Penelope Ure
Launceston,TAS
Summary
Dynamic Critical Care Registered Nurse with 20+ years of experience. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams. Excels in high-pressure care, monitoring and treatment environments. Dedicated to delivering best-in-class patient care and individualized plans for families and patients.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
Launceston General Hospital
Launceston, TAS
03.2020 - Current
- Assessed complex medical cases to deliver high-quality patient care in high-traffic critical care settings.
- Supported family members during stressful situations by providing education on their loved one''s condition and offering emotional support.
- Provided high-quality care for critically ill patients with various conditions such as sepsis, respiratory failure, and multi-organ dysfunction.
- Optimized pain management strategies for critically ill patients using both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions as appropriate.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Hobart Private Hospital
Hobart, TAS
02.2014 - 09.2019
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current with best practices in the rapidly evolving field of critical care nursing.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at reducing complications related to ventilator use, central line infections, and pressure ulcers.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration by effectively communicating with physicians, therapists, and support staff to ensure optimal patient care.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Cardiac Nursing
NSW College Of Nursing
Sydney, NSW2002
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing
Australian Catholic University
Sydney, NSW1999
Skills
- Advanced Life Support
- Telemetry monitoring
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Staff Coordination
- Nursing Protocol Development
Timeline
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
Launceston General Hospital
03.2020 - Current
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Hobart Private Hospital
02.2014 - 09.2019
Graduate Certificate - Cardiac Nursing
NSW College Of Nursing
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing
Australian Catholic University