Rebecca Amos
Mortlake,VIC
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience at WDHS, adept in medication and IV administration alongside providing compassionate patient care. Excelled in patient assessments and management, fostering strong relationships and ensuring high-quality care. Demonstrated exceptional clinical judgment and empathy, significantly enhancing patient comfort and trust.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
WDHS
Hamilton, VIC
01.2023 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying doctors and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
- Provided emotional support for patients facing serious diagnoses or end-of-life decisions, fostering trusting relationships with both patients and their families.
Personal Care Assistant
Aberlea
Mortlake, VIC
10.2020 - 02.2022
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Adapted quickly to new client situations, building rapport through active listening skills and an empathetic approach towards individual needs.
Education
Bachelor Of Nursing - Health
Deakin University
Warrnambool, VIC04.2023
Certificate III In Individual Support - Aged Care
South West Institute of TAFE
Warrnambool, VIC11.2018
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Management
- Relationship Building
- Personal care needs
Reference
Ashley Criddle
CNS
0447110239
Ashley.Criddle@wdhs
Rebecca Cameron
Registered Nurse
0439570398
rebecca.cameron@gmail.com
Timeline
Registered Nurse
WDHS
01.2023 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Aberlea
10.2020 - 02.2022
Bachelor Of Nursing - Health
Deakin University
Certificate III In Individual Support - Aged Care
South West Institute of TAFE