Sarah Wethereld
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Oncology Nurse with nine years of hands-on experience providing exemplary patient care in diverse oncology settings. Adept at administering chemotherapy, managing treatment side effects, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care. Proven track record of fostering positive patient outcomes through accurate assessments, personalised care plans, and effective communication. Committed to staying abreast of the latest advancements in oncology nursing to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care. Known for building strong rapport with patients and their families, offering support during challenging times. Seeking to contribute my expertise and passion for oncology nursing to a dynamic healthcare team.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Icon Cancer Centre
03.2018 - Current
- Educating and supporting patients in pre admission clinic
- Team Leader role:
- Liaising with Nurse Unit Manager and Clinical Nurse Consultant regarding delays, additional requirements, breaks, deteriorating patients and providing advise and support to nursing team.
- Apheresis trained on Spectra Optia Apheresis system:
- Assisting coordination of Apheresis Unit
- Reviewing pathology and collaborating with Consultant, Stem Cell scientist and Stem Cell coordinator
- Audit coordinator:
- Conduct audits and reviews of medical records, procedures, and documentation.
- Analyse data to identify trends, areas of improvement, and potential risks.
- Develop and implement audit plans to assess various aspects of healthcare delivery.
- Create comprehensive reports detailing audit findings, recommendations, and corrective actions.
- Create comprehensive reports detailing audit findings, recommendations, and corrective actions.
- Providing holistic patient centred care in a fast-pace environment, adhering to relevant standards and procedures
- Reviewing daily pathology and notifying any deterioration or concerns to Consultant
- Administering and monitoring chemotherapy safely, in accordance with protocol
- Administering and Monitoring blood products safety, in accordance with policy
- Assisting Consultant and monitoring Bone marrow biopsy patients, in accordance with policy
- CVAD, PIVC and Arteriovenous Fistula competent.
Registered Nurse
The Wesley Hospital
02.2016 - 03.2018
- Providing holistic patient centred care, adhering to relevant standards and procedures
- Team Leader role; Liaising with Doctors and providing advice and support to nursing team
- Reviews daily pathology and notifies any deterioration/changes to Consultant
- Identifying and responding accordingly to a rapidly declining patient
- Educating and supporting patients and families on general and clinical information
- CVAD competent – Taking blood, administering medications and IV therapy, attending dressings and removal of CVAD device
- Administering and monitoring chemotherapy safely, as per protocol
- Administering and monitoring blood products safely, as per policy
- Preceptors, mentors and supports student and undergraduate nurses.
Undergraduate Registered Nurse
The Wesley Hospital
08.2015 - 01.2016
- Providing holistic patient centred care, adhering to relevant standards and procedures
- Team Leader role; Liaising with Doctors and providing advice and support to nursing team
- Responding to a patient with delirium or dementia appropriately and safety
- Identifying and responding accordingly to a rapidly declining patient
- Educating and supporting patients and families on general and clinical information
- Preceptors, mentors and supports student nurses and undergraduates.
Education
Graduate Certificate in Nursing - Cancer Nursing
Queensland University of Technology
2023
Bachelor of Nursing -
Queensland University of Technology
2015
Certificate 111 in Aged Care and Home and Community Care -
Medical Administration Training
2012
Skills
- Apheresis trained on Terumo Spectra
- Audit coordinator
- Pre Admission Clinic educator
- Venipuncture, central line and arterial fistula insertion competent
- Clinical competence; Chemotherapy, blood product administration and symptom management
- Communication
- Time-management
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Working collaboratively with oncologists, pharmacist and other healthcare professionals
Continued Education And Awards
- How to be an effective trainer workshop, Icon Cancer Centre, 2024
- CMNC and AC management on the Spectra Optia, Terumo, 2023
- Myeloma Nurse Learning Programme, Myeloma Academy, 2021
- Noel Kahler clinical innovative program, The Wesley Hospital, 2017
- Graduate Nurse Program, The Wesley Hospital, 08/01/15, 08/01/16
References
- Emma Byrne, Nurse Unit Manager, Icon Cancer Centre, emma.Byrne@icon.team, (07) 3737 4500
- Chantelle Matthews, Clinical Nurse Consultant, Icon Cancer Centre, Chantal.Mathews@icon.team, (07) 3232 4500
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Icon Cancer Centre
03.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
The Wesley Hospital
02.2016 - 03.2018
Undergraduate Registered Nurse
The Wesley Hospital
08.2015 - 01.2016
Graduate Certificate in Nursing - Cancer Nursing
Queensland University of Technology
Bachelor of Nursing -
Queensland University of Technology
Certificate 111 in Aged Care and Home and Community Care -
Medical Administration Training
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