Sanchia Major
Sandalwood
Summary
Dedicated Enrolled Nurse with a strong background in patient care and clinical documentation, notably at Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Karoonda Hosptial. Excelled in medication administration and compassionate care, significantly reducing medication errors and enhancing patient satisfaction. Skilled in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes, demonstrating exceptional clinical judgment and patient management abilities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Enrolled Nurse
Karoonda and Districts Soldiers Memorial Hospital
07.2018 - Current
- Nurse in Multi- Purpose Site Hosptial Care for Aged Care Residents , Assist RN in ED and outpatient procedures.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient/residents assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, subcut, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Liase with Registered Nurse on duty and Medical Officer on Call at Mannum Hospital
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Lee Care Documentation and Assessments
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Personal /Hygiene Care
- All transfers to maintain safe mobility in older and chronic ill residents/patients
- Promote self independence
- Assist with ADL's with residents including dietary needs and activities
- Continence Care and Management
- Stoma Care and Management
- Diabetes Care and Management
- Time Management Skills
- Assist RN with venepuncture
- Palliative Care
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviours to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Enrolled Nurse
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
03.2010 - 06.2014
- Oncology/Haematology Ward
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Liaising with Registered Nurse and Medical Officers and Oncology and Haematology consultants
- PICC Line dressings
- Vital signs , monitoring patients after chemotherapy, bone marrow transplants
- Administering Blood transfusions and monitoring the patient before after and during
- Pain Management and Assessment of Palliative and Cancer patients
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Education
Diploma - Nursing Division 2
Equals International
Adelaide, SA09-2009
Skills
- Medication administration
- Medication and IV preparation
- Direct patient care
- Patient care
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control
- Patient management
- Compassionate care
- Healthcare ethics
- Wound management
- Diabetes management
- Palliative care
- Nursing assessments
- Blood transfusion administration
- Outpatient care
- Charting medication administration
- Care planning
- Student training
- Taking vitals
- Mobility assistance
- Wound care
- End-of-life care
Timeline
Enrolled Nurse
Karoonda and Districts Soldiers Memorial Hospital
07.2018 - Current
Enrolled Nurse
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
03.2010 - 06.2014
Diploma - Nursing Division 2
Equals International
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