Polly Jones
Thirlmere,NSW
Summary
Compassionate, diligent and mature new graduate nurse dedicated to practicing and improving my acquired nursing skills to deliver safe, holistic, person centered nursing care. Recognised as being a reliable team worker and possessing the demonstrated ability of effective time management, problem solving, leadership and communication skills to optimise patient care. With sound knowledge of the expected professional, ethical and legal requirements of a registered nurse and the keen passion of obtaining a role in a critical care focused area .
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - New Graduate Programme
NSW Health
Campbelltown/Camden Hospital
02.2024 - Current
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients and vast knowledge of the use of syringe drivers and high risk medications.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Experience in a vast amount of clinical skills and the ability to recognise deterioration and use escalation procedures as per hospital policy and procedure.
- Experience and understanding when caring for patients at end of life.
- Coordinated care as a team for up to ten high needs patients.
- Ability to work under pressure and maintain capability of practice.
- Strict adherence to standards and scope of practice that govern my position.
Assistant in Nursing - Casual Pool
NSW Health
Campbelltown Public Hospital, NSW
09.2022 - 02.2024
- Measure and record food and fluid intake and output and report changes to nursing staff.
- Examine patients to detect open wounds, bruises and other issues requiring medical care.
- Provide basic patient care by attending to the personal hygiene needs of patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
- Recognise and report abnormalities and deterioration of patients' health status to nurse in charge.
- Document patient conditions and vital signs on electronic medical records.
- Ensure all care was delivered with a patient centered approach within my scope of practice.
- Ability to collect pathological samples under my scope of practice and send to pathology to obtain results.
- Work as part of a team to ensure greater productivity, higher quality of care and better patient outcomes.
Disability Support Worker
The Disability Trust
Campbelltown, NSW
11.2020 - 02.2024
- Coordinate medical appointments, exercise, recreation and family visits to maintain schedule.
- Administer medication to patients according to strict schedules.
- Plan and prepare nutritious meals and snacks to meet the dietary needs of each individual based on their meal management plans.
- Help patients move in and out of beds, baths and wheelchairs by following safe manual handling techniques.
- Coordinate psychosocial assessments, treatment plans and progress notes.
- Attend to the personal hygiene needs of each client ensuring to maintain their dignity and respect.
- Support clients to maintain their independence and be a part of the community.
Phlebotomist
Laverty pathology
Tahmoor, NSW
09.2019 - 11.2020
- Sanitise work area after every patient to prevent contamination and spread of disease.
- Enforce infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Centrifuge blood specimens in test tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
- Observe patient for unusual reactions or events to take appropriate action under established guidelines.
- Prepare and package specimens for courier transport.
- Promote blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique.
- Upheld donor confidentiality throughout intake and collection process.
- Identify patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Label blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Draw blood from patients to collect samples using venipuncture and following aseptic techniques.
Assistant in Nursing
RSL Lifecare
Picton, NSW
11.2012 - 06.2019
- Carry out skin assessments to detect open wounds, bruises and other issues requiring medical care.
- Stoma care and colostomy bag changes.
- Care for patient activities of daily living by assisting with eating, bathing, toileting and mobility.
- Observe, record and report changes in patient condition.
- Foster relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Collect specimens, monitor vitals and maximise patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Chart daily information such as mood changes, mobility activity, eating percentages and daily inputs and outputs.
- Safely carried out manual handling.
- Build rapport with patients' family members and support system.
- Obtain blood glucose levels with glucometer and reported abnormal levels to the registered nurse.
- Supervise with PEG feeds.
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
A31-Intensive Care Unit
Campbelltown Hospital, NSW
04.2023 - 05.2023
- 4 Weeks, 160hrs Completed
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre
Wollongong Hospital, NSW
11.2022 - 12.2022
- 2 Weeks, 80hrs Completed
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Children's Ward
Bowral Hospital, NSW
09.2022 - 10.2022
- 2 Weeks, 80hrs Completed
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Palliative Care
Camden Hospital, NSW
03.2022 - 04.2022
- 4 Weeks, 160hrs Completed
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Banksia Ward
Southern Highlands Private Hospital, NSW
11.2021 - 12.2021
- 2 Weeks, 80hrs Completed
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Rehabilitation Unit
Camden Hospital, NSW
05.2021 - 06.2021
- 2 Weeks, 80hrs Completed
Education
Bachelor Degree - Nursing
University of Wollongong
Liverpool Campus, NSW11-2023
Statement of Attainment - First Aid And CPR
Wave Learning
Wave Learning07.2022
Laverty training programme - Phlebotomy
Laverty Pathology
Wollongong11.2019
Certificate IV - Aged Care
TAFE
Macquarie Fields06.2012
Certificate III - Aged Care
TAFE
Macquarie Fields07.2011
Skills
- Patient Evaluation
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Collaboration
- Openness
- Respect
- Empowerment
- Risk Assessments
- Relationship Building
- Work as part of a team
- Provide person centered care
- holistic care
- Culturally aware
- High level of communication kills
- Willingness to Learn
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Complies with safety and standards of the nursing role
Achievments
- University of Wollongong Equality Scholarship - Autumn 2021
- University of Wollongong - Dean Merit Award for outstanding academic achievement 2022
References
Kristen Chittick
Nurse Unit Manager
Camden Hospital, Palliative Care Unit
0437 280 100
Michelle Forbes
Team Leader
Camden Hospital, Palliative Care Unit
(02) 4634 3000
Timeline
Registered Nurse - New Graduate Programme
NSW Health
02.2024 - Current
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
A31-Intensive Care Unit
04.2023 - 05.2023
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre
11.2022 - 12.2022
Assistant in Nursing - Casual Pool
NSW Health
09.2022 - 02.2024
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Children's Ward
09.2022 - 10.2022
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Palliative Care
03.2022 - 04.2022
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Banksia Ward
11.2021 - 12.2021
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Rehabilitation Unit
05.2021 - 06.2021
Disability Support Worker
The Disability Trust
11.2020 - 02.2024
Phlebotomist
Laverty pathology
09.2019 - 11.2020
Assistant in Nursing
RSL Lifecare
11.2012 - 06.2019
Bachelor Degree - Nursing
University of Wollongong
Statement of Attainment - First Aid And CPR
Wave Learning
Laverty training programme - Phlebotomy
Laverty Pathology
Certificate IV - Aged Care
TAFE
Certificate III - Aged Care
TAFE
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