Sarah Gebbetis

completed clinical rotation in comprehensive stroke and aged care rehabilitation unit (SRU). roles and responsibilities while working on this ward included;

• Working collaboratively in the assessment and management of a patient load of four acute medical, stroke or rehabilitative patients
• Following hospital policies procedures and standards when providing nursing assessment and interventions to acute stroke patients for the early recognition of complications which increase patient mortality and morbidity.
• Attending and accessing relevant professional development opportunities and completing mandatory hospital competencies.
• Providing patient education, resources and referring to relevant allied health care professionals.
  
• Experienced in dysphagia, safe swallow practices and modified diet and fluids.
• Insertion and management of Enteral tubes.
• Bladder management, including insertion and management of Indwelling and supra pubic catheters and Intermittent catheter regimes.
• Patient goal and outcome planning and evaluation.
• Coordination and integration with the multidisciplinary health care team.
• Assisted patients to complete activities of daily living, facilitating increased independence while maintaining duty of care and patient safety.

Current clinical rotation in general medical ward. Job roles include;

• Managing the clinical oversight of up to six patients or team nursing up to ten patients.
• Evaluating patient care needs, prioritizing treatment and ensuring patient flow.
• Establishing and maintaining a therapeutic relationship with patients and communicating effectively using a variety of channels.
• Advocating and facilitating the rights of the individual.
  
• Experience with various medical conditions including diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, congestive cardiac failure, substance abuse, sepsis, cancer, communicable and neurological diseases.
• Adhering to occupational health care guidelines and taking action to avoid, minimize or eliminate hazards, this includes documenting and reporting incidents and hazards.
  
• Wound assessment and management. Risk assessment and management for the prevention and treatment of pressure injuries and skin tears.
• Respiratory assessment and management. Oxygen therapy devices and non invasive ventilation.
• Intravenous medication, fluid and antibiotic administration through IVC and PICC lines.
• Early recognition and assessment of the deteriorating patient using the Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure (ABCDE) pathway.
• Supervision, training and task delegation of undergraduate, enrolled and assistant nurses.
• Use of computer systems such as Isoft and DuraPage. Correct documentation and recording of patient care and interventions.
  

• Provide person centered planning including goal setting and monitoring and evaluation of outcomes.
• Assisting person to access a variety of activities including recreational, social and community integration programs.
• Supporting continued personal development by teaching independent living skills as well as providing access to further education.
• Assistance with activities of daily living, hygiene and personal grooming.

• Planning and developing person centered goals and monitoring outcomes.
• Working in accordance with organizational policies and procedures and maintaining professional and ethical standards.
• Proficient in assisting supported persons with activities of daily living.
• Providing behavioral and emotional support to individuals.

• Achieved credit or above in all assessments
• Graduated with high distinction CWA
• Clinical experience in medical, surgical, pediatric oncology and mental health wards.