Rachael Pietruszka

Resourceful and hardworking registered nurse with a strong work ethic and excellent interpersonal skills. Self-motivated and adaptable, with a proven ability to provide high-quality, individualized patient care in dynamic environments. Skilled in problem-solving, implementing new protocols, and ensuring a safe, effective care setting for both patients and staff. Committed to patient education, counseling, and continuously improving care and satisfaction.

• Unrestricted AHPRA Registration
• Current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID003/4) and current CPR certificate (HLTAID001)
• The right to work in Australia
• A current driver licence, registration and access to your own car with comprehensive car insurance
• National Police Clearance
• Working with Children Clearance (as per state regulations)
• Up to date COVID-19 Vaccination Program Training

• Belmore Medical Centre. Community Health, NSW.

 27/04/20-05/11/20

COVID-19 testing clinic

Vaccinations, Wound care, Infection management, Procedure preparation and treatment within scope of practice. Support general practitioner during medical procedures., Data entry and implementation of enhanced primary healthcare programs, echocardiogram and INR level testing.

• Vietnam Community Health Placement, Chang Mai, Vietnam.

01/02/20-24/01/20

Worked with a team of doctors and nurses to set up and run mobile health clinics throughout rural and remote regions of Vietnam. Assessed, identified medical needs and provided treatment interventions for patients in collaboration with clinicians.

• University of Wollongong Recovery Camp Mental Heal, Sydney, NSW.

29/07/19-08/08/19

Facilitated wellbeing workshops for schizophrenic, post-traumatic stress disorder and bipolar patients under the supervision of specialist mental health care nurses., Promoted a sense of wellbeing and autonomy through education, interactive programs and self-confidence activities.

• Norwest Private Hospital, Bella Vista, NSW

12/08/19-09/10/19

Emergency Department

Reported to senior nursing staff and emergency doctors within a critical time frame,

Implemented immediate nursing care within my scope of practice,, Provided, recorded and monitored patient medications within my scope of practice 

Monitored patient progress, communicated with senior nurses and doctors.

Executed health care directives given by senior staff to admit or discharge patients to and from emergency care., Discharged patients based on hospital protocol.

Accurately documented clinical findings, nursing interventions and follow up recommendations for handover.

Perioperative and Postoperative

Supported patient recovery from surgery during perioperative and postoperative care. Communicated with scrub nurse, anaethesioloigist, surgeon, circulating and senior nursing staff to secure a safe transition from surgery to the recovery room., Managed patient expectations during recovery., Advocated patient specific needs., Identified patient specific risk factors., Provided post anaesthesia care including vital sign monitoring and pain management, Prepared patient for their transition to home.

• The Private Clinic. Community and Surgical Health Surry Hills, NSW

11/06/19- 11/27/19

Provided women with contraceptive health care education, Surgical treatment for women for contraception, Preadmission of patient, Surgical scrub nurse, Recovery nurse with postoperative care

• JUSTICE HEALTH. 12 Bed ACUTE, La Perouse, NSW.

10/08/18- 11/09/18

Worked in collaboration with the healthcare team to provide primary patient care, 

Meet time frames, ensured patient safety and implemented patient centred care provided within my scope of practice. 

Communicated effectively with staff and patients.

Provided wound care, vital observations, blood glucose levels and reporting abnormal trends to the supervising registered nurse.

Administrative responsibilities including utilising NSW health database to input patient clinical documentation, medical care and follow up protocols

• LARK ELLEN AGED CARE. HIGH LEVEL AGE, Sutherland, NSW.

12/02/13, 12/20/13,

Worked in collaboration with health care team, family members and government stakeholders to provide patient centred care.

Work collaboratively with Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Doctors to assist with work demands.

 Assist patient’s activities of daily living dependent on their needs such as mobilizing, showering, feeding and toileting.

Providing quality care within my scope of practice, answering calls and attending patient's concerns.

Wound care – pressure ulcers,.

Palliative care

References on request