Rachael Guest
Southport,QLD
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable Registered Nurse who has built a strong foundation progressing from an Assistant in Nurse to Enrolled Nurse and now Registered Nurse. This has allowed me to gain a strong understanding of the importance of delivering high quality patient centred care and adhering to policies and procedures. Being able to adapt to any clinical setting, providing strong clinical judgment, recognise signs and deterioration and ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Scrub/Scout
Gold Coast Private Hospital
Southport, QLD
02.2024 - Current
- Preparing operating theatres by ensuring all surgical equipment, instruments and supplies are sterile, functional and ready for procedures.
- Manage surgical and intraoperative documentation as per standards.
- Assisting Surgeons during operations and effectively maintaining a sterile field in a range of different specialties including; Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Gynaecology, Obstetrics, Ear, Nose and Throat and endoscopy.
- Robotic trained
- Collaborate effectively in high-pressure situations with anesthetists, surgeons, and recovery staff.
- Monitor for signs of deterioration and respond promptly to intraoperative emergencies.
- Participate in on-call roster for emergency after hour cases eg. Emergency Cesarean.
- Maintain strict infection control standards at all times.
- Appropriate handling of specimens.
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Gold Coast University Hospital
Southport, QLD
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Being on the permanent pool allowed me to deliver high-quality care across multiple units, including medical, surgical, respiratory, paediatrics, neurological and rehab ward.
- Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high quality patient centred care.
- Ability to adapt quickly to different clinical environments and patient acuity levels.
- Administered medications and Iv therapy safely while adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
- Provide patient, family education and support.
- Monitor and escalate signs of deterioration.
- Document precise and accurate patient documentation.
- Wound management.
- Monitoring patients with eating disorders and nasogastric tube management.
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
St Vincent's Private Hospital
Lismore, NSW
04.2021 - 03.2023
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to develop and implement individualised care plans based on patient needs.
- Assisted in wound care management, promoting healing through effective treatment protocols.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Post op care and monitoring.
- Blood transfusions.
- IDC management and recording.
Certified Nursing Assistant (AIN)
St Vincent's Private Hospital
Lismore, NSW
12.2018 - 04.2021
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, patient mobilisation, transfers and positioning.
- Monitored vital signs, BGL levels and performed ECG's under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, whilst documenting changes and reporting to the Registered Nurse/Team Leader.
- Provided compassionate care and support to patients and their families.
Education
Australian Paramedical College
Gold Coast, QLD2026
Bachelor of Nursing -
Southern Cross University
Gold Coast, QLD2024
Diploma of Nursing -
TAFE NSW
Lismore, NSW2021
Skills
- Wound care & dressing management, including Negative Pressure wound therapy
- IV cannulation
- Picc Line management
- Communication effectively in high pressure environments
- Advocating for the patient, monitoring for signs of deterioration
Certification
- First Aid/CPR
- Mental Health First Aid
- IV Cannulation & Venepuncture Certificate
- Da Vinci Robot Trained
Timeline
Registered Nurse Scrub/Scout
Gold Coast Private Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Gold Coast University Hospital
05.2023 - 02.2024
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
St Vincent's Private Hospital
04.2021 - 03.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant (AIN)
St Vincent's Private Hospital
12.2018 - 04.2021
Australian Paramedical College
Bachelor of Nursing -
Southern Cross University
Diploma of Nursing -
TAFE NSW