Olivia Hardeman
89 Arundel Road, Park Orchards,VIC
Summary
On the completion of my graduate year, as an RN, I have worked collaboratively within a team nursing setting to help deliver safe and quality care to patients. Throughout my graduate year, I have developed a range of leadership skills and technical knowledge and I am willing to continue to develop these skills throughout the rest of my career.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Neurology (1st Year)
St Vincent's Public Hospital
Melbourne, Victoria
01.2021 - 01.2021
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Measured and monitored patient vital signs.
- Attended to patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
- Identified cognitive functioning, mental status, physiological condition and patient needs.
Mental Health (2nd Year)
Ramsay Health, Albert Road Clinic
Melbourne, Victoria
05.2021 - 06.2021
- Documented observations, interventions, and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Administered psychotropic drugs and other medications, adhering to medication schedules and making adjustments commensurate with patients' condition and response.
- Conducted independent risk assessment for self-directed violence, analyzing risk factors, protective factors, mental status and current triggers.
- Created safe and supportive therapeutic milieu to promote recovery.
Oncology/ Hematology (2nd Year)
St Vincent's Public Hospital
Melbourne , Victoria
11.2021 - 12.2021
- Delivered high level of care to every patient.
- Maintained safe and comfortable environment for each patient.
- Collaborated with staff members to facilitate quality care.
- Operated under direction of licensed nursing professionals and pursued opportunities to learn new skills.
- Monitored patient status and reported update to senior medical staff.
- Built rapport with patients' family members and support system.
- Provided compassionate patient care for required caseload.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Cardiology (3rd Year)
Northern Health, Epping
Melbourne, Victoria
05.2022 - 05.2022
- Maintained current knowledge of advancing research in heart disease indicators and treatment plans.
- Practiced in large teaching hospital focusing on diagnosis and treatment of acute cardiovascular events including myocardial infarction, heart failure and trauma involving cardiovascular system.
- Consulted with other physicians in same or related specialties to coordinate care and treatment of patients.
- Monitored patients' blood pressure and heart rates before, during and after procedures.
- Educated patients on cardiac conditions and treatments in easy-to-understand terminology.
- Resolved cardiac patient issues promptly, escalating more serious concerns to my buddy nurse for assistance.
Radiology (3rd Year)
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
Melbourne, Victoria
07.2022 - Current
- Assisted with patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Informed patients, family members and caregivers of physician instructions for post-operative at-home care.
- Accessed patient medical history, current medications and pre-procedure instructions to confirm adherence and respond to questions.
Cashier
The Chicken Salad Spot
Melbourne/Gladstone Park, Victoria
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Operated cash register, collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Resolved customer complaints and escalated worsening concerns for remediation.
- Maintained professional store appearance by inspecting checkout areas and directing team members in cleaning, trash removal and other actions.
Graduate Registered Nurse
St Vincent's Hospital
Melbourne , Victoria
05.2023 - Current
- Completing my two rotations in Orthopedics and Gastro, Urology and Colorectal
- Pre and Post Operative Care
- Assessed, monitored and evaluated patient care needs.
- Provided ongoing support to patients and their families.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Performed nursing assessments of new admissions and discharged patients.
- Educated patients on disease prevention, healthy lifestyle choices, and self-care techniques.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Identified potential safety risks or issues and took appropriate action to resolve them.
- Responded promptly to critical situations such as cardiac arrest or trauma emergencies.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including follow-up appointments or home health services.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Australian Catholic University
Fitzory VIC01-2023
VCE -
Gladstone Park Secondary College
Gladstone Park12.2019
Skills
- Hard Working
- Reliable
- I have shown initiative throughout my graduate year by actively seeking the opportunity to perform tasks I have never done before These tasks include putting in a catheter, a Nasal Gastric Tube and putting in a sub cut butterfly
- Displaying effective organizational skills when providing safe, quality nursing care For example creating a time plan upon the commencement of my shift, and making reference to it throughout the shift
- Working with Buddy RN's collaboratively
- Medication and IV administration
- Diabetes management
- IV drug therapy management
- Pre and Post Operative Care including pain management
- First Aid trained
- CPR trained
Timeline
Graduate Registered Nurse
St Vincent's Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Radiology (3rd Year)
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Cardiology (3rd Year)
Northern Health, Epping
05.2022 - 05.2022
Oncology/ Hematology (2nd Year)
St Vincent's Public Hospital
11.2021 - 12.2021
Mental Health (2nd Year)
Ramsay Health, Albert Road Clinic
05.2021 - 06.2021
Neurology (1st Year)
St Vincent's Public Hospital
01.2021 - 01.2021
Cashier
The Chicken Salad Spot
01.2017 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Australian Catholic University
VCE -
Gladstone Park Secondary College
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