Renee Phegan

• Evaluation of the anatomy of cardiac structures, chambers, valves, great vessels and pericardium.
• Provided educational materials to patients regarding cardiovascular health maintenance.
• Produced detailed written reports of examination findings with complete documentation of all relevant clinical information.
• Collaborated with other medical staff including radiologists, cardiologists, nurses and technologists in order to provide comprehensive care to patients.
• Operated high-tech ultrasound equipment safely and efficiently while ensuring proper sterilization techniques were followed.
• Identified any abnormal findings from sonography studies.
• Assisted in training technicians, medical students or other staff members.
• Performed electrocardiograms and monitored patients during exercise stress tests.
• Administered medications to induce cardiac stress as ordered by physicians.
• Provided patient education regarding lifestyle modifications to reduce risk factors for heart disease.
• Utilised various types of equipment such as EKG monitors, treadmills and other computerized devices.
• Maintained accurate records of patient data, test results and related documentation according to established protocols.
• Coordinated the scheduling of patients for appointments with physicians or facilities for further treatment or follow-up care.

• During this time I worked independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering Acute Emergency Nursing to a wide range of patients with medical and surgical conditions. I have been one of the senior staff members in this department for a number of years and have refined skills in triage, team leader and resus positions. Having a background in ICU, I am very competent in managing patients with acute life-threatening conditions. I am ETEK trained and have scope to nurse initiate x-rays, analgesia and pathology.
• Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
• Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
• Provided patient care according to established standards and protocols.
• Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.

• Skills lab manager for the University Department of Rural Health and Rural Clinical School, Taree
• Simulation facilitator for final year medical students from the University of Newcastle, nursing students, and clinical staff from Manning Rural Referral Hospital, Taree
• Facilitator of 'Wilderness week' Environmental Medicine camps for final year medical students from the University of Newcastle.

Registered Agency Nurse

My role was to act as a sole practitioner and be accountable for application of care in a wide variety of clinical areas. This included significant time spent in Accident and Emergency and CT ICU.

• Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
• Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
• Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
• Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
• Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
• Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
• Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
• Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
• Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
• Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
• Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
• Worked in resus, triage and direct patient care

Registered Nurse

This is where I completed my new graduate placement. I gained knowledge and skills on a 12 month rotation program in three different clinical areas;

• Operating theatres
• Orthopedics
• Cardiology ward
• Provided direct care to patients, including wound dressing, medication administration, IV therapy, and vital sign monitoring.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality of care for all patients.
• Conducted regular rounds in the ward to monitor progress of assigned patients.
• Maintained up-to-date records of patient history, treatments, medications, test results and other relevant information.
• Responded promptly to medical emergencies and coordinated emergency response team efforts effectively.
• Administered prescribed medications in accordance with hospital guidelines and policies.