Pepper Evans
Adelaide,SA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with strong skills in emergent care. A valuable team member with diverse background of emergency, mental health and disaster management. Willingness to take on added responsibilities, training and education to contribute to work environment. Possesses strong skills in both working autonomously and in team environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
SA Health Royal Adelaide Hospital
03.2020 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and promptly addressing critical needs.
- Expedited treatment plans by interpreting diagnostic tests accurately and collaborating with physicians on appropriate interventions.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care and treatments both in team environment and autonomously
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Provided knowledgeable, timely and emergency response to critically-ill and rapidly deteriorating patients.
- Managed Patients and Nursing Staff whilst in Team Leader/co-ordinator roles.
- Updated personal nursing knowledge through continuing education courses, staying current on best practices in emergency and acute medicine.
- Delivered culturally competent care to diverse populations, adapting communication styles as needed for optimal understanding between parties involved.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, MVAs, Strokes, Cardiac emergencies and thoracic trauma.
- Administered medications, IVs and infusions as per protocol with appropriate monitoring and documentation.
- Provided cardiac monitored and ventilator supported transfers of critically ill patients to ICU, theatre and imaging.
- Managed and adapted treatments of chronic diseases and long term health conditions.
- Provided pain relief, wound care and education for ambulatory patients.
- Provided holistic, compassionate emotional support and eduction for terminal and patients deceased both expected and unexpected to families and loved ones.
Emergency Department Nurse
SA Health The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
07.2015 - 02.2020
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and promptly addressing critical needs.
- Expedited treatment plans by interpreting diagnostic tests accurately and collaborating with physicians on appropriate interventions.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care and treatments both in team environment and autonomously.
- Provided knowledgeable, timely and emergency response to critically-ill and rapidly deteriorating patients.
- Managed emergency waiting room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Updated personal nursing knowledge through continuing education courses, staying current on best practices in emergency and acute medicine.
- Delivered culturally competent care to diverse populations, adapting communication styles as needed for optimal understanding between parties involved.
- Teamed on emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, MVAs, Strokes, Cardiac emergencies and thoracic trauma.
- Administered medications, IVs and infusions as per protocol with appropriate monitoring and documentation.
- Provided cardiac monitored and ventilator supported transfers of critically ill patients to ICU, theatre and imaging.
- Managed and adapted treatments of chronic diseases and long term health conditions.
- Provided pain relief, wound care and education for ambulatory patients.
- Provided holistic, compassionate emotional support and eduction for terminal and patients deceased both expected and unexpected to families and loved ones.
Mental Health Nurse
SA Health Lyell McEwin Hospital
01.2015 - 02.2020
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Enhanced quality of care for patients through continuous assessment, monitoring, and adjustment of treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, treatments, coping strategies, and available resources.
- Advocated for patient rights and maintained a safe, therapeutic environment conducive to healing and recovery.
- Conducted crisis interventions and de-escalation techniques to ensure patient safety during high-risk situations.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, treatment plans, and medical histories in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Promoted self-care among staff members by initiating regular debriefings after challenging incidents or shifts.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, seminars, conferences related to mental health nursing best practices.
- Performed frequent ongoing assessments of patients' status to address changes.
- Determined patient risk by utilizing subjective and objective data obtained through patient interaction.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Administered psychotropic medications according to established protocols while closely monitoring side effects and efficacy.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA11.2019
Diploma - Biometrics
Canberra University of Technology
Canberra, ACT10-2016
Bachelor of Applied Science - Security And Counter Terrorism
Swinburne University
Melbourne, VIC11.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
South Florida State College
Avon Park Florida USA03.2000
Skills
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Cannulation and Phlebotomy
- Point of care diagnostics
- Medication Administration
- ECG Interpretation
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Airway Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Wound Care
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- CPR AED
Additional Information
I am very excited to have the opportunity to apply for this position, in which I feel I am a very strong candidate. The short of my experience dates back 30 years in Nursing in which time I lived in the United States. Referees and details have not been listed but would be happy to present and discuss them further in and interview situation. During the before mentioned time I was a military wife and was posted to many locations in the States and overseas, with positions held in emergency nursing, correctional nursing, general nursing, community nursing and medical co-ordination with FEMA whilst based in Florida during multiple Hurricanes and natural disasters. Once returning to Australia I re-completed My nursing degree through the University of South Australia as well as other studies. I currently work long runs of 12 hour shifts and extremely suited to high paced workplaces. I have many life skills highly adaptable and would contribute immensely with my strong background of injury/disaster and emergency nursing.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
SA Health Royal Adelaide Hospital
03.2020 - Current
Emergency Department Nurse
SA Health The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
07.2015 - 02.2020
Mental Health Nurse
SA Health Lyell McEwin Hospital
01.2015 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Australia
Diploma - Biometrics
Canberra University of Technology
Bachelor of Applied Science - Security And Counter Terrorism
Swinburne University
Associate of Science - Nursing
South Florida State College