Samantha Sanday

Worked through Acute and Sub Acute settings, primarily at Wodonga Campus.

• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Evaluated charting procedures for adherence to best practices.
• Met with and patient and carers to discuss and distribute information on health maintenance and disease prevention.
• Assisted patients in performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching.
• Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
• Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters and IVs.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
• Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.

• Administered medications to patients and monitored response to medications.
• Worked in General Acute wards, Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, ENT, Day Surgeries and specialised in Urology.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviour's to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Maintained highest levels of patient satisfaction, generating referrals to maintain productivity levels for rehabilitation of patients.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviours and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures pre and post operatively.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Truly loved getting to know my patients I cared for long term and built up a trusting relationship.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
• Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.