Sarah Gauld
Happy Valley,SA
Summary
Diligent Registered Nurse with 7 years experience working for ACHA Health. Skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on working as a team, teaching and sharing knowledge, I am adaptable, approachable and hard working. Equipped with expertise in Cardiac Nursing, I have a passion for sharing knowledge and creating a safe environment for patients and colleagues to learn and grow.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Flinders Private Hospital
02.2017 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on acuity levels and individual patient needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to hospital guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Enrolled Nurse
Sportsmed SA Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2017
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IM and SC, monitoring for adverse effects.
- Performed wound care and wound management
- Worked in the clinic for some time, tending to post op wounds, removal of sutures and application of casts.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment (eg wound aspirations)
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Ward Assistant (PSA)
Sportsmed Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Undertook the role of Team Leader and Assistant to Hospital Co-ordinator
- Maintained patient safety and adhered to strict infection control protocols in the cleaning of patients rooms and the wider hospital
Senior Administration Officer
Adelaide Fence Centre
01.2007 - 01.2009
Purchasing Officer
Measurment Engineering Australia
01.2006 - 01.2007
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA12-2016
Skills
- IV Medication administration
- Oral Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
Certification
- Advanced Life Support (valid until September 2025)
- ACCCN Cardiac Nursing Course (to be completed March 2025)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Flinders Private Hospital
02.2017 - Current
Enrolled Nurse
Sportsmed SA Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2017
Ward Assistant (PSA)
Sportsmed Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2015
Senior Administration Officer
Adelaide Fence Centre
01.2007 - 01.2009
Purchasing Officer
Measurment Engineering Australia
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Advanced Life Support (valid until September 2025)
- ACCCN Cardiac Nursing Course (to be completed March 2025)
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of South Australia
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