Samantha Lee Radley
Oakenden
Summary
I have been employed in the surgical ward at MBH since 2021, last year stepping into a Team Leader role. I am actively seeking a permanent 0.8 position within the MBH nursing pool. I have developed strong surgical nursing skills and consistently deliver professional, safe, and compassionate care to patients. I am eager to broaden my scope of practice, knowledge, and skills while contributing to exceptional healthcare provided by the MBH Nursing Pool.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
QUEENSLAND HEALTH, MACKAY BASE HOSPITAL
06.2021 - Current
- GSU TL role: Supporting on floor nursing staff, liaising with medical and allied health teams, completing shift data reporting and documentation, assisting discharges and admissions, assigning oncoming shift patient loads, active participation with patient deterioration and concerns
- Identify patient care needs and support, ensuring correct documentation and requirements are met for patient admission, transfer, or discharge
- Completed, maintained, and submitted accurate and relevant clinical documentation regarding patient condition
- Including and not limited to, treatment, medications, IVs administered, drains & devices
- Obtained information from patient interviews and observations to facilitate patient care
- Recognise and respond to patient deterioration
- Performed basic procedures and care activities to treat patient physical ailments and emotional needs
- Whilst fostering a professional nurse patient relationship to identify changes in patient condition or requirements
- At all times, contributed to achievement of established department and Qld health goals by adhering to quality and safety procedures and policies
- At all times, practices within scope
- Evaluated patient histories, concerns, and current symptoms
- Administered medications and therapies in line with physician orders and treatment plan
- Provided exceptional care to a range of highly acute patients needing complex care such as TPN, NGT, IDC, PRBC, IVT, PCA, Rectus Sheath, Drains, post operative observations
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs when the education was available
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors, enabling a high standard of continuity of cares
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
- Managed patients recovering from either medical or surgical procedures
- Facilitated therapeutic communication and conflict resolution, redirecting negative behaviors, helping patients with coping abilities and mechanisms
- Advocated for, and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patients
- Ensuring they were always aware of their rights and Ryan's rule
- Administered medications and treatment to patients while monitoring adverse reactions
- Ensuring healthcare teams are updated to adjust care plans
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies
- Ensure strict safety measures by carefully determining correct dosages before administering medications
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging admissions and recoveries
- Maintained highest levels of patient satisfaction, patient care, safety, and communication - always promoting a positive nurse patient relationship
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
- At all times practice under AHPRAs codes of professional conduct and nursing standards
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Registered Nurse
MACKAY PRIVATE HOSPITAL
01.2018 - 08.2021
- Providing a high standard of overall care for the patients within the rehabilitation and mental health units
- Safe medication administration, monitoring possible adverse reactions
- Predominantly oral and subcutaneous administration
- Providing all nursing cares, including but not limited to, ADLs, bed transfers, mobility requirements
- Monitoring of patients physical and visual observations
- Delegation of requirements to ENs and AINs
- Patient and family education, ensuring a safe discharge home or transfer to an Aged Care Facility
- This included medication organisation by pharmacy for webster packs, follow up appointments, required transport, etc
- Following up orders on medication charts of patients, insulin/warfarin orders required
Education
Bachelor of nursing -
CQU UNIVERSITY
01.2020
Skills
- Therapeutic Patient Engagement
- Supportive Team Member
- Empathetic Listening Skills
- Cultivating Trust
- Safety Assurance
- Contributing to Recovery Processes
- Streamlined Discharge Processes
- Intravenous Therapy Management
- Nursing Team Leadership
- Passion for assisting student nurses and graduates
- Symptom Relief Skills
- Drain and Device Management
Registration
AHPRA Unrestricted registration, NMW0002434603
Timeline
Registered Nurse
QUEENSLAND HEALTH, MACKAY BASE HOSPITAL
06.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
MACKAY PRIVATE HOSPITAL
01.2018 - 08.2021
Bachelor of nursing -
CQU UNIVERSITY
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