Shane Eden
Ballarat,VIC
Summary
Compassionate enrolled nurse with expertise in medication administration, patient assessment, and effective communication. Committed to advocating for patients and enhancing care through collaboration and patient education.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
enrolled nurse
Royal Adelaide Hospital
Adelaide, SA
03.2015 - 03.2023
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery strategies.
- Assisted in developing nursing care policies and procedures for quality improvement.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate medical records daily.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure patient safety standards compliance.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Assisted physician with examinations, tests and procedures.
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced life saving skills when needed.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Enrolled Nurse
Royal darwin Hospital
Darwin, NT
12.2012 - 02.2015
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Trained and mentored new students from Charles Darwin uni on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
Enrolled Nurse
Flinders Medical Center
Adelaide, SA
12.2011 - 06.2012
- Evaluation and ongoing care of patients admitted to the High Dependency Unit of Surgical and Specialty Services.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care strategies.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate patient health status and needs.
- Documented patient information in electronic health records accurately.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders.
- Assisted physician with examinations, tests and procedures.
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced life saving skills when needed.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
Enrolled Nurse
Alice Springs Hospital
Alice Springs, NT
06.2009 - 06.2011
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Graduate Nurse
Alice Springs Hospital
Alice Springs, NT
09.2008 - 09.2009
- Rotation between Medical and surgical wards
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic systems.
- Ensured compliance with infection control and safety standards.
- Provided direct care to patients in the form of administering medications, wound care, vital signs monitoring, injections, and IVs.
Education
Certificate IV in Health care - Nursing Practice
Charles Darwin University
Darwin, NT08-2008
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Electronic health records
- Infection control
- Care plan development
- Collaboration skills
- Time management
- Patient education
- Vital signs monitoring
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Diabetes management
- Policy and procedure compliance
- Medical chart management
- IV therapy management
- Charting medication administration
- Direct nursing care
- Nursing assessments
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Clinical risk assessment
- Care plan implementation
- Student training
- Blood transfusion administration
- Catheter maintenance
- Tracheostomy care
- Surgical care
- Inpatient care
- Nursing staff development
- Electronic health records management
- Patient advocacy
- Telemetry and advanced cardiac care
- Seizure management
- Ventilator care
Timeline
enrolled nurse
Royal Adelaide Hospital
03.2015 - 03.2023
Enrolled Nurse
Royal darwin Hospital
12.2012 - 02.2015
Enrolled Nurse
Flinders Medical Center
12.2011 - 06.2012
Enrolled Nurse
Alice Springs Hospital
06.2009 - 06.2011
Graduate Nurse
Alice Springs Hospital
09.2008 - 09.2009
Certificate IV in Health care - Nursing Practice
Charles Darwin University