Paige Elizabeth Duggan
8 Tanunda Close Narara,NSW
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse currently employed by John Hunter Hospital working in the Wansey Community Dialysis Unit at Charlestown. Seeking further employment closer to current location. Experience on medical and surgical wards, employed in a haemodialysis role on a casual basis since 2019. Experience in offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Able to efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Currently up to date with all vaccinations required.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered nurse
Wansey Dialysis Centre
01.2019 - Current
- Assessment of patient’s fluid status
- Assessment and care of arteriovenous fistula and arteriovenous graft
- Assessment and care of central venous catheter
- Administer hemodialysis to patients as prescribed via Fresenius or Baxter system with 4 patient load
- Monitor patient’s intra-dialysis and act accordingly to any changes in condition
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to necessary providers and care.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Collected blood and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Coordinating patient care with multidisciplinary teams
- Patient education regarding nutrition, exercise, fluid balance, care of their dialysis access, signs and symptoms of unstable urea and electrolytes and appropriate action to take
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse
John Hunter Hospital
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Rotations -Renal ward, Urology ward, Community haemodialysis
- Observed patient's symptoms, checked vital signs and documented
- Assisted in toileting and personal grooming of patient's
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Facilitated safe movement of patient's
- Pressure area risk assessment and appropriate intervention
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Falls risk assessment and appropriate intervention
- Knowledge and implementation of aseptic practices
- Administer and manage peritoneal dialysis
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Maintain fluid and nutrition charts
- Monitor patients IBW and fluid status
- Bladder irrigation management
- Monitor diabetic patients blood sugar and administer appropriate diabetic medications
- Assessment of new referrals
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Maintained safe working environment
Assistant In Nursing
Coffs Harbour Base Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Observed patient's symptoms, checked vital signs and documented
- Provided customized care according to individual health plan.
- Maintained excellent care continuity through collaboration with nurses and external healthcare professionals.
- Facilitated safe movement of patients
- 1:1 special care of high risk patients and COB duties
- Supporting nursing staff as required
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Provided informational resources to patients and families regarding treatments, guidelines and plans.
- Created positive patient experience by assisting patients with bathing, ambulating, feeding and personal and oral hygiene care.
Home Care Assistant
Dollenia Disability Care
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Assisting clients in home settings with activities of daily living
- Maintaining fluid balance and nutrition charts
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Developed and implemented care plans for clients.
- Bowel and indwelling urinary catheter care
- Safe mobilization of clients using lifting devices
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.
Education
Refresher Program - Registered Nurses
Australian Collage of Nursing
Online Study2020
Graduate Certificate - Renal Nursing
University of Tasmania
Hobart, TAS2020
Bachelor of Nursing -
Southern Cross University
Coffs Harbour, NSW2017
Timeline
Registered nurse
Wansey Dialysis Centre
01.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
John Hunter Hospital
01.2018 - 12.2018
Home Care Assistant
Dollenia Disability Care
01.2017 - 01.2018
Assistant In Nursing
Coffs Harbour Base Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2018
Refresher Program - Registered Nurses
Australian Collage of Nursing
Graduate Certificate - Renal Nursing
University of Tasmania
Bachelor of Nursing -
Southern Cross University
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