Rachel Simmonds

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams (Doctors & Nurse Practitioners) to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Administered Schedule 4 medications safely according to established TGA guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering Schedule 4 medications and IV therapies.
• Consulting and assessing the patient's needs and desires, discussing treatment options, and obtaining informed consent.
• Performing cosmetic injectable procedures such as anti-wrinkle, dermal fillers, polydioxinane threads, and other treatments to enhance facial aesthetics.
• Providing detailed information to patients about the procedures, aftercare, and potential side effects.
• Preparing patients for procedures, ensuring aseptic technique during injections, and providing post-procedure care instructions.
• Maintaining accurate and detailed records of patient consultations, treatments, and outcomes.
• Furthering education by staying updated on the latest techniques, products, and safety protocols in cosmetic injectables through continuing education and training.
• Continually practicing ethically with integrity, honesty, and respect for patients' autonomy and dignity.

• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Conducting comprehensive neurological assessments to monitor patients' conditions, including assessing mental status, motor function, sensory function, and cranial nerve function.
• Administering medications as prescribed by physicians, including medications for pain management, seizure control, and other neurological conditions.
• Monitoring and recording vital signs such as blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature to assess patients' overall health status.
• Providing education to patients and their families about neurological disorders, medications, treatments, and self-care strategies.
• Collaborating with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
• Ensuring a safe environment for patients with neurological disorders, including fall prevention, seizure precautions, and infection control measures.
• Assisting with neurological procedures such as lumbar punctures, electroencephalograms (EEGs), and nerve conduction studies.
• Maintaining accurate and detailed patient records, including assessments, interventions, and patient responses to treatment.
• Providing emotional support and counselling to patients and their families coping with neurological disorders.
• Staying updated on the latest advancements in neurology nursing through continuing education and professional development activities.

• Collaborating with team-members (dermal aestheticians, registered nurses, receptionist, nurse practitioners, doctors) to provide the best treatment plans for patients.
• Assessing patient's facial patterns and muscles, to create best treatment plans suited to their face.
• Performing procedures with the use of Schedule 4 medications.
• Attended educational seminars and webinars to further gain knowledge and industry information.
• Provide patient information regarding procedure, risks & complications, and aftercare.
• Pre and post procedure care, including aseptic techniques and providing post-procedure care instructions.
• Maintained virtual docmentation including treatment plans, consent forms, detailed information of what medication used and where, doctors consultation and any important information i.e. medications and/or allergies.
• Adhered to relevant laws, regulations and professional standards of Cosmetic Injectables.

Agency Nursing throughout different Aged-Care facilities and private homes throughout the Gold Coast. Cared for elderly patients with multiple comorbidities, specialising in patients with Dementia and Alzheimers. Care responsibilities include:

• Wound dressings / healing care plans
• Assistance in medications
• Assistance in Activities of Daily Living (ADL's) such as showering, eating, cleaning, cooking, shopping etc.
• Engaging with patients' families to provide health updates on patients
• Caring for patients with diagnoses such as Parkinson's and muscular dystrophy
• Recorded documentation in electronic health records of patient care including vital signs, observations of physical care, administration of medications and evaluation of patient needs
• Assisted in admission and discharge processes for patient referrals to medical centres
• Managed time effectively by prioritizing tasks according to urgency while maintaining high levels of efficiency throughout shifts
• Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients
• Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing