Sally-Anne Douglas

Residential Aged Care Registered Nurse, Predominantly working as Supervisor on the shift.

• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments of Aged Care Resident's to identify changes in condition, 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.

• Work in a team with EN's, EEN's, Kitchen staff domestic staff, maintenance staff and allied health care providers.
• 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.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management options for the elderly.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• 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.

Employment as ANUM at St Arnaud included

-Residential Aged Care

-Relief of ANUM in RAC

-Acute Nursing

-Urgent Care

-Theatre

Skills mentioned for work at WWHS also utilised at EWHS

District Nursing around the Stawell area.

Visiting clients in own home inclusive of HITH clients.

Utilising client lists and creating lists for the next shift.

Competent with UNITY computer system for specific documentation needs for District Nursing.

Time management.

Documenting on the road with laptop.

Admissions, assessments of client and home, and dishcarges.

Referrals.

PICCS, Ports and Baxter Pump management.

Wound Care

IDC care- male and female IDC insertion.

Diabetic management.

Hygeine

Medication managemnt.

Infectio control procedures.

Orientation and training of new staff and students.

Consultations with other RN's on team and other members of the health team.