PAYTON AKHURST
Broken Hill,Australia
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with a solid foundation built through years of experience as an Enrolled Nurse. Recently transitioned to a Registered Nurse and now based in Broken Hill, I am eager to expand my scope of practice in a rural healthcare setting. I bring a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care, with particular interest in critical care, emergency response, and trauma nursing. Adaptable, resourceful, and collaborative, I thrive in fast-paced, multifaceted environments and am passionate about making a meaningful impact in rural and remote communities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
NSW Health
02.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, identifying changes that required immediate attention and intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of treatment plans.
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
ISLHD
11.2022 - 01.2025
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Assistant in Nursing
Ramsay Healthcare
12.2021 - 02.2023
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Helping nursing staff with assisting patients with preoperative routines such as shaving, performing ECGs, putting on TED stocking, setting up for procedures, cleaning equipment and documentation.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Building effective relationships with patients through clear communication and empathy.
- Completing simple wound dressing and observing wounds post-surgery.
Specialised Dementia Career
HammondCare
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Advocated passionately for the rights of older adults, working alongside a team to improve aged care standards.
- Utilising effective behavioural management techniques.
- Continually updated knowledge in aged care practices by attending professional development courses regularly.
- Assisted in daily living activities including showering/ washing, oral care, grooming, toileting and dressing.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with residents earning trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW11-2024
Diploma of Nursing - undefined
TAFE
Shellharbour, NSW11.2022
Cert III: Health Services Assistant - undefined
TAFE
Wollongong, NSW11.2020
Skills
- Medication Administration (orals, IV, IM, Subcut)
- Patient Assessments
- Wound Care
- Effective time management
- Patient care planning
- Effective communication
- Works efficiently within a team
- Critical patient assessments
- Compassion and Empathy
- Direct patient care
Certification
- AHPRA Registration: NMW0002657871
- Working with Children's Check: WWCC2288098E
- Criminal History Check
Timeline
Registered Nurse
NSW Health
02.2025 - Current
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
ISLHD
11.2022 - 01.2025
Assistant in Nursing
Ramsay Healthcare
12.2021 - 02.2023
Specialised Dementia Career
HammondCare
03.2021 - 02.2022
Diploma of Nursing - undefined
TAFE
Cert III: Health Services Assistant - undefined
TAFE
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Wollongong
PLACEMENTS
- Prince of Whales- DB 2 South Surgical
- Shellharbour Hospital - Renal Unit Outpatients
- Shellharbour Hospital - Mental Health Rehabilitation unit
- Sutherland Hospital - Theatres
- Sutherland Hospital- ED
- Wollongong Hospital - C4W Neurology
- Wollongong Hospital- B4W Orthopaedics