Hi, I’m
Oona O'Shea
Port Macquarie,Australia
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at NSW Health, working in the perioperative environment and excelling in critical care team work. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through compassionate care and strong clinical judgment. Skilled in medication administration and infection control, while fostering a supportive environment for both patients and staff. Committed to continuous professional development and quality improvement initiatives.
Overview
17
years of professional experience
Work History
NSW Health
Registered Nurse
01.2014 - Current
Job overview
- Leveraged decision-making abilities to prioritize nursing care interventions in alignment with patient acuity within the 8 theatres of the theatre complex.
- One on one patient assessments attended to within the anaesthetic bay to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention under the instruction of the anaesthetist.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating staff and patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Hunter New England
Registered Nurse
01.2008 - 12.2013
Job overview
- Managing 32 patient ward with the assistance of assistance in nursing.
- Patient care was targeted during the day by guiding and directing staff of patient medical needs and personal needs.
- Also ensuring a level of care that was within nursing guidelines and also holistically caring for the individual for optimum outcomes.
Education
University of TasmaniaTAS
Masters - Clinical Anaesthetic & Recovery) from Nursing
03.2023
University of TasmaniaTAS
Professional Honours from Nursing
08.2021
Australian College of NursingSydney
Graduate Certificate in Perioperative Nursing
12-2016
The College of Nursing Sydney
Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing from Nursing
01-2013
The University of Newcastle Newcastle, NSW
Bachelor of Nursing from Nursing
04-2011
Skills
- Certified nursing professional
- Experienced in advanced life support protocols
- Patient care assessment and management
- Clinical reasoning based on evidence
- Patient care coordination
- Collaborative teamwork abilities
- Infection prevention techniques
- IV therapy and medication management
- Effective team coordination
- Critical thinking for problem-solving
- Emergency preparedness planning
- Self-directed professional
- Exceptional procedural preparations & Medical assessment
- Staff supervision
- Accurate record-keeping
- Patient monitoring
- Physical assessments
- Crisis management protocols
- Treatment Planning
- Emotional awareness
- Critical care response
- Specialized acute care knowledge
- Palliative care awareness
- Mental health nursing
- At-risk patient care
Accomplishments
- Living my best life
- Enhancing my workplace through positive energy
- Published article Acorn Magazine "Nursing implications for transgender and gender diverse perioperative patients: a discussion paper" Autumn 2024
Affiliations
- NSW Operating Theatre Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse
NSW Health
01.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse
Hunter New England
01.2008 - 12.2013
University of Tasmania
Masters - Clinical Anaesthetic & Recovery) from Nursing
University of Tasmania
Professional Honours from Nursing
Australian College of Nursing
Graduate Certificate in Perioperative Nursing
The College of Nursing
Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing from Nursing
The University of Newcastle
Bachelor of Nursing from Nursing
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