Sally Sade
Lake Cargelligo,NSW
Summary
Dynamic Enrolled Nurse with extensive experience at NSW Health, excelling in patient-centred care and chronic condition management. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and implement effective care plans. Skilled in medication administration and crisis intervention, enhancing patient satisfaction and safety in high-stress environments. Committed to continuous professional development and staff mentorship.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Enrolled Nurse
NSW Health
04.2024 - Current
- Provide holistic, and patient centred care to older adults in a Multi-Purpose Service hospital
- Support older adults to manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, dementia, pain issues and others
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans
- Administered medications and treatment as prescribed
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation and nursing competency development
Enrolled Nurse
NSW Health
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided holistic, and patient centred care to older adults in a Multi-purpose hospital
- Supported older adults to manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, dementia, pain issues and others.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Administered medications and treatment as prescribed and documented outcomes.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes as scheduled.
- Documented patient histories, symptoms, and treatment plans accurately in electronic health records.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe healthcare environment for patients and staff.
- Participated in continuous professional development activities to improve nursing skills and knowledge base.
- Supported training of new nursing staff by sharing best practices and promoting adherence to policies.
Enrolled Nurse
Henderson Nursing Recruitment Agency
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Supported RN in a remote Multi-Purpose Service hospital with assessing, treating and or organising transfers of ED presentations to more appropriate facility.
- Supported Assistant Nurses to provide holistic, patient centred care to older adults.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans for older adults.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Administered medications and treatment as prescribed.
- Checked pharmacy ordering book on a weekly basis and ensure imprest and patients' own medications are appropriately stocked.
- Checked emergency trolley and restocked as necessary.
- Assisted in educating patients and families on health management and disease prevention strategies.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Participated in continuous professional development activities to improve nursing skills and knowledge base.
Enrolled Nurse
Lives Lived Well
10.2021 - 02.2023
- Performed triage assessment for addictive disorders and developed individualised care plans based on clinical and social support needs.
- Provided advocacy to adult clients experiencing addiction and mental health issues.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimum client treatment plans and outcomes.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviours and helping clients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Link clients with other specialised health care services such as Midwife, dentist, pathology, medical imaging and others during rehabilitation period and on discharge.
- Support parents attending treatment with child health services.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Improved client satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalised care.
- Utilised strong clinical judgment in prioritising client needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to clients' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to facility, actualising crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
- Liaise with pharmacy with regards to medication orders.
- Supported residential clients to attend Opioid Replacement Therapy at participating pharmacy of a daily basis.
- Maintain close working relationship with Treatment Facilitators and Support workers to ensure continuity of care.
- Coordinated bag searches as per Lives Lived Well policy and procedures on admission to the facility and before checking into accommodation.
- Mentored Support Workers, fostering teamwork and improving task efficiency.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Enrolled Nurse
Greenslopes Private Hospital
02.2011 - 08.2021
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications or performing invasive procedures.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviours to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviours and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualising crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Performed frequent checks on on patients deemed high risk of self harm.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe healthcare environment for patients and staff.
- Supported training of new nursing staff by sharing best practices and promoting adherence to policies.
- Assisted in educating patients and families on health management and disease prevention strategies.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
Education
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE
Brisbane, QLDCertificate III - Community Health
Bremer Institute of TAFE
Ipswich, QLDSkills
- Patient-centered care
- Chronic condition management
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Medication administration
- Wound care management
- Electronic health records
- Staff training and mentorship
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Therapeutic communication techniques
- Client advocacy skills
- Safety protocol adherence
- Clinical documentation
Accomplishments
- Supervision - Nominated as Preceptor for Enrolled Nurse Grads at Greenslopes Private Hospital.
- Autonomous role overseeig the clinical needs of 32 residential clients at a Addiction and Mental Health rehabilitation facility with Lives Lived Well
- Quality Assurance - nominated to perform QARS Audits at Lake Cargelligo MPS to ensure compliance with the National Standards
Timeline
Enrolled Nurse
NSW Health
04.2024 - Current
Enrolled Nurse
NSW Health
08.2023 - 12.2023
Enrolled Nurse
Henderson Nursing Recruitment Agency
02.2023 - 07.2023
Enrolled Nurse
Lives Lived Well
10.2021 - 02.2023
Enrolled Nurse
Greenslopes Private Hospital
02.2011 - 08.2021
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE
Certificate III - Community Health
Bremer Institute of TAFE