Sophie Irvine

Having recently completed my Bachelor of Nursing, I have also commenced training to work as team leader.

Aster completing my New Graduate year i began working in the Cardio-Thoracic ward and developing skills such as;

• Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
• Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
• Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
• Performed and managed specialty specific tasks such as performing and interpreting ECG's, management and removal of chest drains, management and removal of epicardial pacing wires

As a New Graduate Enrolled Nurse I began my training in the Cardio-Thoracic ward and the Urological Surgical ward and developed skills such as;

• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
• Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
• Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.