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Sharra Artz

Mudgeeraba,QLD

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with over 15 years of nursing experience and providing the highest standard direct patient care in an acute hospital setting.

Highly empathetic to the care needs of others I am seeking to utilise my current skill set and continue to grow my knowledge base by focusing on the specific care needs of my patients.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Guyra MPS (NSW Health)
11.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Worked alongside triage Registered Nurse delivering care to patients presenting to the Emergency Department
  • Competent in cannulation, venepuncture and using ISTAT

Registered Nurse

Mt View Nursing Homes Aged Care
07.2023 - 10.2023
  • Administration of medication via Webster Pack to residents.
  • Wound Care
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.

Breast Care Nurse

Healthscope (Gold Coast Private)
02.2021 - 01.2022
  • Involved in building the service for the Gold Coast Private. Also involved in assisting the service to reach "Gold Star" Standard in Breast Care
  • Fostered strong relationships with clients and families to support comprehensive social, mental and physical care.
  • Reported general, physical and mental condition of patients to support care initiatives.
  • Documented patient assessment, evaluation and responses to therapy to facilitate therapeutic intervention.
  • Involved in patient care from Diagnosis through to treatments and survivorship.

Clinical Nurse

Healthscope (Gold Coast Private)
09.2015 - 02.2021
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
  • Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
  • Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
  • Utilised evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
  • Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
  • Served as a clinical resource to staff, patients and families.
  • Facilitated patient and family education and counselling.
  • Worked closely with Nurse Unit Manager as Nurse in Charge.
  • Co-ordinated shifts and staffing (To meet KPI'S)
  • Rostering
  • Administration of chemotherapy and immunotherapy

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Healthscope (Allamanda Private/Gold Coast Private)
09.2013 - 09.2015
  • Pre-operative and Post-Operative care given to patients on the Urology/Vascular surgical ward.
  • Admitting and Discharging Patients
  • Administration of IV medications and blood products.
  • Bladder irrigations
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Endorsed Enrolled Nurse

Healthscope (Allamanda Private)
09.2008 - 09.2013
  • Rehabilitation nursing Experience
  • worked closely with the allied health team.
  • Assisting patients to maintain independence in their cares
  • General nursing cares.
  • Manual Handling.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Education

Breast Cancer Nursing

Australia College of Nursing
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Bachelor of Arts - Nursing

Charles Darwin University
Alice Springs, NT
03.2013

No Degree - Endorsed Enrolled Nurse

TAFE Queensland
Ashmore, QLD
11.2008

Skills

  • Naturally empathetic and compassionate toward others
  • Excellent Therapeutic communication skills
  • Competency in CVAD, Cannulation, Venepuncture, ISTAT, Administration of Antineoplastic medications,
  • Highly organised, self motivated and efficient
  • Ability to calm and soothe in highly emotional situations
  • Great time Management Skills
  • Educating and preceptorship of new/junior nurses
  • Palliative Care
  • Patient Education

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Guyra MPS (NSW Health)
11.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Mt View Nursing Homes Aged Care
07.2023 - 10.2023

Breast Care Nurse

Healthscope (Gold Coast Private)
02.2021 - 01.2022

Clinical Nurse

Healthscope (Gold Coast Private)
09.2015 - 02.2021

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Healthscope (Allamanda Private/Gold Coast Private)
09.2013 - 09.2015

Endorsed Enrolled Nurse

Healthscope (Allamanda Private)
09.2008 - 09.2013

Breast Cancer Nursing

Australia College of Nursing

Bachelor of Arts - Nursing

Charles Darwin University

No Degree - Endorsed Enrolled Nurse

TAFE Queensland
Sharra Artz