Sarah Evans
Perth,WA
Summary
I am currently practising as a dynamic Registered Nurse with valuable experience on Ward G61 at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. I continually deliver evidence-based care and foster collaborative relationships within multidisciplinary teams where patient care is prioritised. I am skilled in completing critical assessments and medication management. I prioritise patient safety while mentoring junior staff, ensuring optimal health outcomes for my patients through effective communication. I have a commitment to lifelong learning. As a democratic leader, I ensure that the SCGH values of Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork, and Integrity guide my practice and the way I work with colleagues.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (Ward G61)
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with members of the multidisciplinary team to promote patient care and improve patient outcomes.
- Recognised and responded to deteriorating patients using the Adult Observation and Response Chart and providing evidence-based interventions to promote health outcomes.
- Supported and educated junior staff members and new graduate nurses caring for Colorectal and Upper Gastrointestinal patients.
- Role modelling a calm attitude when thinking clinically and promoting a respectful, positive work environment in accordance with the SCGH values of Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity.
- Effective, closed-loop communication with colleagues to ensure discharges and admissions are smoothly facilitated.
- Participating in ward rounds, advocating for my patients and ensuring they are involved with the delivery and planning of care.
- Undertaking thorough clinical assessments to ensure patient needs are met and appropriate evidence-based interventions are implemented.
- Effectively utilising iSOFT Clinical Manager, Automated Menu System and completing e-referrals.
- Competent in managing and administering Schedule 4 and Schedule 8 medications including Patient Controlled Analgesia pumps, Nurse Controlled Analgesia Pumps, rectus sheath catheters, epidurals and ketamine infusions.
- Managed Peripheral Parental Nutrition, Total Parental Nutrition infusions along with following enteral feeding regimes, continually monitoring and assessing the appropriateness of these interventions.
- Cared for patients with drains including Intercostal Catheters ICCs), Intrapleural Catheters (IPSc), VariVac drains, bore drains, Penrose drains and completed the removal of these drains.
- Provided advanced wound care for patients including the monitoring, change and troubleshooting of negative pressure wound therapy, PICO dressings and packing wounds.
- Maintained neat, timely documentation of all patient care.
Registered Nurse
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (Ward G74)
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Safely administered medication to patients following the 6 rights of medication administration.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living.
- Completed simple dressings.
- Collaborated with patients, their family members and the multidisciplinary team to provide updates on patient conditions and discharge planning.
- Participated in several code blue calls including a cardiac arrest.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Edith Cowan University
Perth, WA01-2022
Skills
- Maintaining professional, respectful working relationships within the multidisciplinary team
- Planning, delivering and evaluating evidence-based nursing care
- Critical thinking and the ability to prioritise tasks on an acute, unpredictable ward
- Fantastic time management
- Actively participating in closed loop communication with patients, their loved ones and the multidisciplinary team
- Passionate about participating in life long learning to better my knowledge and improve my patient's outcomes
- Effectively assess, manage and reduce risk and harm to patients to promote patient safety
- Have an open, non-judgemental attitude and encourage colleagues to ask for help by reflecting on my own practice and assisting them with challenges
Qualifications
AHPRA Registration
(Expires 31/5/2026)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (Ward G61)
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (Ward G74)
02.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Edith Cowan University
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