Samantha grimshaw

• Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
• Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
• Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
• Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
• Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.

1st Rotation - Jessie McPherson Private Hospital, Neuroscience

• Provided patient education on neurological conditions and treatments.
• Monitored vital signs, neurological observations, diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
• Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
• Followed Monash Health Policy and Procedures.

2nd rotation - Casey Emergency Department

• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and interventions.
• Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
• Developed treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.

• Helping residents with ADL's.
• Administering daily medications.
• Monitoring vital signs.
• Providing residents with social and emotional support.
• Working in multidisciplinary teams.

• Providing residents with assistance to accomplish daily tasks including, showering, eating, dressing.
• Providing one on one quality care for clients with disabilities, such as acquired brain injuries and spinal cord injuries.
• Listening and consulting with clients and their families to ensure that the care that is provide is to their standard.
• Tending to all personal care needs of all individuals as required in a respectful and caring manner.
• Helping with household tasks.