Phoebe Low
15/20 Egmont Street, Sherwood,QLD
Summary
A registered nurse who values accountability, teamwork, empathy, leadership and building rapport, seeking the opportunity to provide optimal health outcomes for all my patients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Surgical Unit
First Choice Care Nursing Agency / NSW Health
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Performed regular interventions such as drain removals, assessment of vacs & catheters, surgical wound dressings and PICC IV drug administration.
- Ensured patient's were prepped and educated prior to theatre.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients being cared for on the Surgical ward.
Registered Nurse, General Ward, Theatre & Clinics
WA Country Health Service
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Worked intermittent shifts in the Emergency Department & Aged Care Facility, to assist with short staffing.
- Managed care from admission to discharge in the General Ward which managed medical, surgical & mental health patients.
- Team Leader responsibilities including ward rounds with the doctor, delegating nursing duties, RFDS & mental health transfers, sending referrals and organising allied health and family meetings.
- Scrub & Scout nurse for Gynae, ENT, Endoscopy & General surgeries.
- Gynae, Eye & Pre-anaesthetic clinics- educated patients on their upcoming procedure, assisted doctors in performing minor procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions and care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Ensured accurate documentation in patient charts & progress notes to keep records up to date and ensure safe & accurate treatments is provided.
Registered Nurse, Medical Imaging
QLD Health
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Utilised the hospitals digital ieMR health record system.
- Work alongside radiographers to ensure patients are prepped, dressed, checked and performed cannulation for CT, Ultrasound & MRI procedures.
- Assist radiologists to perform drain insertions, lumbar punctures, organ biopsies, nephrostomies, cystograms, joint injections etc under imaging.
- Prepping sterile fields for PICC line insertions.
- Liaising with Cardiologists to prepare patients for CT coronary angiograms.
- Management of all patients needs in recovery including airway, pain, safety, and comfort in a timely manner whilst working collaboratively with other staff.
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
QLD Health
04.2020 - 01.2022
- Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team to perform world class endoscopic procedures including Peroral Endoscopic Myotomes, OverStitch Outlet Revisions and Endoscopic Mucosal Resections.
- Complete detailed patient assessments, medical history taking, and preparing the patient pre-procedure during the admission process.
- Undertake role of procedural nurse by aiding the proceduralist during diagnostic and interventional cases, manage the setup of equipment including endoscopes, documentation, and management of specimens during cases.
- Management of all patients needs in PACU including airway, pain, safety, and comfort in a timely manner whilst working collaboratively with other staff.
- Facilitating patient discharge including arranging transport options, providing education regarding clinical findings and post sedation cares.
- Independently manage the ordering of pathology and specimen collection supplies for the Gastroenterology department.
- On call responsibilities for emergency cases in theatre.
Education
Graduate Certificate of Nursing Online -
James Cook University
2019
Bachelor of Nursing -
Queensland University of Technology
2017
Skills
- Advanced Life Support Adult & Paediatric Theory- 2023
- PICC IV administration competency- 2023
- Wounds Australia Study Day, Northam WA-2023
- Chest Pain Assessment in ED Online Learning- 2023
- Intravenous Cannulation Course- 2022
- ECG Workshop- 2022
- Clinical Transfusion Practice- BloodSafe eLearning Australia- 2022
AHPRA Registration
NMW0002313307
Referrees
Clinical Nurse Educator, Wagga Base Hospital
Email: Danielle.barnett1@health.nsw.gov.au
Phone: 0450 298 525
After Hours Nurse Manager, Carnarvon Regional Hospital
Email: kim.allen@health.wa.gov.au
Phone: 0400 135 256
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Surgical Unit
First Choice Care Nursing Agency / NSW Health
10.2023 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse, General Ward, Theatre & Clinics
WA Country Health Service
10.2022 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical Imaging
QLD Health
01.2022 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
QLD Health
04.2020 - 01.2022
Graduate Certificate of Nursing Online -
James Cook University
Bachelor of Nursing -
Queensland University of Technology
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