Samantha Micklefield
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with 22 years of experience caring for patients within multiple settings. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Division 1 Registered Nurse
Werribee Mercy Hospital
Werribee, VIC
11.2019 - Current
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Royal Women's Hospital
Melbourne, VIC
11.2006 - 10.2019
- Provided clinical expertise and support to nurses on a variety of patient care issues.
- Developed, implemented, and evaluated evidence-based nursing practice protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases.
- Educated nurses on best practices for providing care to patients with chronic conditions or illnesses.
- Facilitated communication between physicians and nurses about patient progress and treatment plans.
- Mentored junior nurses on delivering quality care while adhering to ethical standards.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements related to nursing services delivery.
- Monitored staffing levels throughout shifts to ensure adequate coverage is available at all times.
- Formulated plans of action when unexpected events occur during shift hours such as emergencies or surges in demand.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
- Facilitated communication by providing information and counseling to families.
- Evaluated performance of staff nurses, contributing to professional development.
- Provided strong leadership and guidance to nurses.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with residents, physicians, hospital staff, patients and families.
- Mentored and coached nursing staff, listening to concerns and providing counsel.
- Identified physical, emotional and social needs of patients during daily planning and addressed critical issues immediately.
- Conferred with physicians during rounds, advised each on condition of patients and coordinated necessary diagnostic assessments to accomplish patient care goals.
- Educated patients about treatment care plans.
- Attended facility education workshops and programs.
- Reviewed charts for accuracy to reduce errors and verify completion of updates.
- Developed or assisted others in care and treatment plans.
- Maintained departmental policies, procedures or infection control standards.
- Planned, evaluated or modified treatment programs by observing and interviewing patients or analyzing patient records.
Education
Diploma in Higher Education in Adult Nursing - Nursing
Staffordshire University, School of Health
Stafford, England03-2002
Skills
- Care Planning
- Infectious disease control
- Nursing staff leadership
- Emotional Intelligence
- Physical assessments
- Patient Assessments
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Care Plan Development
- Patient Assessment
- Direct Patient Care
- Relationship Building
- Patient Counseling
- Medical Recordkeeping
Affiliations
- Walking
- Reading
- Theatre
- Travelling
- Dogs.
Certification
- AHPRA Division 1 Registered Nurse since April 2004
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Division 1 Registered Nurse
Werribee Mercy Hospital
11.2019 - Current
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Royal Women's Hospital
11.2006 - 10.2019
Diploma in Higher Education in Adult Nursing - Nursing
Staffordshire University, School of Health
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