Rebecca Story
Marino,SA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Flinders Medical Centre, excelling in patient assessment and emergency response. Proven ability to deliver exceptional care in high-pressure environments, demonstrating expertise in cardiac monitoring and fostering strong patient relationships. Committed to optimizing patient outcomes through effective teamwork and meticulous documentation.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Flinders Medical Centre
07.2022 - Current
- Admission to the endoscopy unit
- Scope cleaning as per GENCA guidelines
- Recovery of the patient post-procedure.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Registered Nurse
Royal Adelaide Hospital
10.2017 - 11.2022
- Short-stay cardiology – a high-turnover ward focusing on monitoring patients with chest pain for investigations.
- Preparing patients for coronary angiograms or non-invasive testing. As well as preparing patients for cardiac surgery and implantable devices. E.g CABG, pacemaker/ICD
- Monitoring patients for deterioration.
- Knowledgeable in cardiac monitoring, ECG interpretation, and care of a patient post-procedure.
- Preparing heparin and GTN infusions.
- Advanced Life Support accredited.
- Short Stay Geriatric Unit: Focus on taking care of the elderly, managing delirium secondary to infections, or worsening disease processes.
- Team leading, discharge planning, wound management, falls prevention, and pressure injury management/prevention.
Registered Nurse
Modbury Hospital
09.2014 - 09.2018
- Transition to Professional Practice Program (2014-2015) - 3 rotations
- HDU, Cardiac and Surgical wards
- Short term contracts on Surgical ward- Pain management, managing surgical wounds and drains, closely monitoring patients for deterioration post operatively.
- Patient education, preparing patients for theatre.
- Working closely with doctors and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
Enrolled Nurse
Anglicare SA - Grange
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Providing safe clinical care to the elderly, Reports to the RN if any concerns.
- Wound care
- Working with Doctors and allied health
- Building a good rapport with family and residents
- Being Supportive and caring
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of South Australia
12.2013
Diploma of Enrolled Nursing -
Nursing Dynamics -CTC
11.2011
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Emergency response
- Cardiac monitoring
- Scope cleaning
- Patient recovery
- Electronic medical records
- Basic life support instructor
References
- Melissa Reid, NUM 2f1, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Melissa.Reid@sa.gov.au
- Lynda Arbon, NUM, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Lynda.Arbon@sa.gov.au, 0437863868
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Flinders Medical Centre
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Royal Adelaide Hospital
10.2017 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse
Modbury Hospital
09.2014 - 09.2018
Enrolled Nurse
Anglicare SA - Grange
01.2012 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of South Australia
Diploma of Enrolled Nursing -
Nursing Dynamics -CTC
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