Sally Harris
Boolaroo,NSW
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Lake Macquarie Private Hospital, showcasing expertise in preoperative preparation and anaesthesia monitoring alongside exceptional time management and problem-solving abilities. Renowned for enhancing patient care through effective training of staff and adapting swiftly to changing situations. Demonstrates a unique blend of clinical documentation proficiency and patient advocacy and safety, significantly improving patient outcomes.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lake Macquarie Private Hospital
11.2014 - Current
- Conducts thorough preoperative assessments to identify potential risks/concerns and skillfully manages situations using communication skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary team to deliver safe patient care.
- Prepares and checks equipment and supplies necessary for airway management, ensuring availability in a timely fashion.
- Coordinates with Anaesthetist to ensure safe and proper airway management and anaesthesia during procedures.
- Advocates for and strives to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Implements time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Adapts quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilising problem-solving skills under pressure and responds to situations impacting safety and post-operative care.
- Provides skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Reduces postoperative complications through vigilant monitoring of patients during surgery.
- Leads teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritising standard of care and best practices.
- Adherence to strict infection control protocols for sterility within the operating room.
- Mentors new nurses and students entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
- Continually updates knowledge on best practices in nursing care through ongoing professional development opportunities including adaptability to work at Warners Bay Private Hospital when needed and to assist patient admission procedures through DOSA.
Registered Nurse
Calvary Mater Newcastle Hospital
02.2007 - 01.2014
- Scrub Instrument Nurse and Anaesthetic Nurse.
- Acted as in-charge nurse and relief Nurse Manager to facilitate day to day running of Day Surgery, Operating Rooms and Recovery Unit including filling shift changes and formulating rosters.
- Successfully managed challenging situations involving patients or families, employing conflict resolution skills to address concerns professionally and effectively including collaboration with Human Resources and Executive team.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction and morale.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritising standard of care and best practices.
- Participated in improvement projects aimed at enhancing overall quality of care provided within the organisation.
- Managed complex cases effectively, using critical thinking skills and time management skills to prioritise interventions based on individual patient needs.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, doctors, managerial staff and patients to promote high quality care.
- Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
Enrolled Nurse
Forster Private
01.2002 - 12.2006
- Operating Theatre as circulating nurse.
- Surgical/medical nursing - Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
Senior Legal Secretary
Brian Hayne & Associates
10.1989 - 12.2001
- Strong grounding for thorough and accurate documentation, business acumen, time management, privacy, confidentiality, advocacy, and effective communication.
- High level computer skills.
- Bookkeeping and accounting.
Education
Graduate Certificate in Perioperative Nursing -
The College of Nursing
Burwood01-2011
Bachelor in Nursing -
University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW01-2006
Skills
- Preoperative preparation and assessments
- Anaesthesia monitoring
- Surgical support
- Patient care management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Clinical Documentation
- Professionalism
- Patient Advocacy
- Training staff
- Time management abilities
- Adaptability
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Lake Macquarie Private Hospital
11.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse
Calvary Mater Newcastle Hospital
02.2007 - 01.2014
Enrolled Nurse
Forster Private
01.2002 - 12.2006
Senior Legal Secretary
Brian Hayne & Associates
10.1989 - 12.2001
Graduate Certificate in Perioperative Nursing -
The College of Nursing
Bachelor in Nursing -
University of Newcastle
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