Paula Brennan
North Perth,WA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment.
Recently achieved certificate III in Pathology Collection.
Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating Theatre Nurse
Fiona Stanley Hospital
01.2016 - Current
- As an experienced theatre nurse, I have been delegated to theatres in multiple specialties, with the majority being in Cardiothoracics
- Cases that I have been involved in include: Revascularization procedures on and off pump, Valve replacements, Ventricular assist device insertions, Heart and lung transplantations, Video assisted and thoracotomy lung procedures, Electrophysiological procedures
- The workload in this specialty has given me the confidence and experience in scrubbing for elective and emergent procedures, in patients whom are very ill
- The time critical nature of these procedures also mean that I have had the opportunity to develop skills to quickly organize numerous equipments and suture materials in a limited timeframe
- Working closely with many surgeons, perfusionists and anaesthesia team.
Operating Theatre Nurse
Royal Perth Hospital
02.2009 - 01.2014
- My roles and responsibilities in this post have included scrubbing and circulating in a variety of theatres, with a particular emphasis in Cardiac theatre
- Procedures that I have scrubbed for include – Revascularization procedures on and off pump, Valve replacements, Ventricular assist device insertions, Heart and lung transplantations, Video assisted and thoracotomy lung procedures, Electrophysiological procedures
- In addition, I was allocated to other specialty areas including plastics, general and emergency surgery
- In order to gain more experience in hybrid procedures, I applied to be seconded to the cardiac catheterization laboratory for 6 months
- I obtained great experience in working with different percutaneous procedures including: Cardiac catheterizations, Percutaneous Valve replacements, including transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), Electrophysiological procedures
- This experience also provided me with knowledge on more minimally invasive procedures and consolidate my knowledge on cardiac surgery.
Operating Theatre Nurse
University College Hospital Galway
07.2006 - 01.2009
- My role and responsibilities in this post included various theatre specialties particularly cardiothoracic
- Respecting the Patient’s Rights, Communicating appropriate information to the team members and other departments, Provide equipment and supplies for the multiple operative procedures, Create and maintain a sterile field, Participate in patient teaching, Transferring patients to operating theatre and cardiothoracic intensive care Unit, Communicate and document results of counts, Promote nursing research and incorporate research findings to practice, Remain current on newer trends to cardiothoracic technology and patient care practices, Checking of patient, allergies and informed consent prior to transfer to the operating theatre.
Theatre Nurse Day Surgery Unit
The New Royal Infirmary Edinburgh
05.2004 - 06.2006
- My role and responsibilities were covering two general and one gynecological theatre
- Correct patient positioning, Ensuring a safe perioperative environment, Scrub technique and practice responsibilities, Support patient undergoing a procedure under local anesthesia.
Registered Nurse
Scot Nursing Agency And Mayfair Specialist
09.2003 - 05.2004
- My role was to provide nursing care in various locations at short notice
- These areas varied from medical and surgical wards to accident and emergency departments in Edinburgh and London.
Accident and Emergency Department Nurse
The New Royal Infirmary Edinburgh
03.2002 - 09.2004
- My role and responsibilities included- Triaging patients to correct areas for treatment, Observational skills, ECG, BM and blood alcohol level assessments, Taking Bloods, Application of Plaster of Paris to Fractured limbs, Wound cleansing and dressing, Administration of prescribed medications, Transfer of patients to other hospitals and wards, Resuscitation of critically ill patients.
Staff Nurse Orthopaedic Ward
Orthopaedic Block,Merlin Park Hospital Galway
02.2001 - 01.2002
- My role and responsibilities included- Administration of prescribed medication, Basic Nursing Care, Admission of patients to the ward, Discharging patients to nursing homes and to their own home, Pre and Post-Operative observations, Wound dressings changes, Transfer of patients to other hospitals.
Education
No Degree - Certificate III in Pathology Collection
North Metropolitan Health Service
Perth, WA06.2024
Foundation in Perioperative Nursing Care – Scrubbing Module -
Napier University Edinburgh
01.2006
Degree in Nursing Science -
National University Ireland Galway
01.2002
Diploma in Nursing Studies -
National University of Ireland Galway
01.2001
Leaving Certificate -
Convent of Mercy Secondary School
Roscommon Ireland 06.1996
Skills
- Professional standards
- Interpersonal Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Documentation and accountability
Professional Development
06/2024 Australian WA Patient Blood Management Workshop
- 10/2023, Cardiology Foundations study day, Fiona Stanley hospital
- 03/2021, Organ and tissue donation workshop for peri-operative staff (Donate Life)
- 10/2019, WA Thoracic Organ Transplant Symposium, FSH
- 10/2013, St Jude Medical/Covidien Nurses Study Day
- 09/2013, Royal Perth Hospital Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Workshop
- 07/2013, Australian Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery Workshop
- 10/2012, St Jude Medical Cardiothoracic Nurses Study Day, University of Western Australia
- 07/2012, Organ Care System Transplantation Workshop, CTEC, University of Western Australia.
- 10/2011, St Jude Medical Cardiothoracic Nurses Study Day, Swan Brewery Perth, WA
- 05/2010, Heart Failure Study Day, WASON Building, Royal Perth Hospital
- 03/2010, Cardiac Monitoring Essentials, WASON Building, Royal Perth Hospital
- 03/2009, Synthes Craniomaxillofacial Course, Theatre Dept.., Royal Perth Hospital
- 06/2007, Cardiothoracic scrub nurse practice in St. James Hospital Dublin
- 10/2006, Skills for Supervision NHS Lothian, Western General Hospital,
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 06/29/78
References
- Shaun Robinson A/Trainer and Assessor-Pre-Analytical Services PathWest Laboratory-Medicine WA, Royal Perth Hospital, 0414337465
Shaun.robinson@health.wa.gov.au
- Prasuna Venkata Somarouthu, Clinical Nurse Cardiothoracic Theatre, Theatre Department, Fiona Stanley Hospital, 0893545570, Venkata.Somarouthu@health.wa.gov.au
Timeline
Operating Theatre Nurse
Fiona Stanley Hospital
01.2016 - Current
Operating Theatre Nurse
Royal Perth Hospital
02.2009 - 01.2014
Operating Theatre Nurse
University College Hospital Galway
07.2006 - 01.2009
Theatre Nurse Day Surgery Unit
The New Royal Infirmary Edinburgh
05.2004 - 06.2006
Registered Nurse
Scot Nursing Agency And Mayfair Specialist
09.2003 - 05.2004
Accident and Emergency Department Nurse
The New Royal Infirmary Edinburgh
03.2002 - 09.2004
Staff Nurse Orthopaedic Ward
Orthopaedic Block,Merlin Park Hospital Galway
02.2001 - 01.2002
Foundation in Perioperative Nursing Care – Scrubbing Module -
Napier University Edinburgh
Degree in Nursing Science -
National University Ireland Galway
Diploma in Nursing Studies -
National University of Ireland Galway
No Degree - Certificate III in Pathology Collection
North Metropolitan Health Service
Leaving Certificate -
Convent of Mercy Secondary School
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