Samuel Murphy
Wannanup WA, 6210
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in a fast-paced environment.
I am organized & methodical with a proven capacity to manage challenging behaviors and remain calm in high pressure situations. With a high literacy level and well versed interpersonal communication skills and an empathetic nature I am quickly able to establish and maintain professional relationships with health colleges, Patients and their Families.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
The Bridge Family Practice
06.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- 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.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Diagnostic services including ECGs, visual acuity testing, driving, commercial & employment assessments. peak flow, spirometry and mood and memory assessment
- Triage of patients, first aid and emergency care of "Walk in" patients
- Administration of injectable medications, Travel & Government scheduled immunizations
- Lead Nurse in the COVID vaccination clinic
- Coordinating and undertaking patient health assessments
- Maintaining cold chain for vaccines, treatment room equipment and resources, Infection control, Sterilizing instruments and managing contaminated waste
- Identifying and understanding the role of community agencies and service providers and networking with these services
- Arranging patient follow up of urgent pathology results
- Participating in/leading a team approach to managing adverse events
- Liaising with local hospital networks and other health services
- Building and maintaining relationships across the practice team
- Arranging appointments, managing internal and external referral processes, providing information and feedback between the services, patients and GP
- Planning and coordinating care including routine monitoring and follow-up of patients with care plans
- Patient advocacy
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various sports, leisure & life style related injuries from treatment initiation through to completion
Head Sports Trainer
Mandurah Mustangs Football & Netball Club
03.2020 - Current
- Ongoing Injury management & prevention of sporting injuries
- Responded to emergencies on & off the football field
- Carried out efficient & effective taping techniques to supports existing football related injuries
- Assisted in the progression of player from initial onset of injury, through rehabilitation & eventual return to full playing capacity
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe sporting environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
Registered Nurse
Mandurah Medical Center
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Diagnostic services including ECGs, visual acuity testing, driving, commercial & employment assessments. peak flow, spirometry and mood and memory assessment
- Triage of patients, first aid and emergency care of "Walk in" patients
- Administration of injectable medications, Travel & Government scheduled immunizations
- Coordinating and undertaking patient health assessments
- Maintaining cold chain for vaccines, treatment room equipment and resources, Infection control, Sterilising instruments and managing contaminated waste
- Identifying and understanding the role of community agencies and service providers and networking with these services
- Arranging patient follow up of urgent pathology results
- Participating in/leading a team approach to managing adverse events
- Liaising with local hospital networks and other health services
- Building and maintaining relationships across the practice team
- Arranging appointments, managing internal and external referral processes, providing information and feedback between the services, patients and GP
- Planning and coordinating care including routine monitoring and follow-up of patients with care plans
- Patient advocacy
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various sports, leisure & life style related injuries from treatment initiation through to completion
Porter/ Orderly
Serco Australia, Fiona Stanley Hospital
01.2015 - 06.2020
- Transporting patients from Emergency department to general wards/ Theatre and ICU
- Transporting patients to radiology for x-ray/ CT & MRI scans
- Assisting Ambulance officers to transfer patients to hospital stretchers
- Collection/ delivery of blood products, medications and hospital equipment
- Delivery of medical equipment and medical consumables
- Assisting Nursing staff with various non-clinical duties and general housekeeping as required
- Liaising with clinical and allied health staff to achieve positive patient outcomes
Student Nurse - Practicum
Royal Perth Hospital/ Fiona Stanley Hospital/ Armadale Health Service
02.2014 - 02.2018
- Aged care
- Medical - Rockingham General Hospital/ MAU
- Mental Health - Graylands Hospital/ Acute Psychosis
- Community - Medical/ treatment clinics
- Armadale district Hospital - Same day surgical unit
- Fiona Stanley Hospital - Short stay surgical unit/ Endoscopy/ Day surgery unit
PSA/ PCA/ Orderly
South Metropolitan Health Service, Fremantle Hospital
10.2012 - 01.2015
- Transporting patients from Emergency dept to general wards/ Theatre and ICU
- Transporting patients to radiology for x-ray/ CT & MRI scans
- Assisting Ambulance officers to transfer patients to hospital stretchers
- Assisting Nursing staff with pad changes, linen changes and patient hygiene
- Ambulatory supervision/ assisting patients with toileting needs/ Nutritional and hydration needs
- Assisting ICU Nurses with patient re-positioning, patient comfort and patient hygiene
- Collection/ delivery of blood products, medications and hospital equipment
- Restocking of medical consumables/ sanitary essentials and linen
- Completing ward/ room and bed cleans in compliance with HACCP and infection control standards
- General housekeeping and other duties as directed by the Nursing staff
AIN/ Psych. Special
C.P.E Group
02.2011 - 10.2012
- Behavioural management of patients experiencing acute psychotic/ behavioural episodes admitted to the emergency departments
- Reorientation of confused & delirious patients
