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PAUL STEVEN TATEL

Carlton,NSW

Summary

A dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. A candidate with proven track record in Emergency Nursing, Medical/Surgical, Cruise Ship Nursing, Infection Control and Diagnostic & Interventional Radiology will benefit the organisation and patients by active delivery of quality and safe care, using evidence-informed practices that are based on standards, guidelines, protocols, and existing laws.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse - Department of Radiology

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (Full Time)
05.2023 - Current
  • Conducted pre-and post-procedure assessments for diagnostic imaging tests such as CT scans, fluoroscopy and ultrasound.
  • Provided emergency response in critical situations involving life-threatening complications or medical emergencies during diagnostic or post interventional procedures.
  • Assisted radiologists with fluoroscopic exams, biopsies, angiography procedures, ensuring safe and effective results.
  • Evaluated patients' responses to treatments or interventions by closely monitoring their progress throughout the recovery period.

Registered Nurse - Infection Prevention & Control

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (Full Time)
05.2021 - 05.2023
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to protocols and educating staff and patients on proper infection control practices.
  • Trained nurses, cleaners and allied health personnel in proper techniques, most current infection control advice, operational procedures, and safety protocols within the healthcare environment.
  • Ensured maintenance of optimum infection control practices in the wards by conducting audits and providing feedbacks to managers.

Cruise Ship Registered Nurse

Norwegian Cruise Line (Full Time/Contract)
09.2014 - 11.2020
  • Provided critical care to patients requiring medical evacuation until arrival to the nearest available port-of-call. Organised transportation and communicated transfers through the local port agents and health authorities for a smooth handover from the ship to a local hospital on land.
  • Provided routine medical services to both passengers and crew onboard which include, but not limited to: venipuncture and IV fluids infusion, blood extraction (including ABGs), administration of parenteral medications, nasogastric tube & urinary catheter insertion, wound care and first-aid treatment to minor injuries.
  • Carried-out diagnostic procedures to aid in the evaluation of the patient's condition: taking portable X-Rays and EKGs, run blood tests, carry out quick tests using kits.
  • Assisted the ship's doctor in minor surgical and orthopaedic procedures such as suturing, incision drainage of an abscess, immobilising a fractured body part using casts or bandages.
  • Played a major role in infection control: implemented strict isolation protocol to patients with Acute Gastroenteritis, Influenza,
    Measles, Chickenpox and other highly communicable diseases; monitored close-contacts for development of symptoms for the prevention of onboard outbreaks; collected and tested ship's water samples for the presence of Legionella, E.Coli and other coliforms.
  • Maintained proper inventory of medication, supplies and equipment of the ship's infirmary
  • Maintained logs and counts of Narcotics and carried out monthly random urine drug and alcohol breath testing of crew members.

Nurse First Response & Utilisation Review Nurse

HCCA Health Connections (Full Time)
04.2014 - 09.2014
  • Provided telephonic assessment to the injured worker of a US-based company who has not yet received medical treatment and recommended appropriate route for treatment based on the answers to specific triaging questions. The plan-of-care was determined as either self-care or referral to a hospital or urgent care facility.
  • Demonstrated basic problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to ensure early intervention and identification of those injuries.
  • Demonstrated basic knowledge of the utilisation review process by evaluating medical treatment requests in accordance to the
    specific state's guidelines and criteria, in order to determine appropriateness and medical necessity.

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

The Medical City (Full Time)
09.2010 - 02.2014
  • Carried out nursing responsibilities in the Emergency Department during a code or mass casualty incidents.
  • Triaged patients as to non-urgent, urgent or emergent care.
  • Dealt with emergency medical conditions and performed critical thinking skills.
  • Organised administrative processes for patient's requiring hospital confinement, STAT procedures or transfers to another hospital, as deemed necessary.
  • Coordinated with allied health professionals (e.g. Laboratory, Radiology) to ensure required tests were completed.
  • Rendered care to patients with alcohol and substance abuse.
  • Rendered care to patients with mental health emergencies.

Junior Staff Nurse

FDMMC (Full Time)
04.2010 - 08.2010
  • Developed hands-on experience in the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation).
  • Vital signs taking and monitoring, assessment of client’s health care needs
  • Preparing, administering oral, otic, ophthalmic, rectal, intramuscular, intradermal, intravenous and subcutaneous medications
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Post-mortem care and family support

Customer Service Representative

Transcom Worldwide (Full Time)
07.2008 - 09.2009
  • Technical and customer support services for activation of digital television cable boxes.

Education

Internationally Qualified Nurse Program (Bridging)

Monash University
Melbourne, VIC
07.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Far Eastern University
Manila, Philippines
04.2008

Skills

  • Patient Assessments
  • Direct Patient Care
  • IV cannulation and phlebotomy
  • Administration of parenteral medication
  • Performing EKGs and X-Rays
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Emergency Response and Care
  • Airway management
  • CPR
  • Procedure preparations
  • Wound care and dressing
  • Immobilisation, casting

REFERENCES

James Churchland

NUM, Department of Radiology RPAH

Email: James.Churchland@health.nsw.gov.au


Bradley McEntee

Former Nurse Manager, SLHD Infection Prevention & Control

Email: Bradley.McEntee@health.nsw.gov.au

Phone: 0413905601


Erin McSweeney

Former Nurse Manager, SLHD Infection Prevention & Control

Email: Erin.McSweeney@health.nsw.gov.au


Luis Angel Santana

Former Ship Physician, Norwegian Cruise Line

Phone: 0452013176

Timeline

Registered Nurse - Department of Radiology

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (Full Time)
05.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse - Infection Prevention & Control

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (Full Time)
05.2021 - 05.2023

Cruise Ship Registered Nurse

Norwegian Cruise Line (Full Time/Contract)
09.2014 - 11.2020

Nurse First Response & Utilisation Review Nurse

HCCA Health Connections (Full Time)
04.2014 - 09.2014

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

The Medical City (Full Time)
09.2010 - 02.2014

Junior Staff Nurse

FDMMC (Full Time)
04.2010 - 08.2010

Customer Service Representative

Transcom Worldwide (Full Time)
07.2008 - 09.2009

Internationally Qualified Nurse Program (Bridging)

Monash University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Far Eastern University

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