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Rebecca Singleton

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate nurse with proven ability to provide patient care in fast-paced environment. Calm and level-headed when handling high-stress situations. Uses strong communication skills and humor to develop professional relationships with patients and families.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Nurse

Queensland Health (CANAS)
12.2019 - Current
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
  • Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
  • Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
  • Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
  • Provided wound care to promote healing and prevent infection.
  • Served as a clinical resource to staff, patients and families.
  • Handled patient discharge planning, arranging for follow-up care after leaving healthcare facility.
  • Facilitated patient and family education and counselling.
  • Documented patient progress and care interventions in medical records.
  • Identified clinical risks and took appropriate preventative actions.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care.

Registered Nurse

CQ Doctors
08.2016 - 12.2019
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Coordination of Chronic Disease and Health Promotion in General Practice (conducting GP Management Plans, Team Care arrangements and Health Assessments.
  • Child and Adult Immunisation's

Clinical/Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Queensland Health
12.2006 - 07.2016
  • Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Endorsed Enrolled Nurse

Hillcrest Private Hospital
07.2001 - 12.2006
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment across medical, surgical, outpatients and day surgery wards and departments.

Assistant in Nursing

Munro Nursing Home
07.2000 - 07.2001

Education

Graduate Certificate - Emergency Nursing

Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD
2011

Bachelor of Nursing -

Central Queensland University
Rockhampton, QLD
2006

Diploma of Nursing Care -

Central Queensland Institute of Tafe (CQIT)
Rockhampton, QLD
2001

Skills

  • Critical Care Nursing
  • Care Coordination
  • Patient Education
  • Inpatient Care
  • Nurse Training
  • Care Planning
  • Procedure Improvement
  • PICC Lines
  • Phlebotomy
  • Patient Consultations
  • Patient Health Information Access
  • Family Education
  • Intakes and Discharges
  • Manage Patient Care
  • gnostic AssessmentsPatient Observation

Certification

* Chronic Disease Managment Tool (March 2022)

* Foundations of Chronic Disease (March 2022)

* BOOST Program (2021)

* Technology Enabled Care Course (2021)

* Immunisation Program- Registered Nurse Health

(Drugs

and Poisons) Regulation Course (2017)

* Foot Health Assessment Program (2017)

* Nutrition Support Program (2017)

* Zostavax Session ( 2016)

* Otitis Media and Aural Health Care Program (2016)

* Chronic Disease Support Program (2016)

* General Practice Nurse Immunisation Workshop (2016)

* and more courses backdating to 2002



Additional Information

Louise Kime - 49207500 / 0409349523

Nurse Unit Manager (CANAS - Community Acute and Non-Acute Services)


Elizabeth Stanley - 0428224088

Recent Clinical Nurse (CANAS - Community Acute and Non-Acute Services)

Timeline

Clinical Nurse

Queensland Health (CANAS)
12.2019 - Current

Registered Nurse

CQ Doctors
08.2016 - 12.2019

Clinical/Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Queensland Health
12.2006 - 07.2016

Endorsed Enrolled Nurse

Hillcrest Private Hospital
07.2001 - 12.2006

Assistant in Nursing

Munro Nursing Home
07.2000 - 07.2001

Graduate Certificate - Emergency Nursing

Queensland University of Technology

Bachelor of Nursing -

Central Queensland University

Diploma of Nursing Care -

Central Queensland Institute of Tafe (CQIT)
Rebecca Singleton