Shae Goodman

• Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
• Performed frequent ongoing assessments of patients' status to address changes.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.

At CCU I provided recovery-orientated mental health care to consumers transitioning to independent living, I:

• Became involved in the care of 24 independent consumers
• Safely administered psychotropic medications
• Effectively managed positive and negative symptoms of mental health conditions
• Organised therapeutic activities which promote wellness, mindfulness and socialisation
• Promoted healthy coping strategies to consumers in distress
• Participated in mental health reviews and tribunals
• Connected consumers to NGOs and support services
• Promoted independence by facilitating skill development

• Self-managed a patient load of two rooms (2-8 beds) per day, within scope of practice
• Followed proper procedure for removal of catheters and PIVCs
• Performed wound sterilisation and dressings, providing education to patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds to prevent infection
• Prevented, treated, and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers
• Maintained impeccable hospital sanitation for most effective treatment of wounds, e.g., Aseptic Non-Touch Technique, 5MOHH, and infection control procedures

• Self-managed daily patient load of 4-bed-bay, within scope of practice
• Confidently dispensed and administered IV, IM, oral, sublingual, topical and subcutaneous medications
• Developed and implemented individual plans of care in collaboration with healthcare team to promote patient and family-centered care in healing environment
• Evaluated patient response, histories, complaints, and current symptoms then modified plan of care accordingly throughout patient stay

• Self-managed daily patient load of 4-bed-bay, within scope of practice
• Monitored and analysed telemetry readings to inform nursing practice and guide care plans
• Assisted in treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and cardiac dysrhythmia
• Conducted regular cardiac and pain assessments, kept vigilant of symptoms, documented findings in patient records, and notified physicians of abnormal findings
• Administered pain management medication based on acuity of symptoms in accordance with critical judgement to improve patient satisfaction

• Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support, meaningful activity and companionship
• Assisted with end-of-life cares as well as patient death protocols
• Assisted patients with Activities of Daily Living to maintain health, such as hygiene cares, grooming, meals, medication, mobility (including use of equipment), and general wellness
• Monitored and documented patient intake and outtake measures, mental status, sleep, vital signs, and eating pattern - recognising and reporting any deterioration in patient health status
• Re-positioned patients regularly to prevent pressure injuries
• Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance