Rachel Desmond
Lane Cove,NSW
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at The Mater Private Hospital, excelling in patient assessment and IV medication administration. Proven ability to coordinate care and mentor new staff, demonstrating strong clinical judgment and effective communication. Skilled in catheterization and telehealth support, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in diverse clinical settings.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Royal North Shore Hospital
St Leonards, NSW
02.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care plans.
- Clinics where I work include pre-admission, Medical Day Procedure Unit, Hand Clinic, Plastic Surgery Clinic, Vascular Clinic, Flexible Cystoscopy Clinic, ENT, and Urology.
- Competent in male and female catheterisation.
- Competent in SPC changes.
- Assist physician in the Flexible Cystoscopy Clinic.
- Assisted in scheduling appointments and managing patient flow efficiently.
- Provided support during minor surgical procedures in an outpatient setting.
- Trained new staff on protocols and best practices in ambulatory care.
- Competent in compression dressings.
- Competent in inserting Intra venous catheters
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physicians during the examination and treatment of patients with hand wounds.
- Prepare and administer IV medications, including cytotoxic medications, and monitor patient reactions.
- Acting CNS Urology- administration of BSG, Urodynamics, stoma support to patients, assisting in flexible cystoscopys.
Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
Medibank Private
Sydney, NSW
02.2013 - 02.2019
- Assessed patient symptoms to determine urgency of care needs.
- Provided telephonic nursing support for diverse health inquiries.
- Documented patient interactions in electronic health record systems.
- Educated patients on self-care management and available resources.
- Utilized clinical guidelines to make informed triage decisions.
- Provided emotional support and reassurance to callers in distress.
- Educated patients about available resources and how to access them.
- Maintained confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client facility staff.
Registered Nurse
The Mater Private Hospital
Wollstonecraft, NSW
01.2004 - 07.2016
- During the 12 years I was employed at The Mater, I worked in Orthopedics, Oncology, and a mixed surgical ward.
- Caring for patients post-operatively.
- Provided patient care and support in acute medical settings.
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions and side effects.
- Acting NUM
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Australian Catholic University
North Sydney11-2003
Skills
- Patient assessment
- IV medication administration
- IV cannulation
- Electronic health records
- Surgical assistance
- Catheterisation- SPC changes, male and female catherterisation
- EMR
- Care coordination
- Telehealth support
- Strong clinical judgment
- Direct patient care
- Vaccine administration
- IV drug therapy management
- Wound care specialist
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Royal North Shore Hospital
02.2018 - Current
Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
Medibank Private
02.2013 - 02.2019
Registered Nurse
The Mater Private Hospital
01.2004 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Nursing -
Australian Catholic University
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