Raquel Twigg

Somerville House

10.2022 - Current

Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Offered counseling and referrals to provide comprehensive mental health support.
Performed triage on incoming students and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.

Princess Alexandra Hospital ,Anaesthetic Care Unit

06.2013 - 10.2022

Provide direct patient care within perioperative setting specializing in anesthetics.
Liaise with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Administered medications via oral and IV methods and monitored responses.
Ensure anaesthetic room and trolley is stocked with correct supplies and equipment.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
Maintained annual clinical competencies.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.

Princess Alexandra Hospital, Permanent Nurse Pool

09.2012 - 06.2013

Worked across all areas of the hospital giving broad knowledge and clinical skills in various specialties.
Liaise closely with other health professionals (eg. psychologist, social workers and physiotherapists) to achieve safe and healthy patient outcomes.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.

Summary