Sara Welch
Barrack Heights,NSW
Summary
I completed my New Grad year at Bulli district hospital in the geriatric ward and then the rehab ward which has since moved back to Wollongong hospital.
I have expanded my responsibilities since my new grad role and have been taking in charge of ward shifts regularly for the past 11 months.
Although our ward is considered sub acute, we regularly have acute patients in which I have been involved in the Tier system regularly and also in Code blue whilst on the ward.
I believe the year post my new grad has allowed me more experience in deterioration of patients and acuity of the patients with whom we care for.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
NSW Health, C6 East
Wollongong
05.2022 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Education
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing
Western Sydney University
Sydney, NSW09.2021
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Wound Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Monitoring
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Patient Evaluation
- Complex Problem-Solving
Accomplishments
Wound champion
Manual handling champion
Timeline
Registered Nurse
NSW Health, C6 East
05.2022 - Current
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing
Western Sydney University