Ruth Overton
Don
Summary
I aim to provide quality holistic care to every patient that walks through the door. I try to be calm under pressure and treat those around me with compassion and kindness. I like to work efficiently and manage my time effectively to maintain appointment times and also provide optimal patient care. I love working within the healthcare team and using the skills of those around me for the best patient outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Fundraising Coordinator
Devon Netball Association
01.2021 - Current
- Voluntary position
- Event Coordination, Fundraising
- Primary Carer for U19 and Open State League Team 2022
- Coaching of Junior Netball teams
Registered Nurse
East Devonport Medical Centre
05.2007 - Current
- Provide appropriate nursing care to patients of the practice and assist the doctors with necessary tasks.
- Complete Health Assessments- ATSI, 45-49 year old and +75 with necessary referrals.
- Manage the CVC Program for DVA patients.
- Assist doctors with minor surgical procedures.
- Administer medications- mainly subcutaneous and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Extended knowledge on immunisations and the PIP. Travel vaccines. Immunisation management and ordering. Administration of Covid Vaccinations and organisation and management of clinics.
- Maintain infection control and OH & S standards. Including instrument sterilisation.
- Wound care, both acute and chronic.
- Ear syringing
- Post surgical care.
- Medicals- Private, Commercial and Pre-Employment
- ECG, 24 hour Holter monitor and 24 hour Bp machine.
- Perform phone and face to face triage on incoming patients, determined severity of injuries and illnesses and appropriate next steps.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on treatments, management and lifestyle options.
Youth Leader
Life Christian Church
01.2005 - Current
- Voluntary position
- Lead team of leaders to facilitate fortnightly program for teens from grade 7-12.
Director
JPO Building Contractors
07.2004 - Current
- bookkeeping
Growth and Strategy Manager
MOPS Australia
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Coordinated promotions, and fundraising for starting new mothers groups throughout Australia.
- Helped leaders at new groups start their programs.
- Organised and ran training days and conferences.
Registered Nurse
Tasmanian Department Of Health
01.2002 - 03.2004
- General Surgical Ward- 6 months
- Paediatrics
- Preceptor
Education
Chronic Disease Management
CDM Plus
Online11.2021
ACN Government Funded Refresher Program-803G
Australian College of Nursing
04.2020
Preceptorship Mentoring
University of Tasmania
Burnie11.2002
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of Tasmania
Launceston01.2002
Skills
- General Practice Nursing Skills
- Health Assessments- ATSI, 45-49 year old, 75 years and Heart Health Assessments
- Knowledge of CVC Program
- Minor surgical procedure assistance
- Medication administration
- Knowledge of national immunisation program, travel vaccines, covid vaccinations and organisation and management of clinics
- Infection control and OH & S standards, including instrument sterilisation
- Wound care, both acute and chronic
- Ear syringing
- Post surgical care
- Medicals- private, commercial and pre-employment
- ECG, 24 hour holter monitor and 24 hour Bp machine
- Triage
- Education and Health Promotion
- Knowledge of Medicare billing and requirements
Timeline
Fundraising Coordinator
Devon Netball Association
01.2021 - Current
Growth and Strategy Manager
MOPS Australia
01.2016 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse
East Devonport Medical Centre
05.2007 - Current
Youth Leader
Life Christian Church
01.2005 - Current
Director
JPO Building Contractors
07.2004 - Current
Registered Nurse
Tasmanian Department Of Health
01.2002 - 03.2004
Chronic Disease Management
CDM Plus
ACN Government Funded Refresher Program-803G
Australian College of Nursing
Preceptorship Mentoring
University of Tasmania
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of Tasmania
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