Paola Correa

• Direct/indirect patient/client care
• Assess individual patient/client needs, plan, implement and/or coordinate appropriate service delivery from a range of accepted options including other disciplines or agencies.
• Provide direct person-centred nursing/midwifery care and/or individual case management to patients/clients on a shift-by-shift basis in a defined clinical area with increasing autonomy over time.
• Plan and coordinate services with other disciplines or agencies in providing individual health care needs.
• Support of health setting services
• Participate in quality improvement activities that contribute to patient/client safety, risk minimisation and safe work activities within the practice setting.
• Provide ward/team leader/coordination as required on a shift-by-shift basis. (A team leader is a RN assigned responsibility for supporting staff and coordinating patient/client care).
• Contribute to procedures for effectively dealing with people exhibiting challenging behaviours.
• Education
• Provide health promotion and education, to patients/clients or groups and carers to improve the health outcomes of individual.
• Support nursing/midwifery practice and learning experiences for students undertaking clinical placements, orientation for new staff and preceptorship of graduates.
• Research
• Participate in evaluative research activities within the practice setting.
• Use foundation theoretical knowledge and evidenced based guidelines to achieve positive patient/client care outcomes.
• Professional leadership
• Provide, with increasing capacity over time, support, and guidance to newer or less experienced staff, Enrolled Nurses, student nurses and other workers providing basic nursing care.
• Review decisions, assessments and recommendations from less experienced Registered Nurses/ Midwives and Enrolled Nurses and students.

• Collected blood samples using proper techniques to ensure patient safety and specimen integrity.
• Maintained accurate patient records and documentation for compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Assisted in preparing specimens for laboratory analysis, adhering to established protocols.
• Communicated effectively with patients to explain procedures and alleviate concerns.
• Utilized phlebotomy equipment and tools, following safety guidelines to prevent contamination.
• Conducted routine quality control checks on equipment to ensure operational readiness.
• Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
• Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
• Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
• Organized daily work based on collection priority.
• Enhanced team collaboration by participating in regular meetings to discuss improvements in phlebotomy practices.
• Trained new phlebotomists in proper blood collection techniques and safety protocols, elevating overall quality of care.

• Performed blood sample collection from patients.

• Conducted capillary blood collection efficiently.

• Handling clinical risks

• Experience in handling ECG, Holter monitor and Blood Pressure Monitor

• Experience in performing Urea Breath Test

• Processing of Pathology Specimens (Labelling, Centrifuge, transport on ice and

foil)

• Ability to work alone and participate in the weekend roster in any of our

collection centres

• Clerical duties and Process paperwork

• Ability to drive

• Ability to communicate with the team, referring Doctors, patients and diverse

people

• Ability to provide dedication to patient care and service delivery

• Ability to demonstrate organisation and problem-solving skills

• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure

• Basic computer skills

• Work with infection prevention and PPE usage

• Comply with Work Health and Safety

• Collected blood and various samples from patients, including children.

• Managed ECG procedures to monitor cardiac electrical patterns.

• Completed installation of monitoring devices including Blood Pressure Machines and Holter Monitors.

• Managed care and storage of pathology specimens.

• Conducted specimen aliquoting process.

Managed documentation and related administrative tasks.

• Measurement of all vital signs through the monitor such as blood pressure

(through arterial line), oxygen level, temperature, respiratory and heart rate.

• Handling life support machine, such as mechanic ventilators

• Provided care of central lines (Arterial, Central, Dialysis and PICC) with

dressing change

• Medication Administration such as antibiotics, vasoactive drugs, sedatives, IV

fluids, etc.

• Blood transfusion Administration

• Provided care in emergency situations

• Provided care for intubated and tracheostomised patients

• Provided care of feeding tubes (nasogastric, nasojejunal) in changing

dressings, feeding, giving medicines and flushing.

• Prepared and transported patients for CT scan and other procedures.

• Management of pressure injuries and changing position in bed to prevent

risk of pressure injury

• Clinical Handover

• Performing patient admission and discharge

• Performing personal hygiene and comfort care (bed washing, showering, oral

care, dental care)

• Collecting blood samples for laboratory tests (venous and arterial blood)

• Collect blood and handle electrocardiogram equipment

• Performing progress notes

• Aspiration of airways, tracheostomy and orotracheal tube

• Providing assistance during patient intubation

• Providing assistance in change of tracheostomy tube

• Performing urine catheterisation procedure for male and female

• Assist in postmortem care, preparing the body according to the institution's protocol

• Administered medications and treatments as per established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
• Monitored patient vital signs, assessing changes and responding promptly to critical situations.
• Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of treatment options and self-care strategies.
• Measured and documented vital signs such as blood pressure, body temperature, pulse rate, and respiration rate.
• Management of pressure injury and wound careProvided patient care (bed washing, showering).
• Performed clinical handover using ISBAR method.
• Accompany the transport, with the transport assistant, of patients for exams and surgical procedures such as MRI, digestive endoscopy, CTScans, ultrasounds, etc.
• Assist in postmortem care, preparing the body according to the institution's protocol.
• Prepare patients to undergo the procedures such as surgeries or scans.
• Organised patient’s discharge plan.