Olivia Griffith
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience in Post Anaesthetic Care and specialised experience in Plastics and Orthopaedic care in New Zealand's biggest hospitals. Proven to remain calm under pressure and lead a diverse team to skillfully handle difficult patients under high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Ready for a new opportunity in Australia to apply exceptional nursing skills in.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Agency Registered Nurse- PACU and Wards
Health Care Australia
10.2023 - Current
- Worked in variety of post surgical settings including Post Aesthetic Care Units (PACU) and wards.
- Organised and managed care of multiple patients undergoing surgical therapies and procedures.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with various healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations in Australia.
- Offered exceptional care by ensuring communication is pivotal to care along with developing therapeutic relationships.
Registered Nurse- Post Anaesthetic Care Unit PACU
Southern Cross Hospital
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Advanced skills in resuscitation and emergency care, specifically airway management.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Advanced knowledge in cardiac and respiratory systems providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Collaborating well within with anaesthetists, surgeons and nurses to provide exceptional care to patients.
- Frequently Nurse in Charge (NIC), managing at team of nurses.
Registered Nurse- Plastic Surgery Ward
Canterbury District Health Board, Christchurch Hospital
05.2020 - 08.2022
- Provided specialist plastic surgery reconstruction post operative care. i.e. skin grafts, breast reconstruction, abdominoplasty.
- Managed care from acute admission to discharge.
- Experience in extensive surgical interventions such as; drain monitoring and removal, post operative vital signs and setting up pain controlled analgesia (PCA) and fluids.
- Implemented medication, IV administration and catheter insertion.
- Showed empathy in caring for patients with trauma (gun shot wounds, burns).
- Wound care specialist role with extensive knowledge of dressings, including application of negative pressure wound therapy.
- Frequently Nurse in Charge (NIC) using critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse- Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Ward
Canterbury District Health Board, Burwood Hospital
09.2018 - 05.2020
- Provided specialist orthopaedic interventions for example, care with casts and spinal braces.
- Looking after patients with traumatic spinal injuries.
- Provided care for elderly with multiple co- morbidities.
- Performed complex nursing assessment skills and collaborated with doctors to deliver appropriate treatment.
- Provided exceptional rehabilitation, working in collaboration patients, family and multi- disciplinary team.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
Education
APHRA Registration -
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
10.2023
Nursing Council Registered Nursing Registration -
New Zealand Nursing Council
New Zealand 07.2018
NETP Certificate - Graduate Year in Nursing
Nursing Entry To Practice Programme (NETP)
Canterbury District Health Board09.2019
Bachelor of Registered Nursing -
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Christchurch 07.2018
NCEA Level 1, 2, 3 And University Entrance -
Rangi Ruru Girls' School
Christchurch2013
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Empathetic
- Reliable
- Confident
- Team Player
- Extensive post surgical care
- Management experience
- Expert in wound care
- Advanced airway management
- Skilled in post anaesthetic care
Personal interests
My personal interests include health and food. I love being in the kitchen; cooking and baking. I enjoy going outdoors and spending time with friends and family.
Timeline
Agency Registered Nurse- PACU and Wards
Health Care Australia
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse- Post Anaesthetic Care Unit PACU
Southern Cross Hospital
08.2022 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse- Plastic Surgery Ward
Canterbury District Health Board, Christchurch Hospital
05.2020 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse- Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Ward
Canterbury District Health Board, Burwood Hospital
09.2018 - 05.2020
APHRA Registration -
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
Nursing Council Registered Nursing Registration -
New Zealand Nursing Council
NETP Certificate - Graduate Year in Nursing
Nursing Entry To Practice Programme (NETP)
Bachelor of Registered Nursing -
Ara Institute of Canterbury
NCEA Level 1, 2, 3 And University Entrance -
Rangi Ruru Girls' School
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