Silvia James
Wagga Wagga,NSW
Summary
Experienced Nurse with a 12-year background in patient care across multiple countries. Strong time management skills enable effective handling of caseloads, ensuring optimal care for up to 13 patients. Specialized in emergency interventions, including CPR and defibrillation, executed within critical time limits. Comprehensive experience with cardiac and orthopedic patient management in diverse cultural settings.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Calvary Riverina Hospital
Wagga Wagga, NSW
09.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Developed and delivered in-service training sessions for nursing staff on topics such as wound care, pain management, and orthopedic equipment usage.
- Contributed to overall hospital performance by participating in quality improvement initiatives targeting orthopedic services.
- Provided emotional support for patients coping with chronic pain or facing complex surgeries, enhancing their overall wellbeing.
- Increased patient adherence to treatment plans through clear communication and engagement in shared decisionmaking.
- Expedited surgical scheduling processes by liaising between physicians'' offices, insurance providers, and hospital administration teams.
- Promoted a safe environment with diligent infection control measures and strict compliance with safety protocols.
- Optimized resource utilization by managing supplies inventory, anticipating needs, and minimizing waste in the orthopedic unit.
Staff Nurse Band 5
County of durham and Darlington NHS Trust
Uk, Durham
08.2021 - 07.2024
- Coordinated clinical activities as required, enabling smooth-running, efficient patient care services.
- Monitored patients closely, identifying signs of deterioration and acting quickly and appropriately to resolve.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of clinical research, developments and advancements to aid growth in patient care provisions.
- Used a holistic approach to patient care, demonstrating practical clinical understanding for optimal outcomes.
- Managed lifecycle elements of patient care programmes, from initial assessment through continued evaluation to appropriate discharge.
- Provided clinical supervision to junior nurses, supporting learning and development in line with personal targets.
- Supported continued department development, adding helpful improvement ideas to maximise clinical care provisions.
- Safely and responsibly administered prescribed patient medication, monitoring effects and changing doses accordingly.
- Maintained detailed medical records and documentation with accurate, up-to-date patient information.
- Utilised outstanding communication and relationship-building abilities to enable positive patient experiences.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Communicated effectively†with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Ensured continued personal development through strategic learning and education programmes, offering best-possible patient care.
Staff Nurse Emergency department
King saud medical city
Saudi Arabia , Riyadh
05.2015 - 03.2021
- Provided rehabilitation care and emotional support to patients and their relatives during difficult times.
- Provided outstanding care on specialist wards, demonstrating initiative to ease patient anxiety, raise quality of clinical data and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members.
- Worked closely with nursing staff to conduct ward rounds and ensure effective and efficient running of cardiac ward.
- Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with DPA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine†lab tests to support diagnosis.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviours and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients.
- Offered thorough support knowledge aiding team assignments and deliverables.
- Interacted with teams in multiple languages and provided clarification.
- Created profitable marketing campaigns for products using social media strategies and analytics.
- Coordinated cost-effective solutions across teams, significantly reducing production errors.
- Applied expert knowledge for daily completion of tasks and streamlining workflows.
- Monitored system functioning closely, troubleshooting and resolving issues.
- Assisted employee payroll processes by tracking attendance logs and expense monitoring.
- Increased site traffic through targeted marketing and social media campaigns.
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Medanta The Medicity
Haryana , India
05.2013 - 03.2015
- Provided rehabilitation care and emotional support to patients and their relatives during difficult times.
- Carefully monitored, recorded and reported changes in patient symptoms to deliver best care practices.
- Maintained appropriate inventory levels and replenished treatment areas.
- Coordinated with nurses to assess and prepare patients for tests and medical procedures.
- Resuscitated and defibrillated patients as necessary, operating life-support equipment with thorough attention to detail.
- Ensured emergency vehicles remained adequately stocked with medical supplies, guaranteeing equipment was in perfect working order.
- Accurately prepared and delivered detailed written reports on patients' injuries and treatment provided.
- Provided hospital staff with detailed patient information, including condition and treatment, upon arrival to maintain cohesive care.
Education
Bachelor degree in nursing - Nursing
NTR university of health sciences Vijayawada
Vijayawada, Andhra pradeshSkills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Patient management
- Care plan development
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- Patient evaluation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Family education
- Taking vitals
- Medication distribution
- Tracheostomy care
- Precepting
- Patient discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- Team coordination
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Emergency response
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Calvary Riverina Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Staff Nurse Band 5
County of durham and Darlington NHS Trust
08.2021 - 07.2024
Staff Nurse Emergency department
King saud medical city
05.2015 - 03.2021
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Medanta The Medicity
05.2013 - 03.2015
Bachelor degree in nursing - Nursing
NTR university of health sciences Vijayawada