Sarah Blewitt
Cooma,NSW
Summary
Compassionate Enrolled Nurse with extensive experience at Cooma Hospital, excelling in medication administration and infection control. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through personalized care and effective communication. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment in high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes and safety for all patients. Committed to ongoing professional development and quality improvement.
Qualified enrolled Nurse with proven track record in patient care and clinical excellence. Successfully managed complex and in depth patient cases and coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Demonstrated strong communication and problem-solving skills in fast-paced healthcare environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Enrolled Nurse
Bombala Street Surgery
11.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- 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.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
Enrolled Nurse-General Ward, Perioperative, A&E
Cooma Hospital
11.2019 - Current
- 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.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications or performing invasive procedures.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Assistant in Nursing
Various Nursing Homes
03.2007 - 12.2018
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Assistant in Nursing
Domain Aged Care
06.2013 - 10.2018
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
Education
Diploma of Nursing -
TAFE NSW
NSW11-2019
No Degree - Certificate III Aged Care
Train4life
Canberra, ACT07-2017
No Degree - Immunisation
Australian Collage
Sydney, NSW05-2025
Skills
- Medication administration
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient care
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Clinical judgment
- Patient management
- Compassionate care
- Wound management
- Emergency care
- Mental health care
- Nursing assessments
- End-of-life care
- Patient advocacy
- Inpatient care
- Outpatient care
- IV therapy management
- Catheter maintenance
- Taking vitals
- Wound care
- IV setup
Timeline
Enrolled Nurse
Bombala Street Surgery
11.2024 - Current
Enrolled Nurse-General Ward, Perioperative, A&E
Cooma Hospital
11.2019 - Current
Assistant in Nursing
Domain Aged Care
06.2013 - 10.2018
Assistant in Nursing
Various Nursing Homes
03.2007 - 12.2018
Diploma of Nursing -
TAFE NSW
No Degree - Certificate III Aged Care
Train4life
No Degree - Immunisation
Australian Collage
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