SARAH WHELDON
Eden Hill,Australia
Summary
Dedicated, compassionate and Proactive Registered nurse Level 1.8 seeking a challenging role to launch a successful nursing career. With a strong foundation of theoretical knowledge and clinical experience, I am eager to contribute to the well-being and recovery of patients. I have strong leadership, initiative, and problem-solving skills which will benefit any team environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Practice Nurse
Independent Practitioner Network (IPN)
10.2021 - Current
- Collecting patient vital signs
- Working amongst a multidisciplinary team
- Wound care
- Adult & childhood immunisations/injections
- Comprehensive health assessments and care plans
- Assisting experienced GPs with minor procedures
- Iron infusions
- ECGs
- IV hydration
- Maintaining accurate clinical records
- Recalls & reminders of patients results
- Ordering clinical stores and vaccines
- Autoclaving & sterilisation
- Supporting the practice manager in making clinical decisions towards general running of the practice in alignment with company policies and procedures
- Guiding/mentoring other nurses towards running of the treatment room and allocating tasks
- Triaging patients
- Providing patient education
- Infection control management
- Cold chain management of vaccines
- Assisting the practice manager with preparation of accreditation
Registered Nurse
Fiona Stanley Hospital
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Monitored and assessed patient conditions
- Administered medications as prescribed/ordered
- Provided wound care and manage dressings
- Maintained accurate and detailed patient records
- Communicated effectively with patients and their families
- Communicated effectively amongst members of a multidisciplinary team
- Followed hospital policies and procedures towards patient care to improve patient outcomes
- Managed patient admissions, discharges, and transfers
- Handled medical equipment and supplies efficiently
- Responded promptly to emergency situations
- Provided emotional support to patients and families
- Participated in continued education and training programs
- Performing ECGs
- Administering medications as prescribed ensuring the six rights are observed as well as following hospital policies and procedures
- Providing nursing care and monitoring patients in consultation with Doctors orders
- Providing appropriate and accurate handover using ISOBAR handover tool
- Assisting patients with ADLs
- Escalating patient care in recognition of a deteriorating patient
Practice Nurse
Jupiter Health & Medical Services
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Wound care
- Adult & childhood immunisations/injections
- Comprehensive health assessments and care plans
- Assisting experienced GPs with minor procedures
- Iron infusions
- ECGs
- IV hydration
- Maintaining accurate clinical records
- Recalls & reminders of patients results
- Ordering clinical stores and vaccines
- Autoclaving & sterilisation
- Triaging patients
- Providing patient education
- Cold chain management of vaccines
Practice Nurse
Nedlands Medical Centre
03.2018 - 08.2020
Care Worker - Aged Care
The Bethanie Group
09.2014 - 02.2018
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Edith Cowan University Joondalup
01.2017
University Preparation Course - undefined
Edith Cowan University Joondalup
01.2012
Skills
- Delivered compassionate care to patients, ensuring comfort and emotional support
- Demonstrated exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to foster collaborative relationships
- Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills in complex scenarios
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to enhance patient care outcomes
- Utilized Microsoft Office Suite to assist in document creation and data management Supported team members in preparing presentations and reports Aided in scheduling and communication through Outlook
Certification
- AHPRA Registration Nurses & Midwives Board of Australia, Registered Nurse (Division 1) NMW0002120026
- ANF Registration Australian Nursing Federation
Professional Development
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Basic Emergency Life Support 2025
- Cold chain Module 2025
- Essentials of Emergency Nursing: A Workshop for Practice Nurses 2025
- Wound Management Update 2025
- Medical Education for Care of Managing Burns IPN Burns Education Evening 2025
- Perth North Preventative Health Forum 2025
- Influenza update 2024
- Western Australian RSV Infant Immunisation Program 2024
- Shingles Module 2024
- Diabetes and Care Plans Education 2023
- Meningococcal B Prevention 2023
- Wound Education Program 2023
- Clinical Solutions Seminar - Wound Education 2023
- Preventative Health Update 2023
- Clinical Designs Solutions 2022
- Hepatitis Education Session Hepatitis WA 2021
- Education and Training Programs Fiona Stanley Hospital 2021
- Clinical Designs Solutions Wound Workshop 2020
- Infection Control Training, COVID 19 2020
- Influenza Module 2 2020
- Advanced Life Support Australian Resuscitation Council 2019
- MBS Care Planning Black Swan Health 2019
- Foundations of General Practice Nursing Australian Practice Nurse Association 2019
- Asthma Training Black Swan Health 2019
- Hepatitis WA Education Session 2018
- My Health Record in General Practice 2018
- Immunisation, Diabetes & Cervical Cancer Screening WA Primary Health Alliance 2018
- Wound and Skin Care Health Perth Diabetes Care 2018
- Spirometry Training Course Black Swan Health 2018
- Influenza Information Session WA Department of Health 2018
- Vaccine Hesitancy Information Session WA Department of Health 2018
CLEARANCES
- Immunisation Certificate
- National Police Clearance – willing to obtain
- Working With Children – willing to obtain
Timeline
Lead Practice Nurse
Independent Practitioner Network (IPN)
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Fiona Stanley Hospital
03.2021 - 10.2021
Practice Nurse
Jupiter Health & Medical Services
08.2020 - 03.2021
Practice Nurse
Nedlands Medical Centre
03.2018 - 08.2020
Care Worker - Aged Care
The Bethanie Group
09.2014 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Edith Cowan University Joondalup
University Preparation Course - undefined
Edith Cowan University Joondalup