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Samantha Russell

Sydney,NSW

Summary

Experienced Endorsed Enrolled Nurse (EEN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, pre and post operative care, surgical and medical nursing and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and highly stressful situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

ENDORSED ENROLLED NURSE, Cardiothoracic, Vascular

NSW Health
04.2019 - Current
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
  • Assisted in acknowledgement and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
  • Cared for culturally-diverse patients, liaising with family members and specialists to address changing needs and enhance individual experience.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Observed and evaluated cardiac activity and reported changes to medical staff.

Assistant In Nursing

Opal Anita Villa
03.2018 - 04.2019
  • Managed the personal care of dementia, disabled and mentally ill patients.
  • Transported patients to and from different departments.
  • Completed all daily living tasks to enhance the quality of life of elderly patients.
  • Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
  • Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease.
  • Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
  • Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
  • Encouraged creative thinking, problem solving, and empowerment as part of the facility management group to improve morale and teamwork.
  • Provided patient education.
  • Monitored Infection Control and Critical Incidents, Risk Management and Quality Improvement plans.
  • Provided behavioural/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.
  • Skillfully developed departmental goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies and procedures.
  • Engaged patients with games, crafts, cooking, music, reading and other activities.

Assistant In Nursing

Catholic Healthcare Bodington
03.2016 - 10.2018
  • Coordinated the allocation of nursing service equipment and supplies within the facility and established guidelines for efficient, economical use.
  • Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
  • Identified and reported unsafe situations to the maintenance man to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Monitored Infection Control and Critical Incidents, Risk Management and Quality Improvement plans.
  • Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
  • Ensured safety and well-being of patients.
  • Encouraged creative thinking, problem solving, and empowerment as part of the facility management group to improve morale and teamwork.
  • Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.

Education

BACHELOR OF NURSING

UTS
Sydney, NSW
01.2024

Diploma In Nursing - NURSING

TAFE NSW - Nepean, Kingswood
Kingswood, NSW
2018

CERTIFICATE 111 ACUTE CARE - NURSING

TAFE NSW - Nepean, Kingswood
Kingswood, NSW
2013

Skills

  • Strategic decision-making and critical thinking, Time Management, Solution-based interventions
  • CPR certification
  • Wound Management
  • Tracheostomy, chest drain and bellovac Care
  • Vascular and Cardiac Care including telemetry
  • Medication administration
  • Pre and post operative cares
  • Experience with Cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, Respiratory medicine, geriatric, disability and mentally ill patient Car Hospice and palliative care, Mobility assistance aptitude
  • High level of autonomy

Timeline

ENDORSED ENROLLED NURSE, Cardiothoracic, Vascular

NSW Health
04.2019 - Current

Assistant In Nursing

Opal Anita Villa
03.2018 - 04.2019

Assistant In Nursing

Catholic Healthcare Bodington
03.2016 - 10.2018

BACHELOR OF NURSING

UTS

Diploma In Nursing - NURSING

TAFE NSW - Nepean, Kingswood

CERTIFICATE 111 ACUTE CARE - NURSING

TAFE NSW - Nepean, Kingswood

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