- Monitoring, reassurance, support and management of patients deemed to be in a vulnerable mental state & a risk to themselves or others
- Reporting any changes in patient behaviour and acuity to nursing staff
- Ambulatory supervision and assistance
- Assisting patients with nutritional and hydration needs
- Assisting Patients with medications, meals, Showering and Toileting
- Bed changes and patient repositioning
- Patient transfers
- Housekeeping when required
Seasonal Forest Fire Fighter/ Forest Conservation
Department Of Environment And Conservation
04.2010 - 02.2011
- Participate in prescribed burning, including pre-burn preparedness and fuel moisture measurements
- Respond to emergency wildfire incidents
- Operate and maintain machinery, hand and powered tools including pumps, chainsaws, brush cutters, fire tankers and other fire fighting vehicles
- Participate as a member of works team to ensure program objectives are met in a timely, efficient and safe manner
Seasonal Forest Fire Fighter
Department of Sustainability and Environment
10.2007 - 03.2010
- Participate in prescribed burning programs, including pre-burn preparedness, fuel moisture measurements and weather readings
- Respond to emergency wildfire incidents
- Operate and maintain machinery, hand and powered tools including pumps, chainsaws, brush cutters, fire tankers and other fire fighting vehicles
- Assist in the planning and implementation of works programs
- Participate as a member of works team to ensure program objectives are met in a timely, efficient and safe manner
- Offside earthmoving machinery in fire suppression activities to ensure safe and effective operation
Supervisor/Team Leader
ASTERIA Services, Disability Support Employment Service
01.2001 - 03.2007
- Assisting in the development and delivery of skills training in accordance with the workers personal goals and the needs of the business unit
- Management and supervision of the home and garden maintenance crew
- Liaise with private customers, local council and the D.S.E for the successful completion of contracts
- First aid officer - Health and safety checks of properties
- Booking and Customer service
- Calculation of wages and business profit and loss
- Daily vehicle and equipment checks
- Operation of chainsaw, hedge trimmer, brush cutter, lawn mowers and garden edger as well as circular saw, drill, compressor, grinder and welder
- Too assist, when required in the supervision of the various business units operating out of ASTERIA business services
Personal Support Worker
Victorian Person-Centred Services
03.2004 - 01.2007
- Provide live in personal support for children experiencing a breakdown of their familial environment
- Liaise with DHS and other Community service organizations to achieve targeted desired client outcomes
- Providing support to clients who require assistance with community integration to maintain quality of life & prevent isolation
- Providing respite services for family's & carers
Education
No Degree - Level 2 Sports Trainer
Sports Medicine Australia
Perth, WA03.2024
No Degree - Level 1 Sports Training
Sports Medicine Australia
Perth, WA01.2023
Bachelor of Nursing - Registered Nursing
Murdoch University, Mandurah Campus
Greenfields, WA2018
Skills
- Well versed interpersonal and communication skills
- Practised Conflict resolution, problem-solving skills and behavioural management skills
- Organised, resilient, hardworking and honest
- Proactive approach to work place tasks & continued learning
- Empathetic, compassionate and culturally aware
- Demonstrated time management and proven ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to remain calm in high pressure situations
Accomplishments
Awarded an emergency services medal for services to the Victorian community during the black saturday bushfires of 2009
Voted sports trainer of the year for the Peel football & netball league season 2022
Additional Information
AHPRA member registration number: NMW0002175857
Certification
Sports trainer level 1 & 2
C - Spine management & care for the unconscious patient
Understanding vaccines & the National immunization program
COVID vaccination training program
Provide nutritional support & education
Identification & management of chronic illness in primary care
Provide First aid
Provide cardio pulmonary resuscitation
Provide basic emergency life support
Wound management
Aseptic technique
Hand hygiene
COVID 19 Infection control
Memberships
Sports medicine Australia
Wounds Australia
Australian college of rural & remote medicine
Diabetes WA
References
Dr Damoon Heidary Nezhad MD. AMc. PRACGP.
The Bridge family practice
10 Old Coast Road
Halls Head WA 6210
Phone: (08) 95824999
Fax: (08) 95354999
Mobile: 0423521097
Email: damoon_heidarynezhad@yahoo.com
Alison Thurston
Manager, The bridge family practice
The Bridge family practice
10 Old Coast Road
Halls Head WA 6210
Mobile: 0404 988910
Phone: (08) 95824999
Fax: (08) 95354999
Email: manager@thebridgefamilypractice.com.au
Adrian Appoloni
President, Mandurah mustangs football & netball club
David Grays Arena
Mandurah WA
Mobile: 0449824917
Email: amappoloni@gmail.com
Timeline
Registered Nurse
The Bridge Family Practice
06.2020 - Current
Head Sports Trainer
Mandurah Mustangs Football & Netball Club
03.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Mandurah Medical Center
06.2018 - 06.2020
Porter/ Orderly
Serco Australia, Fiona Stanley Hospital
01.2015 - 06.2020
Student Nurse - Practicum
Royal Perth Hospital/ Fiona Stanley Hospital/ Armadale Health Service
02.2014 - 02.2018
PSA/ PCA/ Orderly
South Metropolitan Health Service, Fremantle Hospital
10.2012 - 01.2015
AIN/ Psych. Special
C.P.E Group
02.2011 - 10.2012
Seasonal Forest Fire Fighter/ Forest Conservation
Department Of Environment And Conservation
04.2010 - 02.2011
Seasonal Forest Fire Fighter
Department of Sustainability and Environment
10.2007 - 03.2010
Personal Support Worker
Victorian Person-Centred Services
03.2004 - 01.2007
Supervisor/Team Leader
ASTERIA Services, Disability Support Employment Service
01.2001 - 03.2007
No Degree - Level 2 Sports Trainer
Sports Medicine Australia
No Degree - Level 1 Sports Training
Sports Medicine Australia
Bachelor of Nursing - Registered Nursing
Murdoch University, Mandurah Campus
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