Robyn Smith
Sussex Inlet,Australia
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Estia Health, skilled in medication administration and patient advocacy. Proven track record of enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based care and strong clinical judgment. Adept at fostering teamwork and mentoring staff, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Patient-oriented Nurse with over 40 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritising patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Aged Care, Dementia and Behavioural problems a specialty.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Aged Care
Health Staff Staffing Agency
Nowra, NSW
01.2021 - Current
- Utilised critical thinking skills to prioritise nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- 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.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Registered Nurse, Aged Care
Estia Health
Mount Gilead NSW
07.1987 - 09.2020
- Utilised critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- 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.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Education
Higher School Certificate -
Kingsgrove High Schhol
Skills
- Compassion
- Patient relations
- Personal care needs
- Treatment Planning
- Emotional awareness
- Geriatric nursing
- Mental health nursing
- Family advocacy
Certification
Certified with AHPRA Nurses and Midwifes Association as a Registered Nurse with registration number NMW0001192482
Timeline
Registered Nurse Aged Care
Health Staff Staffing Agency
01.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Aged Care
Estia Health
07.1987 - 09.2020
Higher School Certificate -
Kingsgrove High Schhol