Pollyanna Stephenson
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilising interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse- Anaesthetics
Crows Nest Day Hospital
02.2022 - 11.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, SC, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse- Recovery/Admissions Coordinator
Crows Nest Day Hospital
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Registered Nurse
Hornsby Hospital
06.2020 - 11.2020
- Casual Deployment- ICU (Due to demand from COVID-19)
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilisation.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalised care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analysed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
Registered Nurse
Hornsby Hospital
01.2019 - 11.2020
- Permanent Full-Time Position- General Surgical Ward
- Practiced S8/S4 medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, drain removals, chronic wound care and NGT insertion, management and removal.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients recovering from minor, moderate and major surgeries.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit during after-hours, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, porters, ward clerks, and JMO's.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to the unit/ staff, implementing appropriate interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Promoted a holistic approach to patients and their families during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and wellbeing.
Registered Nurse
Hornsby Hospital
03.2020 - 05.2020
- Assisted in opening and managing the COVID Clinic of Hornsby Hospital
- Prioritised and distributed assignments and workload based on individual staff strengths and experience.
- Organized and managed care of patients experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Registered Nurse
Hornsby Hospital
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Paediatrics (6-month rotation within New Grad)
- Monitored ongoing metrics for children with chronic health conditions, both remotely and within office settings.
- Collaborated with social workers and child welfare personnel on the complexities of children experiencing safety crisis.
- Interacted with child welfare personnel and social workers in cases involving concerns about overall well-being.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Provided basic educational services to parents and guardians on topics such as child growth and development and special needs.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Anaesthetic Nursing
AnaesAssist
Sydney, NSW06.2022
Bachelor of Nursing -
Australian Catholic University
Sydney, NSW12.2017
Skills
- Nursing Staff Leadership (Team Leader 2018-Current)
- Airway Management
- Telemetry Monitoring and Interpretation of Clinical Testing (eg bloods and ABG's, x-rays, BIS monitoring, CO2 monitoring etc)
- Chronic Wound Care
- Stoma and Tracheostomy Care
- EMR Systems
Accomplishments
- Bachelor of Nursing, Australian Catholic University, Dec 2017
- Post Graduate degree in Anaesthetics, AnaesAssist, Jun 2022
- ALS and PALS Certified, 2023
- Letter of Recognition from the Australian Catholic University, 2016
- Completion of Accelerated Critical Care Course at Hornsby Hospital, 2020
Affiliations
- Nursing and Midwives Union of New South Wales since March 2018 (NSWNMA)
- Reasonable and Safe Workload Committee at Hornsby Hospital 2019-2020
Professional Achievements
- Awarded Employee of The Month September 2020- Hornsby Hospital
- Received a scholarship via Nexus and AnaesAssist to complete my post graduate degree in anaesthetics.
- Awarded Employee of The Month January 2023 for Nexus Hospitals.
- Letter of Recognition received from the Australian Catholic University.
Professional Readings
- The Lamp from NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association
- UpToDate
- Paediatric Care Online
- Policies and Procedures necessary for patient care.
Objectives Values
I pride myself on both excellent teamwork and time management. I have great confidence in my skills and bring enthusiasm, positivity and diligence to my workplace. I constantly strive to continue to learn as much as possible to further develop my skills and passions. I have developed a deep interest in anaesthetics and recovery and my main passion is care of the paediatric patient under anaesthesia. I found my time in paediatrics to be extremely rewarding and received a lot of positive feedback from parents of patients who named me kind, professional and a confidant with their children.
Volunteer Experience
- The Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal - 2013-Current
- Monika’s Doggie Rescue - 2013-Current
Hobbies
When I'm not at work, I love to spend time running and training to better my own health. I trained in gymnastics for many years, and have a passion for continuing strength and flexibility training.
I have also provided makeup and hair services for women on their wedding days as a passion and business for the past 5 years.
References
- Alison Mayhew, Nursing Unit Manager of Ward 3B- Division of Anaesthetics and Surgery, Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai Hospital, (02) 9485 6320, alison.mayhew@health.nsw.gov.au
- Mileva Macaraeg, Clinical Nurse Educator of Ward 3B- Division of Anaesthetics and Surgery, Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai Hospital, (02) 9485 6320, mileva.macaraeg@health.nsw.gov.au
- Michelle Noon, Wound Clinical Nurse Specialist of Hornsby Hospital, 0413 888 007, michelle.noon@health.nsw.gov.au
- Bethany Brown, Nursing Unit Manager at Crows Nest Day Hospital, 0423 178 166, bethanyhelenbrown@gmail.com
Certification
- Certification in Anaesthetic Nursing- 23'
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support- 23'
- BLS- Basic Life Support- 23'
- ALS- Advancaed Life Support- 23'
- Advanced Critical Care Program- 20'
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Anaesthetics
Crows Nest Day Hospital
02.2022 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse- Recovery/Admissions Coordinator
Crows Nest Day Hospital
05.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
Hornsby Hospital
06.2020 - 11.2020
Registered Nurse
Hornsby Hospital
03.2020 - 05.2020
Registered Nurse
Hornsby Hospital
01.2019 - 11.2020
Registered Nurse
Hornsby Hospital
08.2018 - 01.2019
Graduate Certificate - Anaesthetic Nursing
AnaesAssist
Bachelor of Nursing -
Australian Catholic University
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