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Ruth Walker

POINT COOK,VIC

Summary

  • Community Registered Nurse
  • Conducting comprehensive health assessment of individuals and family to identify health needs and develop personal care.
  • Provide health education on current health condition, healthy lifestyle, infection prevention and self-care.
  • Administering medications as prescribed by healthcare providers which includes injections and monitoring side effects.
  • Managing and treating wounds which includes cleaning, dressing change and monitoring for infection.
  • Supporting individuals with chronic health conditions such as Diabetes, hypertension, and heart failures through monitoring symptoms, medication education, and promoting a healthy lifestyle.
  • Palliative Care Support
  • Identifying additional healthcare services and coordinating referrals to specialist or other community sources Certificate III in Pathology Collection Can work in Acute; Rehab & Medical ward

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse - Community

Alpha Nursing
06.2023 - Current
  • Complete continence assessments
  • Medication administration
  • Develop comprehensive care plans
  • Documentation and assessments
  • Complex wound care; Stoma Care
  • Educating patients and families on health issues
  • Assisting patients with chronic health issues
  • Catheter Management
  • Diabetes Management
  • Utilized 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.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Provide Assessment, documentation and ongoing support in the community includes onboarding new clients and comprehensive risk assessments, care plans, clinical care plans and ongoing clinical management
  • Provide in-field support to nurses and care workers

Allocator/Recruitment Officer

Alpha Nursing Agency
03.2021 - 06.2023
  • Worked in team environment to allocate work to staff as per skills and requirements of clients
  • Assisted in recruitment efforts to maintain adequate staffing levels within the department.
  • Actively participated in professional development workshops, staying current on recruitment methodologies.
  • Developed and improved hiring and recruitment strategies to optimize workforce.
  • Contributed to recruitment efforts by identifying and suitable personal Care Assistants and Nurses

Personal Care Assistant

Alpha Nursing Agency
08.2020 - 03.2021
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
  • Enhanced client well-being by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, sharing updates with family members and healthcare providers as necessary.

Education

Certificate III - Pathology Collection

LabTech Training Victoria
02.2022

Registered Nurse - undefined

Victoria University
04.2014

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Infection control measures
  • Patient care
  • Wound care
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Patient monitoring
  • Care planning
  • Care plan development
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Physical assessments
  • Patient care planning
  • Taking vitals
  • Medication distribution
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Vaccine administration
  • Chart updating
  • Diabetes management
  • Insulin medication assistance
  • ADL assistance
  • Diabetes and nutrition education
  • Oxygen saturation standards
  • Mobility assistance
  • Removing sutures
  • FLUENT IN English

Date of Submission

Submission Date: 2024-10-28

Timeline

Registered Nurse - Community

Alpha Nursing
06.2023 - Current

Allocator/Recruitment Officer

Alpha Nursing Agency
03.2021 - 06.2023

Personal Care Assistant

Alpha Nursing Agency
08.2020 - 03.2021

Registered Nurse - undefined

Victoria University

Certificate III - Pathology Collection

LabTech Training Victoria

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