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Sallyann Bourne-Bryant

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

Skilled Registered Nurse with comprehensive experience in immunisation administration and client care. Adept at maintaining high standards of safety and accuracy while managing vaccination schedules and records. Strong focus on team collaboration and adapting to changing needs to ensure reliable and effective healthcare delivery. Known for excellent communication skills in writing, verbally and listening, client education, and in a calm, reassuring demeanour.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Immunisation Nurse

Yarra Ranges Council
06.2017 - Current
  • Permanent Part Time Immunisation Nurse.
  • Administer vaccines as per NIP at community sessions, school/adolescents and corporate settings. As per The Australian Immunisation handbook and vaccine administration protocols.
  • Prepare and restock vaccines for sessions as per bookings on CIRV.
  • Monitor and document cold chain management of fridges and portable vaccine cool boxes. Report any cold chain breaches.
  • Check and document Resus kit contents. Check and restock equipment, e.g sharps containers.
  • Proactive in high standards of safety, both for the community and OH&S for all staff.
  • Excellent time management for self and all work related tasks.
  • Excellent communication skills in writing, speaking and listening.
  • Attend and participate at team meetings.

District Nurse

Royal District Nursing Service
09.2010 - 12.2014
  • Managed caseloads effectively, prioritizing urgent cases and ensuring continuity of care across my designated area as Primary Nurse.
  • Developed strong communication skills to effectively advocate for patient needs with healthcare providers and Care Managers.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by delivering empathetic, culturally sensitive care tailored to each individual's needs.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of interventions by monitoring patient progress closely, adjusting treatment plans accordingly when needed.
  • Deliver all aspects of care in the patient's home

including;

Medication management. Including Intravenous and Intramuscular.

Diabetes management.

Wound Care Management, including complex wounds.

Urinary Catheter Care.

Tracheostomy Care.

Bowel/Stoma Care.

  • Delivering care autonomously.
  • Analytical problems solving.
  • Served as a mentor for student Nurses.
  • Developed expertise in wound care management, resulting in faster healing times and reduced complications for patients.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality care and developing individualized care plans.
  • Offered support during end-of-life situations, providing comfort and compassionate care for both patients and their families during challenging times.

Registered Nurse

Epworth Eastern
11.2007 - 09.2010
  • Delivered all aspects of pre and post operative care to patients.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient's acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying the Doctor. and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications as prescribed by the Doctor.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Patient Advocate.

Education

Certificate of Achievement - Immunisation Nurse

La Trobe University
Melbourne, VIC
12-2016

Certificate of Acheivement - Preceptorship

University of Hudderfield
Huddersfield (UK)
02-2004

DipHE Adult Nursing Studies. (Graduate Diploma) - Adult Nursing

University of Hudderfield
Huddersfield (UK)
01-2003

GCSE's - English, Maths, Biology, Psychology, Sociology

Wakefield College
Wakefield (UK)
09-1999

Skills

  • Healthcare regulations compliance
  • Cold chain management
  • Strong communication skills, verbal, written and listening
  • Electronic medical records, documentation accuracy
  • Vaccine storage and administration
  • Analytical thinking/problem solving skills
  • School-based immunisations
  • Anaphylaxis management
  • Adverse event reporting
  • Data collection and management
  • Excellent time management
  • Compassionate

Timeline

Immunisation Nurse

Yarra Ranges Council
06.2017 - Current

District Nurse

Royal District Nursing Service
09.2010 - 12.2014

Registered Nurse

Epworth Eastern
11.2007 - 09.2010

Certificate of Achievement - Immunisation Nurse

La Trobe University

Certificate of Acheivement - Preceptorship

University of Hudderfield

DipHE Adult Nursing Studies. (Graduate Diploma) - Adult Nursing

University of Hudderfield

GCSE's - English, Maths, Biology, Psychology, Sociology

Wakefield College
Sallyann Bourne-Bryant