Richard Lanham
Launceston,TAS
Summary
I have worked in quite a few different areas over my career and am now interested in being a part of other teams around Australia.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Nursing
Launceston General Hospital
Launceston, TAS
03.2022 - Current
- Wound care
- wound assessment care
- palliative care nursing which includes the use of syringe drivers for pain relief, end of life care.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities to appropriate staff promptly.
- Collaborated with other nursing staff to develop individualized care plans for patients, addressing specific medical needs.
- Referred clients to appropriate resources within the community
- Contributed to the development of nursing care plans that addressed individual patient needs by gathering relevant information from assessments conducted in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team.
- Administering medications with the use of Baxter pumps over a 24 hour period.
- Accessing Infusports needling and de needling ports.
- Redressing PICC and Hickman lines using ANTT.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Launceston General Hospital
Launceston, TAS
01.2013 - 01.2022
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to medical and/or senior staff as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and communicating well with colleagues
- Collaborated with medical staff to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Advocating for patients and their families
- Member of code teams
- Triaged trained and competent
- Trained and worked in Resus
Registered Nurse on Medical Wards
Launceston General Hospital
Launceston, TAS
02.2002 - 01.2012
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Worked in a general medial and Oncology ward
- Trained to needle and de-needle Infusaports
- Basic knowledge with Chemotherapy administration.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action, working towards discharge where possible
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and good communication skills.
- Provided support for patients families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of Tasmaina
Launceston, TAS12.2001
Skills
I have listed some of these below
REFEREES
Leanne Richter, After Hours Nurse Manager, Launceston General Hospital
leanne.barisele@ths.tas.gov.au
Stacey Higgens, Nurse Unit Manager, Launceston Community Nursing Services
stacey.higgins@ths.tas.gov.au
Timeline
Community Nursing
Launceston General Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Launceston General Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse on Medical Wards
Launceston General Hospital
02.2002 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of Tasmaina