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Sarah Zanetti

Nagambie,VIC

Summary

Compassionate Endorsed Enrolled Nurse with extensive experience at Nagambie Healthcare, excelling in medication administration and patient advocacy. Demonstrated clinical judgment and leadership by improving patient satisfaction ratings and implementing effective infection control measures, significantly reducing hospital-acquired infections while fostering a supportive healing environment.

Experienced with patient care, clinical support, and emergency response. Utilizes effective communication and critical thinking skills to manage patient needs and coordinate with healthcare teams. Track record of maintaining patient safety and delivering compassionate care in diverse medical settings.

Healthcare professional with solid background in providing high-quality patient care and clinical support. Recognized for collaborative teamwork and results-driven approach, consistently adapting to changing medical needs and priorities. Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, and maintaining accurate medical records.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Endorsed Enrolled Nurse

Nagambie Healthcare
03.2016 - 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.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • 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-term health outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
  • Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
  • Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
  • Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
  • Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
  • Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
  • Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
  • Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
  • Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
  • Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications or performing invasive procedures.
  • Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.

Endorses Enrolled Nurse

Murchison Community Care
09.2009 - 04.2017
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • 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-term health outcomes.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.

Education

Certificate IV In Nursing (with Med, Admin End.) - Nursing

Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE
VIC

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Patient care
  • Direct patient care
  • Clinical documentation
  • Patient assessment
  • Infection control
  • Patient management
  • Clinical judgment
  • Compassionate care
  • Family education
  • Healthcare ethics
  • Wound management
  • Care coordination
  • Care plan implementation
  • Critical care nursing
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Community health
  • Treatment Planning
  • Palliative care
  • Nursing assessments
  • End-of-life care
  • Patient advocacy
  • Patient assessment and care
  • Discharge coordination
  • Charting medication administration
  • Workflow and patient management
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Taking vitals
  • Collecting vitals
  • Wound care
  • Professional bedside manner

Timeline

Endorsed Enrolled Nurse

Nagambie Healthcare
03.2016 - Current

Endorses Enrolled Nurse

Murchison Community Care
09.2009 - 04.2017

Certificate IV In Nursing (with Med, Admin End.) - Nursing

Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE

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