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Philomina Smitha

Bundaberg North,Australia

Summary

To provide clients with quality, accurate medical advice and care from a safe and confidential service, in order for them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Bundaberg Mental Health Inpatient unit

Bundaberg Base Hospital
11.2024 - Current
  • Comprehensive care for clients with Mental Health illness.
  • Admission and discharge to facility.
  • Medication management.
  • Management of complex patients.
  • Maintaining safe environment for staff and clients.
  • Assess and assists in treating acute mental health conditions, conduct MSE, assists with medical review, medication administration, assists with ECT, pre and post operative care post ECT, AWS, cannabis withdrawals for drug induced psychosis.
  • Permanent part time (64hrs/Fortnight)

Casual RN

Bundaberg Base Hospital
03.2024 - Current
  • Deliver, manage and co-ordinate person centered care.
  • Medication management-IM, IV, Subcutaneous and orals.
  • Wound care, dressings including acute and chronic wounds.
  • Diabetes and other chronic disease managements.
  • Assess needs and implementing oxygen management.
  • Pre operative checks, post operative assessment and managements.
  • Management of emergency situations, medical and surgical patients assists in rehabilitation of stroke patients.
  • Perform nursing documentations-both bedside charts and electronic records.
  • Admissions and discharges.
  • Shift work in Short Stay unit (Flex), Day surgery unit, Med ward 2, Paras (Rehabilitation)
  • 8-16hrs/Fortnight

Nurse Triage- Tele-health

Medibank Health Solutions
03.2019 - 12.2024
  • Triaging callers from all over Australia through various contracts like secondary ambulance triage, Health Direct Australia, Nurse on call, NPEP, Tasmania parent line.
  • Triaging callers with Mental Health conditions, situational crisis, medical cases, post operative assessments and advices, emergency services, organizing provider referral, care advices and provide safe outcomes.
  • Providing home care instructions after assessing and evaluating patient's symptoms, organizing appropriate referrals and co-ordinating GP appointments.
  • Record maintenance.
  • Permanent part-time (40hrs/Fortnight)

Registered Nurse

Enoggera Health Centre – Gallipoli Barracks
06.2018 - 03.2023
  • Delivering care to emergencies and inpatients.
  • Triaging sick parade, initial assessments, provisional diagnosis, liaising with on call medical officer and treatment of various medical conditions.
  • Dealing with both medical and surgical conditions, mental health patients in an inpatient setting.
  • Medication management- IM, IV, Subcutaneous and orals.
  • Admissions and discharges
  • Provide and pre and post deployment checks and organize referrals as needed.
  • Organizing employment checks and administering appropriate immunizations prior to deployments.
  • Full time

Registered Nurse

Robertson Health Centre
11.2013 - 05.2018
  • Delivering care to outpatients.
  • Triaging sick parade, initial assessments, provisional diagnosis, liaising with on call medical officer and treatment of various medical conditions.
  • Dealing with emergencies of all kinds, post-operative and pre-operative patients, dealing with various medical, surgical conditions and situational crisis.
  • Casual

(RN)(N2) Ward 3B

Royal Darwin Hospital, 30 Bed Ward, Oncology and Stroke Unit
11.2010 - 08.2012
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient records.
  • Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
  • Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
  • Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
  • Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
  • Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
  • Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
  • Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
  • Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
  • Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
  • Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
  • Collected lab specimens, and interpreted diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.

(RN)

Sree Venkateswara Hospital, Cherthala, India
Cherthala, India
01.2006 - 06.2008
  • Rotational posting in medical-surgical wards, maternity ward and operating theatre.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Regional Institute of Medical Science & Research Center – Mahatma Gandhi University
01.2005

Pre-Degree -

Aquinas College
01.2001

Skills

  • Working diligently and efficiently as a team
  • Working efficiently in a high-stress environment
  • Working with a variety of allied health professionals in various situations
  • Management of pain, chronic disease, and infections
  • Extensive knowledge of medical equipment and its use
  • Performing accurate medical assessments and treatment options
  • Patient triage, assess provisional diagnosis, and plan appropriate treatment by contacting on-call medical officers
  • Crisis intervention
  • Electronic record keeping
  • Chronic disease management
  • Emergency response
  • Patient education
  • Problem solving
  • Cultural awareness
  • Conflict resolution
  • Time management
  • Effective communication
  • Good Telephone Etiquette
  • Data management
  • PPE use
  • Critical thinking
  • Teamwork and collaboration

References

  • Cora, O’Brien, Clinical lead (Program Specialist), cora.o’brien@amplarhealth.com.au
  • Hayley, Nicolaou, Clinical lead (Program Specialist), Hayley.Nicolaou@medibank.com.au, 0412935603
  • Sue, Taggart, Nurse Coordinator, sue.taggart@defence.gov.au, 0411372772, Enoggera Health Centre, ward
  • Elaine, Gill, Clinical Coordinator, Elaine.GILL@defence.gov.au, 89253887, Robertson Barracks Health Centre
  • Jane Ann, Davies, Ex Clinical Nurse Unit Manager at Prison Health, jane.davies@cdu.edu.au, 0417693288

Timeline

Bundaberg Mental Health Inpatient unit

Bundaberg Base Hospital
11.2024 - Current

Casual RN

Bundaberg Base Hospital
03.2024 - Current

Nurse Triage- Tele-health

Medibank Health Solutions
03.2019 - 12.2024

Registered Nurse

Enoggera Health Centre – Gallipoli Barracks
06.2018 - 03.2023

Registered Nurse

Robertson Health Centre
11.2013 - 05.2018

(RN)(N2) Ward 3B

Royal Darwin Hospital, 30 Bed Ward, Oncology and Stroke Unit
11.2010 - 08.2012

(RN)

Sree Venkateswara Hospital, Cherthala, India
01.2006 - 06.2008

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Regional Institute of Medical Science & Research Center – Mahatma Gandhi University

Pre-Degree -

Aquinas College

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