Olivia Fuge
Brisbane
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at University Hospital of Wales, skilled in acute and emergency medicine. Expert in medication management and triaging, significantly reducing patient wait times. Known for compassionate care and effective communication, enhancing patient satisfaction and safety in high-pressure environments. Committed to continuous learning and supporting team development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
University Hospital of Wales
09.2022 - 01.2025
- Rapid patient assessment and triage of medical emergencies, ambulatory patients and general practice referred patients.
- Provide immediate life support through resuscitation and life-support interventions in a quick and timely manner whilst using the 'ABCDE' approach.
- Manage trauma patients, including wound care, bleeding stabilisation, and fracture management.
- Monitor and manage patients under a large variety of specialities as stated below.
Healthcare Support Worker (Aged Care)
University Hospital of Wales
01.2019 - 09.2022
- Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormal findings promptly, facilitating early intervention when necessary.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers, helping to ensure understanding of care plans and expectations.
- Acted as an advocate for the needs of vulnerable populations within the healthcare setting, working to ensure equitable access to resources and support.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free environments.
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
Home Support Worker (Aged Care)
Bellavista Nursing Home
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Developed trusting relationships with clients, establishing rapport and open communication.
- Enhanced client comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Offered compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill clients while maintaining dignity, respect, and comfort throughout their final days.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
Cardiff University
University Hospital Of Wales07-2022
Access To Higher Education - Access To Nursing
Cardiff And Vale College
United Kingdom07-2019
Skills
- Acute and emergency medicine trained
- Manchester emergency triage trained
- Major trauma haemorrhage trained
- Immediate Life support trained
- Diagnostic test ordering
- Cannulation
- Venepuncture
- Blood transfusion trained
- Electrocardiogram management
- Cardiac monitor trained
- Non invasive ventilation trained
- Acute and chronic wound management
- Tracheostomy care
- Catheterisation trained
- Medication management
- Intravenous management
- Intramuscular and subcutaneous Injections
- Immunisations and vaccinations
- Insulin medication assistance
- Blood sugar monitoring
- Monitoring vital signs
- Medical records management
Specialties covered
Pulmonology, neurology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, hepatology, nephrology, rheumatology, infectious diseases, dermatology, haematology, oncology, psychiatry and mental health, urology, geriatrics, vascular patients, palliative patients and a small amount of gynaecology patients.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
University Hospital of Wales
09.2022 - 01.2025
Healthcare Support Worker (Aged Care)
University Hospital of Wales
01.2019 - 09.2022
Home Support Worker (Aged Care)
Bellavista Nursing Home
01.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
Cardiff University
Access To Higher Education - Access To Nursing
Cardiff And Vale College
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