Ruth McKinstry-Andrasi
Macleay Island,Australia
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong background in patient care and medical support, specializing in patient assessment and medication administration. Proven ability to adapt to new environments while continuously seeking opportunities for skill enhancement and knowledge acquisition. Committed to delivering compassionate care and ensuring patient recovery through effective communication and critical thinking.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Montu
06.2023 - Current
- I am currently employed as a registered nurse within the patient care team of Montu.
- As a team leader my main responsibilities encompass guiding, motivating and supporting a team to achieve goals, including delegating tasks, facilitating communication and fostering a positive work environment.
- Providing clinical support and ensuring effective co-ordination between team members is extremely rewarding.
- I am committed to person-centred care ad best practice.
- This position allows me to further develop leadership traits including honesty, confidence and commitment.
- It requires the ability to delegate and inspire effectively.
Clinical Nurse
Queensland Health – Princess Alexandra Hospital
11.2017 - 06.2023
- During this time, I was employed as a Clinical Nurse in a busy oncology and haematology outpatient department.
- This was a high paced environment that saw around 1000 patients every week.
- It required an ability to respond quickly and effectively to multiple situations that arise.
- Co-ordination between day care, inpatient and outpatient settings are vital to ensuring the best service for those who come through clinic.
- Patient assessment (both in clinic and via telephone) are vital components of this job.
- Nurses in OPD are responsible for assessing patient’s health status, vital signs, medical history and performing physical examinations.
- A telephone triage service is essential to address patient health needs and concerns regarding their treatment, current health status, and care plan.
- This requires collaborative with other health professional to provide best possible care and timely advice over the phone.
- This role has allowed me to experience role of coordinating and organizing a team, planning and attending to the monthly roster and has enabled me to experience the role of clinic coordinator and clinical nurse which have been crucial in developing leadership and numerous transferrable skills.
Registered Nurse
Healthcare Australia
08.2014 - 06.2018
- Working as a RN with an Australian nursing agency has developed my skills and confidence as a health practitioner.
- It has further enhanced my ability to adapt seamlessly in various care environments within the Australian public and private sector.
- To date, experience has been gained in oncology, day surgery, recovery, orthopaedics E.D., bone marrow transplant unit and acute medical/surgical wards, to name a few.
- This invaluable experience has provided the opportunity to gain new skills and knowledge.
- Therefore, my capability to deal with challenging situations has greatly improved.
Community Nurse
Co.As.It Community Services
11.2015 - 11.2017
- Company Overview: A company whose vision originated through serving culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities.
- Employed as a community nurse with a company whose vision originated through serving culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities.
- The company has grown substantially since its birth and now provides healthcare in the home to a wider scope of clients referred to the service.
- I had the opportunity to spend a period as team leader while my senior manager was on leave.
- This provided me with a valuable experience learning how to oversee and manage the nursing team and triage the new referrals received for nursing services.
- The role involved a wide range of clinical skills, the ability to function well as an autonomous practitioner but also, the essential pre-requisite of functioning optimally within a team.
- A company whose vision originated through serving culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities.
Registered Nurse
Mater Misericordiae
04.2015 - 09.2017
- I spent over two years in a unique part time permanent role with an afterhours outreach service in partnership with Micah Projects Incorporated.
- The role involved working alongside people who experienced homelessness, chronic and acute illness, a range of addiction and mental health issues and domestic violence situations.
- Enabling people to access healthcare, housing and reducing unnecessary emergency department presentations were key aspects of this job.
- It enabled me to make health decisions autonomously and confidently.
- Due to the unpredictable nature of this role, I required the ability to make 'on the spot' decisions and deal with them in a professional and confident manner.
- Debriefing junior staff was an important part of this role.
Registered Nurse
Regis Aged Care
04.2014 - 07.2014
- Working in an aged care environment has provided me with the opportunity to embrace working as an RN in this area in Australia.
- Predominantly, I was in the dementia unit in the facility due to experience and a keen interest in person-centered care specifically related to this disease process.
- This role allowed me to employ evidence-based strategies to improve overall quality of life, promoting independence and a collaborative approach in care.
Education
MSc - Advanced Professional Practice
Queen’s University
Belfast, Northern Ireland01.2013
BSc (Hons.) - Nursing Sciences
Queens’ University
Belfast, Northern Ireland01.2011
Skills
- Basic Life Support and CPR
- Nursing staff leadership
- Clinical decision-making
- Manual Handling
- Male/Female/Supra-pubic catheterization
- Phlebotomy and IV cannulation
- Administration of Medications (IM/SC/IV/PO)
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Medication distribution
- Patient education and counselling
Hobbies and Interests
- Keen runner. Have completed the inaugural Belfast Half Marathon (2013). Enjoy hiking, cycling and generally keeping fit and active.
- Became Northern Ireland's youngest registered foster carer, providing respite care for infants and children up to the age of thirteen.
- Completed El Camino de Santiago in May 2017 walking 710km in 21 days.
- Qualified as a Level 1 Teacher Training in Vinyasa Flow Yoga 2018.
- Featured in ABC Lateline in 2017 on an episode that aimed to draw attention to homelessness in Brisbane and the direct impact it has upon health and wellbeing.
- In December 2018 I completed the trek to Everest Base Camp in nine days.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Montu
06.2023 - Current
Clinical Nurse
Queensland Health – Princess Alexandra Hospital
11.2017 - 06.2023
Community Nurse
Co.As.It Community Services
11.2015 - 11.2017
Registered Nurse
Mater Misericordiae
04.2015 - 09.2017
Registered Nurse
Healthcare Australia
08.2014 - 06.2018
Registered Nurse
Regis Aged Care
04.2014 - 07.2014
MSc - Advanced Professional Practice
Queen’s University
BSc (Hons.) - Nursing Sciences
Queens’ University
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