Rachel Leigh Domachowski
29 Cassowary Chase, Wandi ,WA
Summary
As an Enrolled Nurse at Silverchain, I have provided compassionate care to patients in their most vulnerable moments, such as supporting a patient with chronic illness through empathetic care. These experiences have shaped my belief that nursing is a calling that requires empathy, dedication, and lifelong learning.
Currently pursuing a dual degree to become a Registered Nurse and Midwife which will be completed by end of 2025. I aim to enhance my clinical expertise to better serve patients, especially in the dynamic emergency department. My philosophy is grounded in patient-centred care, advocating for each patient’s dignity, autonomy, and well-being. I am committed to ongoing professional development, ensuring I have the latest knowledge and skills.
Ultimately, my goal is to provide safe, compassionate, and effective care, positively impacting the lives of those I serve, whether in the community, maternity ward, or emergency department. Experienced with patient care, clinical support, and emergency response. Utilizes effective communication and critical thinking skills to manage patient needs and coordinate with healthcare teams. Track record of maintaining patient safety and delivering compassionate care in diverse medical settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Enrolled Nurse
Silverchain
09.2021 - Current
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Visit 10-15 clients in an 8 hour shift.
- Provided chronic and complex wound care to high standards. Understanding the different wound products. Understanding the medical background and how this can impact a wound
- Able to attend to IPC drains and Pigtail drain with confidence using the correct policy and procedures.
- Able to change catheters and SPC with confidence using the correct policy and procedures.
- Effective and efficient with time management
- Able to communicate effectively with RNs and CNM
- Educate and advocate for my patients to different members of MDT.
Enrolled Nurse
Bethanie Care
11.2020 - 10.2021
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
- Completed all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in a timely fashion.
- Responded to patient lights to handle needs and enhance overall comfort.
- Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities.
- Upheld confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines in all areas.
- Monitored ongoing care and proactively corrected problems.
- Contributed to efficient unit operations by keeping patient and facility paperwork current and accurate.
- Collected vitals and biological samples to support diagnostic plans and ongoing assessment strategies.
- Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to the Registered Nurse
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Documented residents' behaviour in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioural concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Led a dedicated team of 6 carers and 1 registered nurse in the effective management of 41 residents with dementia.
Enrolled Nurse
Yarm Nominees
10.2019 - 11.2020
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to Dr Lawson - Smith.
- Performed basic standardized wound care procedures by applying hot and cold packs and applying dressings and bandages to patients.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep clinician informed of changes.
Manager
Hungry Jacks
02.2017 - 10.2021
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team of eight associates.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
- Maximized productivity by keeping detailed records of daily progress and identifying and rectifying areas for improvement.
- Compiled data highlighting key metrics to report information, determine trends and identify methods for improving store results.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Improved operational planning and business frameworks to enhance resource utilization and reduce waste.
- Hired, trained and mentored staff to maximize effectiveness.
- Trained new employees in specific job requirements.
- Supervised eight of employees in Hungry Jacks by monitoring activities, coaching and offering hands-on support.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand.
- Maintained team efficiency by strategically delegating daily activities, monitoring output and rewarding positive contributions.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue with in house software.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands.
Education
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
South Metropolitan TAFE
Murdoch Drive, Murdoch WA 615012.2018
Completed Year 12 - Year 12
Corpus Christi College
50 Murdoch Drive, Bate WA 615012.2016
No Degree - Primary School
Atwell Primary School
160 Lydon Boulevard, Atwell 6164No Degree - Primary School United Kingdom
Nottage Primary School
Suffolk Place, Porthcawl, South Wales, CF36 3EDSkills
- Strategic Planning
- Problem resolution
- Team management
- Verbal and written communication
- Supervision
- Rocket IPC Indwelling Pleural Catheter competent
- SCP competent
- Chronic and complex wound care management
- Pigtail drain management competent
- Vital signs monitoring
- Escalation of care to correct management
- Clinical judgement skills
- Active listening
- Fast decision making
- Empathetic, compassionate
- Multitasking
- Providing patient education based on recent evidence based practice
- Patient advocate
- Adaptability
Additional Information
References
Megan Ryan
Registered Nurse: FSH CCU
meganryan379@icloud.com
0431530119
Anne Capes
CNM: Silverchain
Anne.capes@silverchain.org.au
0410222031
Shelly Stuart
Midwife/ Lecture/ Facilitator at ECU
s.stuart@ecu.edu.au
+61863042814.
Timeline
Enrolled Nurse
Silverchain
09.2021 - Current
Enrolled Nurse
Bethanie Care
11.2020 - 10.2021
Enrolled Nurse
Yarm Nominees
10.2019 - 11.2020
Manager
Hungry Jacks
02.2017 - 10.2021
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
South Metropolitan TAFE
Completed Year 12 - Year 12
Corpus Christi College
No Degree - Primary School
Atwell Primary School
No Degree - Primary School United Kingdom
Nottage Primary School
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