Samantha Crossman
East Melbourne,Vic
Summary
Dedicated and highly motivated nurse with specialty experience in orthopedic and acute nursing. Strong skills developed through employment at St. Vincent's and Latrobe Regional Hospital. Reliable and ethical healthcare provider with the ability to handle the stress of working on an acute orthopedic ward, rehabilitation ward, and operating theatre. Proven ability to build positive relationships with patients, family members, physicians, and other medical professionals. Possesses the drive and determination required to deliver the highest standard of care to patients.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Rehabilitation Nurse
St Vincent’s Public Hospital
09.2013 - 12.2023
- My goal as a rehabilitation nurse is to assist individuals with disability and/or chronic illness to attain and maintain maximum function
- I assist patients in adapting to an altered lifestyle, while providing a therapeutic environment for patients and their family's development
- I assist in the designs and implements treatment strategies that are based on scientific nursing theory related to self-care and that promote physical, psychosocial, and spiritual health
- I possess the specialised knowledge and clinical skills necessary to provide care for people with physical disability and chronic illness
- I coordinate nursing care activities in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to facilitate achievement of overall goals
- Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills to develop a rapport with patients, their families, and health team members to ensure all requirements for legal documentation in accordance with hospital procedures and polices
- Prepare patients and their families for future self-management and decision-making responsibilities by fostering patients' independence and goal achievement
- Actively listen, reflect, and guide patients and their families through the stages of the grieving process to mourn the loss of abilities and roles while also 'instilling hope.'
Enrolled Nurse
Latrobe Regional Hospital
03.2000 - 07.2013
- Company Overview: 2nd busiest Orthopedic hospital in Victoria
- Served as EN at LRH, the 2nd busiest Orthopedic hospital in Victoria
- Actively participated in development and implementation of individual treatment plans for patients with a broad range of Orthopedic and Medical health issues
- Ensured that doctors’ orders were effectively carried out, including, various tests, medical procedures, consultations, bloods, ECG and Telemetry
- Receive patients from Recovery, monitor post-op Observations, and review post-op orders, orient patient to unit
- Monitor patients closely for changes in condition and advocate as needs arise, calling and assisting in METS calls and various other Codes
- Obtain admission history and past Medical history
- Communicating with various therapies and resources (Physio, OT, SW, pharmacy, chaplain)
- Manage pain effectively, implementing position changes, cold therapy, and the timely administration of analgesics
- Maintain supportive relationship with co workers and delegate as appropriate
- Manage care for stable to acutely ill orthopaedic and general surgical patients
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviours to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Administer medications and observe patients' reactions
- Collaborate with patients to plan for future health care needs or to coordinate internal and external transfers and referrals
- Document data related to patients' care including assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses, observations or treatment changes
- Attend Clinical and Professional development while seeking to improve Nursing knowledge and excellence in performance
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
Education
CERTIFICATE IV -
NURSING
CERTIFICATE IV - undefined
HEALTH SCIENCE FOUNDATIONS
CERTIFICATE III - undefined
AGED CARE WORK
CERTIFICATE III -
BUISNESS FINANCE
ACUTE REFRESHER COURSE -
Australian Nursing And Midwifery Federation
Melbourne, VIC02-2025
Skills
- Acute Care Proficiency
- Skilled in Stroke Rehabilitation Assistance
- Analytical Decision-Making
- Kindness in Action
- Effective Time Management
- Strong Communication Skills
- Effective Clinical Decision-Making
- Effective Time Management
- Analytical Problem-Solving
- Patient Recovery Management
- Organizational skills
- Patient Treatment Preparation
- Logical Reasoning Ability
Additional Information
I am a patient advocate, I believe I must be the patients’ voice, I must anticipate their needs and advocate for them when they are unable to do so for themselves. I am an active listener and I make concerted efforts to really understand my patients’ difficulties and challenges. I am meticulous and I pay close attention to the smallest details. I have excellent organizational skills. I rely on my nursing skills, knowledge and experience to make quick and sound judgments., I have numerous commendations for my service and care to patients
Timeline
Rehabilitation Nurse
St Vincent’s Public Hospital
09.2013 - 12.2023
Enrolled Nurse
Latrobe Regional Hospital
03.2000 - 07.2013
CERTIFICATE IV - undefined
HEALTH SCIENCE FOUNDATIONS
CERTIFICATE III - undefined
AGED CARE WORK
CERTIFICATE IV -
NURSING
CERTIFICATE III -
BUISNESS FINANCE
ACUTE REFRESHER COURSE -
Australian Nursing And Midwifery Federation
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