Sarah Wilkinson
Runaway Bay,Australia
Summary
I am a compassionate and loyal registered nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in cosmetic clinics and general practice environments. I work well with diverse patient populations and enjoy building trusting relationships to improve patient outcomes and experiences. I work well in a team but am also able to work independently if needed. I am able to assess my patients and when needed, can efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse in General Practice
Dr Irannezhad, Biggera Waters Family Practice
2015.05 - Current
- Assisting our Doctors with minor procedures.
- Wound care - caring for wounds acute, chronic and post operatively. Assessing wounds and initiating appropriate wound care / dressing selection and management.
- IV cannulation certification.
- Administration of IV iron infusions.
- Conduct skin consultations and initiate appropriate skin care regimes. Familiar with product ranges from Dermaceutic, ASAP and Skinstitute.
- Perform Dermapen treatments.
- Administration of child and adult vaccinations.
- Conducting assessments to identify patients condition or changes in condition and promptly notifying Doctors to initiate appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administer medications safely while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhancing patient experience by providing holistic nursing care with a professional, friendly, approachable demeanour.
- Sterilisation of surgical instruments.
- Preventing the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Perform 12 lead ECG.
- Perform spirometry.
- Stock ordering and management.
- Vaccine management and ordering.
Registered Nurse
Australian Skin Clincs
2008.03 - 2014.12
- Assist Doctors with surgeries and minor procedures
- Carry out pre operative assessments on clients
- Provide post operative care to clients including wound care, removal of drains, sutures and staples
- Nurse injector of Dysport and Botox.
- Perform Laser hair removal and laser for treatment of Telangiectasia, Fraxel laser and IPL.
Registered Nurse
International Surgery Group
2006.02 - 2008.03
- Carried out post operative care for patients following cosmetic procedures both in a nurse led clinic setting and the home environment.
- Experience with Breast Augmentation, Breast reduction, Abdominoplasty, Blepharoplasty, Liposuction, Facelift and Rhinoplasty
- Regularly removed drains, sutures, staples and carried out wound assessment and selection of appropriate dressing.
- Responsible for determining breast implant size selection and ordering breast implants for upcoming surgeries.
- Able to liaise confidently with all team members.
Registered Practice Nurse
Health First Medical Centre
2007.02 - 2007.11
- Managed medical / surgical emergencies i.e
- Chest pain, dyspnea, haemorrhage
- Wound assessment and wound dressing
- Set up for and assisted Doctors with minor procedures
- Followed infection control procedures, and sterilising of equipment
- Administered and correctly stored both child and adult immunisations
- Obtained, labelled and sent specimens
- Managed and monitored the recall of patients.
Registered Nurse - Short Stay Surgical Ward
Queens Medical Centre
2003.07 - 2005.09
- Provided patient care in a surgical ward, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to the monitoring of patients post operatively
- Completed intravenous drug administration learning package
- Completed venepuncture learning package
- Ability to work independently in the pre assessment unit, taking patient history, recording base line measurements and providing the patient with information relevant to their upcoming surgery
- Infection control link nurse
- Mentoring of student nurses.
Registered Nurse
Wynnum Nursing Home
2001.03 - 2001.08
- Administering medications
- Caring for residents and providing general nursing care including wound assessment and wound dressing, management of PEG feeds, assisting residents with activites of daily living
- Developed and maintained nursing care plans
- Confident to liase with General Practitioner and family on behalf of the resident.
Education
Post Registration Study - Return To Nursing Practice - Nursing
University Of Nottingham
Nottingham, UK01.2003
Advanced Diploma In Nursing Studies - Nursing
University Of Sheffield
Sheffield, UK01.1999
Skills
- Committed and supportive team member who is also able to work independently.
- Strong desire to provide high standard of patient care with a calm and caring nature.
- Quick and keen to learn.
- Proficient in wound care.
- Medication and IV cannulation /administration proficient.
Certification
- Aug 2021- APNA Peripheral Venous Cannulation Course
- Feb 2023- Mater Education IV therapy and medication Administration Refresher
- April 2023 - GCPHN scholarship for Immunisation
- Aug 2023 - Completed ACN 307 Immunisation for Health Practitioners Aug 2023 - ACN 307 Immunisation For Health Practitioners
- AHPRA registration expires 31/05/2025
- CPR certification - expires 11/12/2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse in General Practice
Dr Irannezhad, Biggera Waters Family Practice
2015.05 - Current
Registered Nurse
Australian Skin Clincs
2008.03 - 2014.12
Registered Practice Nurse
Health First Medical Centre
2007.02 - 2007.11
Registered Nurse
International Surgery Group
2006.02 - 2008.03
Registered Nurse - Short Stay Surgical Ward
Queens Medical Centre
2003.07 - 2005.09
Registered Nurse
Wynnum Nursing Home
2001.03 - 2001.08
Post Registration Study - Return To Nursing Practice - Nursing
University Of Nottingham
Advanced Diploma In Nursing Studies - Nursing
University Of Sheffield
- Aug 2021- APNA Peripheral Venous Cannulation Course
- Feb 2023- Mater Education IV therapy and medication Administration Refresher
- April 2023 - GCPHN scholarship for Immunisation
- Aug 2023 - Completed ACN 307 Immunisation for Health Practitioners Aug 2023 - ACN 307 Immunisation For Health Practitioners
- AHPRA registration expires 31/05/2025
- CPR certification - expires 11/12/2024
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