Siobhan Bratten
Gold Coast,QLD
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with two years of experience in surgical and medical wards. Proficient in surgical patient care, assessment, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Strong advocate for patient rights, ensuring delivery of individualized and compassionate care. Committed to maximizing skills and making a positive impact on patient lives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Queensland Health
Gold Coast, QLD
05.2025 - Current
- Perform comprehensive clinical assessments to identify patient needs, including Q-ADDS, the regional early warning score system for detecting patient deterioration.
- Administer medications and therapies including IV infusions, controlled drugs and management of medical devices such as NG tubes, catheters and high-flow oxygen delivery.
- Respond promptly to emergency situations, performing life-saving interventions as required.
Registered Nurse (General Surgery Ward)
Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha
Christchurch, New Zealand
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Provided direct care to patients pre and post surgery, monitoring vital signs, managing pain and carrying out assessments to identify complications.
- Worked closely in a multi-disciplinary team with doctors, registered nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and social workers to implement and adjust patient care plans.
- Maintained professional development by attending regular inservice education sessions to ensure my nursing care is evidence-based, and so that I can provide exceptional care.
Hospital Aide
Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha
Christchurch, New Zealand
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Hospital aide in the nursing pool, provided essential support to nursing staff throughout all wards of the hospital.
- Assist nursing staff with mobility, transfers and personal hygiene of patients. Restocking ward supplies & general housekeeping.
Healthcare Assistant
Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha
Christchurch, New Zealand
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Worked for the COVID workforce team, which entailed being deployed to various areas including rest homes and hospitals across the city, to assist with increased acute demand and staff shortages.
- Maintained a high level of professionalism and productivity while working in a fast-paced environment to provide care to patients.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Rapid Assessment of the Acutely Unwell Patient
Ara
Christchurch, New Zealand09.2025
Masters of Nursing Science -
University of Otago
Christchurch, New Zealand12.2023
Bachelor of Applied Science - Sports Nutrition
University of Otago
Dunedin, New Zealand11.2021
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Monitoring
- Informed consent
- Patient education
- Wound care
- Complex dressings
- Pain assessment and management
- Analgesics administration
- Continuous infusion pumps
- Documenting observations
- Communicating with multidisciplinary team
Hobbies and Interests
- Hiking
- Attending the gym
- Running
- Skiing
- Baking
- Travelling
Professional Development
- 80 hours of professional development including education on Medication Safety, Blood Transfusion Competency, Intravenous Fluid Therapy, New Zealand Early Warning Score, Safe Patient Handling, Pressure Injury Prevention, CVAD Endorsement, Entonox Administration, Interprofessional Education and Principles of Te Tiriti Waitangi.
- New Entry to Practice Programme in New Zealand, which provides support to new graduate nurses and professional development to facilitate transition into the first year of work in clinical areas.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Queensland Health
05.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse (General Surgery Ward)
Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha
01.2024 - 04.2025
Hospital Aide
Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha
11.2022 - 12.2023
Healthcare Assistant
Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha
03.2022 - 11.2022
Graduate Certificate - Rapid Assessment of the Acutely Unwell Patient
Ara
Masters of Nursing Science -
University of Otago
Bachelor of Applied Science - Sports Nutrition
University of Otago