Sarah Stanford
Umina Beach,NSW
Summary
Dedicated Endorsed Enrolled Nurse with 15 years in the Emergency Department at NSW Health, excelling in medication administration and wound management. Recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective patient education. Proven ability to implement infection control measures, significantly reducing hospital-acquired infections while maintaining a calm demeanor in high-stress situations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
NSW Health
10.2007 - 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.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long health outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule. I have a sound knowledge base of wound care as I have worked across all wards within the hospital.
- I have worked in the Emergency department for 15 years and I have a broad knowledge of wound care, especially acute.
- I have also been working for the last 2 years in WoyWoy Hospital and have seen and treated multiple wounds from skin tears to Vac Dressings.
- I have undertaken many courses regarding wound care and I find myself proficient in this kind of care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Barrenjoey High School
Avalon Beach, NSWSkills
- Medication administration
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient care
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Infection control
- Patient education
- Clinical judgment
- Wound Management
Accomplishments
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Patient Transfer - Safely lifted up to 80 pounds and pushed 300 pounds on wheels.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements. Successfully provided quality care to all patients in any environment.
- Vitals Testing - Measured an average of 30 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.
Timeline
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
NSW Health
10.2007 - Current
High School Diploma -
Barrenjoey High School
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