Ronelle Harriott
Ipswich,QLD
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Queensland Health, specializing in acute dialysis and patient care management. Proven ability to deliver high-quality patient care, with strong skills in dialysis procedures and acute patient management.
Excelled in mentoring, enhancing patient outcomes through expert care, and emergency response. Skilled in interdisciplinary communication, demonstrating a commitment to evidence-based care and safety. Proven ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - Level 5
Queensland Health
02.2021 - Current
- Mentored new nurses to enhance their clinical skills and understanding of acute dialysis procedures.
- Promoted patient safety by adhering to infection control protocols and consistently performing equipment checks.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing expert acute dialysis nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Educated patients on their treatment plan, medications, dietary restrictions, and self-care techniques to improve overall health outcomes.
- Managed complex medical conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, anemia management in conjunction with the appropriate medical professionals to ensure seamless care delivery.
- Provided emergency care during critical situations by promptly identifying symptoms of complications or deterioration in patients'' conditions and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Operation of Fresenius and Nipro machines
- Patient assessment; including but not limited to vital signs, fluid assessment, pain assessment and other adult system assessments such as Waterlow and falls.
- Sustained a high level of proficiency in all aspects of hemodialysis procedures through continuous education and training opportunities.
- Cannulation and assessments of AVF and AVG, including sterile USS guided cannulation and transonic.
- Accurately documenting patient cares, events and changes.
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments, accurately identifying changes in patients' conditions and adjusting care plans accordingly.
- Communication within the MDT teams including interns, registrars, consultants to achieve the best care for patients.
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic kidney disease, helping them navigate complex medical information while maintaining hope for improved health outcomes.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans; including handover techniques such as ISBAR
- Actively participating in code blue/met calls including; CPR, scribe and working as part of a team for nursing.
- Seeking further upskilling in an acute medical ward to further my nursing practice; currently upskilling in 7B
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of Southern Queensland
Ipswich, QLD01-2020
Skills
- Hemodialysis procedures
- Nursing documentation including IEMR efficiency
- Vascular Access management
- Managing deterioration
- Managing ward flow
- Undertaking risk assessments
- Practicing and adhering to most current evidence based care
- Working in a team and working autonomously
- Undertaking quality activities to ensure safety in practice and best outcome in care
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Blood transfusion administration
- Lab result interpretation
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Level 5
Queensland Health
02.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of Southern Queensland
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