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Ruth Benney

Castlemaine,VIC

Summary

I am a hardworking,dedicated individual seeking a full time job. Using the skills and knowledge I have gained over the years. I want to expand my knowledge and gain more skills so I can become a trusted and valued team member

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Division 1 Nurse

Royal Woman's Hospital
08.2009 - 01.2024
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
  • Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
  • Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.

Division 1 Nurse

Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Hospital
03.2003 - 07.2006

I worked with a group of medical professionals, neurologist ,physiotherapist,occupational therapist,psychiatrist,social worker and others to help prepare people with spinal cord injuries to adjust to the profound and distressing changes in their lives and prepare them for life at home.

This job required a lot of patience. It involved personal care ,educating patients about their health and showing them how to perform tasks like self catheterisation

Working with and educating the family was a large part of the job as well

Division 1 Nurse

Eye And Ear Hospital
01.2000 - 01.2001
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.

Division 2 Nurse

Western Health Footscray Hospital
03.1998 - 12.1999

Caring for mainly stroke patients

personal care

pressure area care

liaising with family

  • Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

RMIT University
Bundoora, VIC
10.2000

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts ,painting

RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC
10.1997

Standard Mental Health First Aid
2023

Skills

  • Medication Administration
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Patient Care
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Complex discharge planning
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • good at communicating with and working with carers and family
  • I am a good team player but can work individually
  • I understand the importance of record keeping and the importance of OHHS

Timeline

Division 1 Nurse

Royal Woman's Hospital
08.2009 - 01.2024

Division 1 Nurse

Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Hospital
03.2003 - 07.2006

Division 1 Nurse

Eye And Ear Hospital
01.2000 - 01.2001

Division 2 Nurse

Western Health Footscray Hospital
03.1998 - 12.1999

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

RMIT University

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts ,painting

RMIT University

Standard Mental Health First Aid
Ruth Benney