Samantha Azar
Marayong
Summary
I am a Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. I have expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, and provide compassionate care which is research based. I am reliable and love being a nurse.
I am an experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. I have a focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. I am also an independent thinker. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Anaesthetics and Recovery (PT)
NSW Health WSLHD
01.2019 - Current
- Anaesthetics and Recovery
- I work part-time in both Anaesthetics and PACU.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administer medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assist in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevent the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully manage challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Registered Nurse (Agency Nurse- casual)
ASEPS (Healthcare Australia)
01.2018 - 01.2022
- I was employed as an agency RN working casual shifts in different Recovery Units around Sydney area
- 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.
RN- Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Blacktown Hospital
01.2021 - 01.2022
- During Covid my unit shut down for 3 months on two separate occasions
- Due to having transferable Critical Care Skills- I was deployed to ICU and looked after Covid positive patients on NIV and also regular ICU patients
- It was an at time stressful but great learning experience that I ultimately enjoyed
Vaccination Nurse (Casual)
Qudos Bank Arena
01.2021 - 11.2021
- I worked Casual shifts as required in the Qudos Bank Arena Vaccination Hub
PACU Registered Nurse
NSW Health RPA Hospital
06.2006 - 01.2018
- I worked as an RN in JL Recovery at RPA Hospital for eleven and a half years
- I worked full-time until December 2012, when I commenced maternity leave with my first child
- RPA Recovery takes patients from all surgical specialities
- It is a very big and busy unit and there are 22 Operating Theatres that feed into Recovery
- During my time working there I have looked after patients from all surgical specialities
- Also Emergency Trauma patients, Paediatric patients, Maternity patients
- We took a high number of ICU and High Dependency patients
E Grade Senior Staff Nurse PACU (FT)
Llandough Hospital
05.2005 - 06.2006
- I worked in the main recovery unit, of this busy general hospital, as an E-grade Senior staff nurse
- Job entailed looking after patients, immediately post-op, on a ratio of one to one nursing care
- Care of the unconscious patient, airway management, pain management, the setting up, explanation and monitoring of patient controlled analgesia and patient controlled epidural analgesia
Staff Nurse Cardiac Catheter Labs (FT)
St Georges Hospital
06.2004 - 05.2005
- I enjoyed working in the Cardiac Catheter Labs in a very busy dynamic London Hospital
- I worked, as a D-grade Staff Nurse
- I looked after patients, undergoing Angiograms/ Angioplasty and Stenting / Pacemaker insertion/ Defibrillator insertion/ EPS studies/ Rotablation
- Often emergency angioplasty
- Completed 6 month Cardiac Course.
Staff Nurse Day Case Unit (FT)
Epsom General Hospital
01.2002 - 06.2004
- I worked as a D-Grade Staff Nurse in the Day Surgery unit of this busy General Hospital
- Worked on the 15 bedded Day Surgery Ward and in both the 4 bedded Recovery and 2 Endoscopy Rooms, as well as the Pre- Assessment Clinic
- IV Cannulation.
Agency Staff Nurse
Thornbury Nursing Agency
04.2001 - 01.2002
- I worked as an agency staff nurse, when first moved to the London area
- I worked on an as required basis- being sent to surgical/ orthopaedics and medical, cardiac wards in various hospitals, both public and private
Staff Nurse
Llandough Hospital
10.1998 - 04.2001
- I worked as a D-Grade Staff Nurse, on this very busy, 33 bedded, acute medical ward
- Caring for patients, with Cardiac Conditions, and general medical conditions
Education
Master of Science - Advanced Nursing (Acute Care)
University of Technology Sydney
Sydney, NSW12-2026
Diploma of Higher Education- RGN - Registered Nurse
University of Wales College of Medicine
10.1998
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Clinical documentation
- Basic life support
- Fluid management
- Health and safety management
- Strong teamwork
- Airway management
- Research utilization
- Direct patient care
- Infection control
- Respiratory care
- Leadership qualities
- Organizational development
- Vital signs monitoring
Professional Developments
- NIV ICU
- Assisting with intubation
- Checking of Anaesthetic machine
- Quars audits
- Vaccination training
- PPE for Covid
- Taking Covid swabs
- ICU course
- OHS Rep for JL Recovery RPA Hospital
- Automatic Defib machine training certificate
- Completed full Recovery Unit Competency Course
- Basic Life Support
- Manual Handling
- Fire Training
- Personal Safety Training
- Patient Controlled Epidural Anaesthesia Pump Training- Able to set up pump
- Patient Controlled Anaesthesia Pump Training- Able to set up pump
- Completed development course in Cardiology in St Georges Hospital
- Venepuncture
- IV Cannulation
- IV Drug Administration
- CVP and Arterial monitoring
- Female Catheterisation
- ECG taking and monitoring
- IV Infusion pumps
- Completed year long D-Grade Development programme (one study day per month on range of different topics when newly qualified)
- All mandatory online training
- Multiple online training with NSW health- certificates available
- Planning to begin Masters in the near future
Personal Information
- UK Citizen
- Australian Citizen
- Date of Birth: 13/05/1975
Timeline
Vaccination Nurse (Casual)
Qudos Bank Arena
01.2021 - 11.2021
RN- Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Blacktown Hospital
01.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse Anaesthetics and Recovery (PT)
NSW Health WSLHD
01.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse (Agency Nurse- casual)
ASEPS (Healthcare Australia)
01.2018 - 01.2022
PACU Registered Nurse
NSW Health RPA Hospital
06.2006 - 01.2018
E Grade Senior Staff Nurse PACU (FT)
Llandough Hospital
05.2005 - 06.2006
Staff Nurse Cardiac Catheter Labs (FT)
St Georges Hospital
06.2004 - 05.2005
Staff Nurse Day Case Unit (FT)
Epsom General Hospital
01.2002 - 06.2004
Agency Staff Nurse
Thornbury Nursing Agency
04.2001 - 01.2002
Staff Nurse
Llandough Hospital
10.1998 - 04.2001
Master of Science - Advanced Nursing (Acute Care)
University of Technology Sydney
Diploma of Higher Education- RGN - Registered Nurse
University of Wales College of Medicine
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