SIAN D'SOUZA
Rouse Hill,NSW
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at The Children's Hospital at Westmead, excelling in emergency response and patient assessment. Proven leadership in multidisciplinary teams, prioritising patient care while implementing quality improvement initiatives. Skilled in IV cannulation and triage, consistently delivering exceptional care in high-pressure environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
The Children's Hospital at Westmead
Westmead, NSW
2023.01 - Current
- Time management skills within a fast-paced environment.
- Recognising and identifying deteriorating patients.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations utilising advanced emergency skills.
- Advanced skills in IV cannulation, nitrous sedation, plastering, and tissue gluing.
- Resusitation and triage skills in accordance with NSW Health and Sydney Children's Hospital Network policies and procedures.
- Supported physicians during trauma resuscitations in the Emergency Department.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
Registered Nurse, Paediatrics
Blacktown Hospital
, NSW
2023.02 - 2023.03
- Participated in multidisciplinary patient care rounds to ensure the quality of care delivery to paediatric patients.
- Confident in paediatric skills, e.g. NGT insertion, in-and-out catheters, administration of oxygen using high-flow nasal prongs, and caring for surgical and orthopedic patients.
- Gained experience in leading a team of nurses and roles including managing admissions and discharges, prioritising patient care.
Registered Nurse/ Authorised Nurse Immuniser
NSW Health
Westmead , NSW
2021.02 - 2022.02
- Completed the authorised Nurse Immuniser Course.
- Conducted mass immunisations for Covid-19 within mass vaccination hubs.
- Assisted in training junior nurses for nursing immunisations
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Westmead Hospital
Westmead, NSW
2020.02 - 2021.02
- Utilised evidence based practice guidelines when making decisions regarding patient care needs.
- Assisting in procedures such as ascitic taps
- Performed vital signs monitoring for early identification of changes in patient condition or response to treatment plan.
- Adhered to hospital policies and procedures while providing quality patient centered care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualised patient plans of care.
- Administering blood products and blood transfusions
- Preparing patients for procedures and providing care post-procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Technology
Sydney2019-11
High School Certifacate -
Cathernine McAuley
Westmead2016-09
Skills
- Interpersonal skills including written and verbal communication
- Teamwork
- Critical thinking
- Prioritisation of patient care
- IV cannulation
- Triage skills
- Emergency response
- Patient assessment
- Team leadership
- Quality improvement
Clearance Checks
- Working With Children's Check
- National Police Check.
Certification
- Australian Nurse Immunisation Certificate
- Registration under Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Paediatrics
Blacktown Hospital
2023.02 - 2023.03
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
The Children's Hospital at Westmead
2023.01 - Current
Registered Nurse/ Authorised Nurse Immuniser
NSW Health
2021.02 - 2022.02
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Westmead Hospital
2020.02 - 2021.02
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Technology
High School Certifacate -
Cathernine McAuley