health assessment nursing skills

High knowledge of pain management in a post- operative setting

Bachelor of Nursing Undergraduate teaching experience

Excellent ability to work in a team environmental

Timeline

Registered Nurse Div 1 - Beleura Private Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse- Bank - St Vincent’s Private Hospital Fitzroy
04.2011 - Current
Registered Nurse - St John Of God Hospital
09.2010 - 04.2011
WorkHealth Checks - Royal District Nursing Service
09.2009 - 03.2010
Registered Nurse - Cabrini Private Hospital
01.2005 - 03.2010
Registered Nurse - Malvern Nursing Agency
11.2004 - 03.2005
Registered Nurse - Strand Nursing Agency
05.2002 - 06.2004
Graduate Registered Nurse - Geelong Hospital
03.1996 - 04.2002
Bendigo Senior Secondary College - , Years 11-12
Flora Hill Secondary College - , Secondary Education Years 7-10
La Trobe University 1993-1995 - Bachelor of Health Science, Nursing
Australian Catholic University 2000 - Graduate Certificate , Plastic Surgery And Wound Management
Nicole RussoRegistered Nurse Div1