Piper Sparkes
Coombs ,Australian Capital Territory
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in medical and surgical wards, and the intensive care unit. Personable and compassionate with superior communication skills. Strong dedication to comprehensive, evidence-based, and person-centred patient care. Conducts thorough patient assessments using critical thinking, and escalates and documents findings as required. Liaises with health professionals, patients and their families to provide consistent high-quality care. Excellent understanding of the Registered Nurse role, including legal and ethical requirements, and committed to ongoing learning and development.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Canberra Health Services
02.2022 - Current
- Utilised critical thinking skills to prioritise nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying medical officers and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse
Canberra Health Services
08.2021 - Current
- COVID-19 Rapid Response Team: August 2021-January 2022:
- Prepared and administered COVID-19 vaccines at a mass vaccination centre
- Worked at mass testing centres, performing the role of clean & dirty nurse to collect COVID swabs
- Transition to Practice Program, Canberra Hospital: February 2022- February 2023
- Completed rotations on the medical (6A: respiratory/endocrinology/cardiology) ward, and the surgical (5A: orthopaedic) ward
- Established and consolidated foundational skills and knowledge pertinent to the Registered Nurse role, professionally supported by Clinical Development Nurses.
- Provided patient care within professional scope of practice, in accordance with relevant legislation, standards, and policies.
- Achieved competency in basic life support, manual handling, blood administration, aseptic technique, and central venous access device management.
- Communicated effectively with patients and colleagues using well developed verbal, written and technological skills.
- ICU Foundation Nurse Program, Canberra Hospital: February 2023- February 2024
- Developed and strengthened the skills required to care for critically ill patients.
- Integrated nursing knowledge, skills and critically thinking to provide safe and effective nursing care.
- Achieved competencies in advanced life support, mechanical ventilation, non-invasive ventilation, and tracheostomy care.
- ICU Registered Nurse 1.3, Canberra Hospital: February 2024- current
- Progressed on from the foundation year to continue improving practice and understanding as a critical care nurse.
- Ongoing learning and skill development relating to caring for mechanically ventilated patients.
- Upskilled to looking after trauma patients, multi organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS), and patients receiving continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT).
Assistant in Nursing
Calvary John James Hospital
01.2019 - Current
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal care, feeding & mobility
- Recorded observations & reported alterations in patients' condition to Registered Nurses
- Adhered to infection control principles by cleaning & sterilising equipment
Community aged care worker
Hammondcare
08.2018 - 11.2019
- Helped clients with personal hygiene including oral care, bathing, grooming, & toileting
- Assisted in medication management & promptly escalated concerns to care managers
- Established rapport with clients & families to facilitate a trusting therapeutic relationship
Senior team member & team leader
KFC Nowra
07.2014 - 08.2018
- Developed effective customer service, communication skills, & problem-solving ability
- Recipient of positive reviews acknowledging dedication to extraordinary customer service.
Education
Diploma of Dementia -
University of Tasmania Online
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Canberra
01.2021
Higher School Certificate -
Bomaderry High School
01.2017
Skills
- Provision of safe person-centred care
- Effective communication & advanced interpersonal skills
- Comprehensive assessment, critical thinking & decision-making skills
- Cultural awareness & commitment to strengthening the therapeutic relationship
- Compliant with the legal & ethical requirements of the nursing profession
- Excellent work ethic, reliability, & time management
- Positive, friendly, & confident attitude
- Training development aptitude & commitment to ongoing learning
Certification
- AHPRA Registered Nurse registration: application submitted
- First Aid & CPR Certificate
- Manual Handling competency
- Driver's License
- Working with Children Check
- National Criminal History Check
- Certificate ll in Retail Services
- Intelli Learn Medication Safety Assessments
- COVID-19 Vaccination training program
Accomplishments
- 2021 HESTA Future Nurse Leader Scholarship recipient
- 2021 Clare Holland House Nursing Scholarship recipient
- Shoalhaven Education Fund Award x3
- Dean's Excellence Award 2019 & 2020
- Impressive CPD record
Clinicalplacementexperience
- Year 1, The Canberra Hospital 7A (Stroke/Neurology/Infectious Diseases), 4 days, The Canberra Hospital 5B (General Surgery), 9 days, Clare Holland House (Palliative Care), 15 days
- Year 2, University of Canberra Hospital: Adult Mental Health Rehabilitation, 19 days, The Canberra Hospital 9A (Gastroenterology), 10 days
- Year 3, The Canberra Hospital (Coronary Care Unit), 19 days, Queanbeyan Hospital (Operating Theatres), 33 days
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Canberra Health Services
02.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Canberra Health Services
08.2021 - Current
Assistant in Nursing
Calvary John James Hospital
01.2019 - Current
Community aged care worker
Hammondcare
08.2018 - 11.2019
Senior team member & team leader
KFC Nowra
07.2014 - 08.2018
Diploma of Dementia -
University of Tasmania Online
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Canberra
Higher School Certificate -
Bomaderry High School
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