Rachel Foster

Bachelor of Nursing student from University of New England, due to complete October 2023. Passion for nursing that is reflected in the satisfaction of a patient health improving. Able to demonstrate consistency and quality of care for patients. Successful in building rapport with patients and families. Proficient in patient care, medication administration and monitoring of patients needs.

John Hunter Hospital

Acute Care

14/11/2022 - 11/12/2022

- Managed an appropriate patient load and performed clinical handover

-Responding to and recognising changes in a deteriorating patient

-Communicated effectively with patients and collaborated with multidisciplinary team members

-Calculated and administrated oral, subcutaneous and intravenous medications

-Completed general assessments including cardiac, neurological, respiratory, falls risk, pressure area and pain assessments. 

-Performed appropriate hand hygiene and vital observations accurately

-Infection control and aseptic techniques were performed with safe practice demonstrated

Lachlan Health Service, Forbes Community Health

Primary and Community Health

22/08/2022 - 04/09/2022

- Managed an appropriate patient load and performed clinical handover

-Wound care including dry dressing and complex wounds including irrigation, packing and vacuum assisted dressing.

Blue Mountains Hospital

General/medical

08/08/2022 - 21/08/2022

- Managed an appropriate patient load and performed clinical handover

-Assessing and recording of vital signs

-Completed general assessments including falls risk and pre/post-operative assessments.

-Conduct and interpret a 12 lead ECG. 

-Infection control and aseptic techniques were performed with safe practice demonstrated

-Removal of sutures and IVC

Port Macquaire Base Hospital

General/Medical 

06/06/2022 - 19/06/2022 

-Managed an appropriate patient load and performed clinical handover

Nepean Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre

Mental Health

09/05/2022 - 22/05/2022

-Completed Mental State Examination assessments on patients

-Calculated and administrated oral and sublingual medications

Nyngan Multi Purpose Service

General/Medical 

06/09/2021 - 03/10/2021

-Patient care including showering, toileting and meeting hygiene needs.

-Completed vital observations and BGL