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Overview
Work History
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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
01.2023 - 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
02.2023 - 03.2023
  • 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
02.2021 - 02.2022
  • 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
02.2020 - 02.2021
  • 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
Sydney
11-2019

High School Certifacate -

Cathernine McAuley
Westmead
09-2016

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
02.2023 - 03.2023

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

The Children's Hospital at Westmead
01.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse/ Authorised Nurse Immuniser

NSW Health
02.2021 - 02.2022

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Westmead Hospital
02.2020 - 02.2021

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of Technology

High School Certifacate -

Cathernine McAuley

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