Caring Nurse with nearly 18 years of experience in a diverse healthcare organization working with people in the community. Adept at introducing detailed care plans and coordinating patient care through effective and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Proven ability to work closely with teams to enhance people's care standards.
Interacted with patients and colleagues, demonstrating compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and uniqueness of every individual, unrestricted by considerations of social or economic status or cultural beliefs. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Calvary/ Medibank Virtual call Centre: Covid Care @ Home :October 2021-Current Casual: Rostered 8hrs Mondays weekly and take on weekends when required= 416hrs minimal
· Triage Covid positive patients
Assess Covid positive patient over the phone. Assessing for SOB, Deterioration, acute complications.
Using an A-G assessment scale. Reporting a clear and concise assessment in notes.
Measuring clinical biometrics
· Refer Patient to Gp or hospital as required
After initial assessment and using clinical judgement we can then refer to 24/7 Gp for urgent or non urgent treatment if required. Liasing with Team Leader if requiring extra support with clinical idicators.
If transferring to hospital we call 000, do a handover using ISOBAR to the Covid Nurse or DR.
· Educate patients on deterioration
Educate patient and any support network on recognizing deterioration, E.G. SOB, wheeze, Blue fingertips or lips, extreme fatigue, signs of dehydration.
Phlebotomist- performed phlebotomy for red cell and plasma collection.
Assessments- performed assessments on donors prior to donating to ensure quality and safety of donor and product
Skills Coach- provided new staff with skills and performing competent practice within red cross guidelines.
Session Leader- ran the day to day floor of donor center. problem solved any issues.
Roseanne Jones
Registered Nurse
0418584539
Nadine Chilcott
Practice Manager
0408139056