Renee Bolger
Gold Coast,QLD
Summary
Certified Registered Nurse offering over two years of experience including surgical and oncology infusion centre nursing, surgical assisting and vaccination nursing experience in both rural and remote healthcare environments. Completion of Bachelors in Nursing Practice from Griffith University in 2021, and currently undergoing post-graduate studies at Griffith University in Masters of Acute Care Nursing. Completion of Pindara Private Hospital's graduate program with two successful rotations. An enthusiastic healthcare professional dedicated in providing resourceful and evidence-based knowledge. Passionate in cultivating the future of nursing through effective communication, whilst acknowledging culturally diverse learning environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Pindara Private Hospital
Gold Coast , QLD
08.2022 - Current
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Assisted with patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring and documenting patient conditions, with escalating concern for patient abnormalities.
- Informed patients, family members and caregivers of physician instructions for post-operative at-home care.
- Communicated with patients and adhered to protocols in recording vitals after surgical procedures to evaluate current health status.
- Coordinated with patient and attending physician in facilitating discharge and continuing needs for home care or transfer to extended care facility.
- Supported successful administration of care plans by communicating with cross-functional teams.
- Accessed patient medical history, current medications and pre-procedure instructions to confirm adherence and respond to questions.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Enthusiastic in assisting and mentoring students and new staff members
Registered Nurse - Medical and Surgical
The Skin Cancer Doctor
Queensland, Queensland
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Delivered physician-ordered treatments and monitored responses to quickly spot complications and side effects.
- Improved care outcomes with proactive education, communication and guidance for patients and family members in regards to sun protection and prevention of skin cancer.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet each patients' unique needs.
- Demonstrated high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills and adaptability in fast-paced and unpredictable medical environment.
- Experience in administrating local anesthesia to patients prior to skin cancer removal.
- Extensive knowledge and understanding in the different skin cancer types, how they evolve and spread.
- Experience in suturing wounds post skin cancer removal, knowledge in appropriate dressings for particular wounds in a sterile environment.
- Great knowledge and understanding in aseptic non-technique practices.
- Extensive experience with vaccination processes such as; influenza and COVID-19 vaccination.
- Occasional FIFO work; working in Melbourne, Sydney, Central Queensland, North Queensland, Northern NSW and Mining sites.
Education
Master of Advance Nursing Practice -
Griffith University
Gold Coast, QLD12-2024
Bachelor of Nursing
Griffith University
QLD 12.2021
Skills
- Great decision-making abilities
- Calm and level-headed
- Infection control procedures
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Experience in medical and surgical procedures
- Impeccable effective communication
- Great initiative
- Resourceful
- Extensive knowledge in policies and procedures
- Health Care Assessment
- Collection and interpretation of hematology
- Medication Administration
- Immunizations and Vaccinations administration
- Enhanced Critical Thinking
- Suturing and extensive wound experience
- Cannulation competent
- Exceptional understanding of delivering education to patients and students on placement
- Impeccable time-management skills
- Patient and motivating
- Positive attitude
Certification
- CPR and First Aid certified
- COVID-19 Vaccination Program Certified
- Assistant in Nursing Certified
- Certified Dental Assistant
- Infection Control Training
- Aseptic non-touch technique competency
- CVAD dressings and handling competency
- Fit tested and up-to-date vaccinations
- Cannulation competent
- Blood, iron, immunoglobulin and immunotherapy competent
- Completion of Pindara Private Hospital preceptor course
- ARCS Certificate in Clinical Trials Good Clinical Practice
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Pindara Private Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse - Medical and Surgical
The Skin Cancer Doctor
01.2022 - 08.2022
Master of Advance Nursing Practice -
Griffith University
Bachelor of Nursing
Griffith University
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