Shannon Witt
Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified CN offering proven skills in patient care, team management and leadership looking to further career by moving into management position within the Intensive Care Unit. Detail-oriented, responsive and proficient in communication with nursing staff, consumers and stakeholders. Brings 10+ year record in field of Critical Care. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse
Intensive Care Unit
St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba
03.2013 - Current
- Educated patients and family members about preventive health care and recovery.
- Directed or supervised nursing care staff in provision of patient therapy.
- Evaluated effectiveness of care by comparing patient response with observable outcomes.
- Developed and maintained departmental policies, procedures or patient care standards based on evidence-based practice guidelines or expert opinion.
- Assessed healthcare needs of patients by conducting health evaluations.
- Responded quickly and effectively during medical emergencies and provided life saving measures as necessary.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when making decisions about patient care needs.
- Coordinated services between multiple departments to keep procedures and testing on track.
- Coached and mentored other caregivers to facilitate professional growth and development.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate - Critical Care Nursing
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD01-2019
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba, QLD04-2011
Skills
- Team supervision, co-ordination and delegation
- Supporting junior and non-ICU trained staff
- Adult and pediatric Advanced Life Support competent
- Team leading on nursing shifts
- Staffing and resource management
- Short term Acting Nurse Unit Manager experience
- Proficient communicator
- Advanced critical thinking and knowledge application
- Developing therapeutic relationships with consumers
- Work cohesively within Clinical Nurse group, CNE and NUM to troubleshoot and create solutions and quality improvements
Accomplishments
- Recently was recognised for contributing and assisting to coordinate the opening and transition to the opening of newly built ICU.
- Recognised through hospital VIP awards for showing calmness and compassion in the work space
Timeline
Clinical Nurse
Intensive Care Unit
03.2013 - Current
Post Graduate Certificate - Critical Care Nursing
Queensland University of Technology
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Southern Queensland
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