Renee Luscombe
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
To be employed by an organisation to allow me to be continuously motivated and self directed. To work within an environment which is passionate and committed to the well-being and health of others. To implement treatment and increase my clinical skills in as many felids as possible, with the ability to provide education and knowledge to others. To have the opportunity to improve health initiatives and provide patient centred care to improve clinical experiences.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Casual Nurse Bank
Box Hill Hospital
Melbourne
01.2017 - Current
- Responsible for performing safe high quality care to patients.
- Administering medications via oral, IV, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections.
- Perform routine wound care and dressing changes.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge and professional development through attendance of all in-service education programs and completing all mandatory and local clinical competencies.
- Able to adapt to different clinical settings applying clinical skills and knowledge, able to assume role of team leader when required.
- Make assessments of patients and able to recognises changes in the patients conditions and take necessary action by communicating effectively to the treating medical team, ANUM and nursing team, and applying intervention.
- Working collaboratively with the nursing team and broader multidisciplinary team to ensure best practice and care for patients.
- Provide ongoing education to family and careers about acute and chronic illnesses.
Day Oncology Nurse
Box Hill Hospital
Melbourne
01.2015 - 07.2017
- Administered chemotherapy and other cancer treatments.
- Providing support and information to patients and families about their disease, its treatments and expected side effects.
- Participated in continuous learning opportunities to stay current on advancements in oncology treatments, with in-services and completion of all mandatory competencies.
- Established rapport with diverse patient populations by demonstrating empathy and understanding during difficult periods of illness or treatment.
- Working collaboratively with the medial team and multidisciplinary team to implement care.
Hematology, Oncology and Palliative Care Nurse
St Vincents Hospital
Melbourne, VIC
03.2007 - 12.2015
- Responsible for providing expert care of patients with Oncology illnesses.
- Responsible for the preceptorship of graduates, students and supporting junior staff members.
- Responsible for own professional development in order to maintain clinical skills and knowledge. Attending study days and completing all mandatory competencies.
- In charge shifts in the absence of NUM/ANUM.
Casual Nurse Bank
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Melbourne, VIC
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Competent in administering chemotherapy.
- Competent in responding to patients who become critically unwell with side effects of chemotherapy.
- Providing education to patients about their disease, its treatments and expected side effects.
- Working collaboratively with the Nursing Team and boarder multidisciplinary team to ensure efficient and effective patient care.
- Mentoring junior staff.
- Participating in ongoing professional development and education by completing all ward based competencies.
Casual Nurse Bank
University College London Hospital
United Kingdom
02.2004 - 12.2007
- Responsible for providing safe high quality care to patients.
- Being able to adapt clinical skills and knowledge to work in a variety of different felids of nursing such as oncology, surgical, and medical nursing.
- Accurately documenting patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administering medications via oral, IV,SC and IM routes monitoring responses and side effects.
- Being able to thoroughly assess patients and respond to patients when their condition changes.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Providing ongoing education and working collaboratively with patients and families who are recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Worked collaboratively with the interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
Grade 2 Yr 1 Rotational Program
St Vincents Hospital
Melbourne, VIC
02.2003 - 12.2004
- Worked in rotation program in Neurosurgery, Cardiothoracic, Haematology and Oncology.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Graduate Registered Nurse
St Vincents Hospital
Melbourne, VIC
02.2002 - 12.2003
- Rotational program Oncology/Haematology/Renal (6months) Upper Gastro-intestinal (6months)
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Competence in the provision of quality nursing care to people of all ages and cultural groups.
- Assumed responsibility for the nursing plan of care, implemented, evaluated and documented.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional growth by attending continuing education courses regularly staying up-to-date on best practices in nursing.
- Participated in professional development programs, competencies and NMBA registration requirements.
Education
Bachelor - Nursing
La Trobe University Bundoora
Bundoora, VIC01-2001
VCE -
Kyabram Secondary College
Kyabram01-1997
Skills
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to liaise at all levels with medical officers, allied health professionals, patients and families and significant others
- Able to work as a contributing and supportive team member with demonstrated leadership qualities
- Effective organizational and time management abilities
- A commitment to always provide quality service, all tasks performed with professional excellence
- Flexible and adaptable to new environments
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- HLTAID014 Advanced first Aid
- 22556VIC Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies in the Workplace.
- 22578VIC First Aid Management in Anaphylaxis.
- Immunisation Course (2015) Authorized to administer Vacinations.
Timeline
Casual Nurse Bank
Box Hill Hospital
01.2017 - Current
Day Oncology Nurse
Box Hill Hospital
01.2015 - 07.2017
Casual Nurse Bank
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
01.2010 - 01.2015
Hematology, Oncology and Palliative Care Nurse
St Vincents Hospital
03.2007 - 12.2015
Casual Nurse Bank
University College London Hospital
02.2004 - 12.2007
Grade 2 Yr 1 Rotational Program
St Vincents Hospital
02.2003 - 12.2004
Graduate Registered Nurse
St Vincents Hospital
02.2002 - 12.2003
Bachelor - Nursing
La Trobe University Bundoora
VCE -
Kyabram Secondary College