Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

STACEY WARBURTON

Ranelagh,Australia

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Enrolled Nurse (EN) with progressive career history, currently working in Forensic Mental Health, 4 days per fortnight and Orthopaedics/ surgical specialities 4 days per fortnight. I am responsible for direct patient care, pre theatre and post theatre, triage and care coordination in fast-paced surgical environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Experienced with over 9 years of in orthopaedics, plastics, burns, urology maxfac ENT and mental health. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction and effective team work.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Enrolled Nurse

Tasmanian Health Service
02.2013 - Current
  • Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
  • Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information and providing frequent updates on patient progress.
  • Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
  • Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Performed frequent ongoing assessments of patients' status to address changes.
  • Determined patient risk by utilizing subjective and objective data obtained through patient interaction.


  • Forensic Mental Health (current employment)
  • collaborate with allied health professionals to achieve expect outcomes
  • liaise with treating teams to develop, implement and maintain care plans, including risk management and treatment plans
  • administration of depot injections , monitoring of patients post injection as per policy and procedure
  • create a therapeutic relationship with patients and significant others
  • create a safe environment for staff and patients
  • emotional resilience, self harm awareness , compassion and empathy for patients struggling with mental ill health
  • monitor and document changes in behaviours, assess mental state
  • complete MSE and DASA competently
  • accurate and timely documentation
  • physically restrain a patient as part of a code black team, to prevent injury to self property, other patients or staff
  • awareness of the forensic mental health setting , security and confidentiality
  • cultural awareness
  • drug and alcohol testing
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Enrolled Nurse

Huon Elder Care
03.2012 - 02.2013
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses, with direct/indirect supervision from RN
  • Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
  • Evaluated charting procedures for adherence to best practices.
  • Identified and assisted with opportunities for performance improvement activities on unit and with other service areas.

Care Assistant

Huon Elder Care
04.2003 - 03.2012
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of residents and competently responded.
  • Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for residents well-being.
  • Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
  • Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Built strong relationships with residents to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged residents in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help residents move around personal and public spaces.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound residents to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Transported residents via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
  • Assisted residents with washing and showering

Education

Diploma - Enrolled Nurse (Medication Endorsed)

TAFE Tasmania, Tasmania
2012
  • Professional development completed
  • Continuing education
  • References:


Debbie Virth ortho/surg spec NUM debbie.virth@ths.tas.gov.au mobile 040085184


Leanne Hardner RN orthopaedics/surgical specialties home phone 62451103 mobile 0437457302 lhardner@bigpond.net.au


Darren West NUM forensic mental health tas

61660502 mobile 043 664 4873

darren.west@ths.tas.gov.au


Kate smith Clinical Nurse Consultant, mental health short stay unit/mistral place/emergency department/clozapine clinic. RHH

mobile 04326768014

kathryne.smith@ths.tas.gov.au







Skills

  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Immunizations and Vaccinations
  • IV endorsed
  • Patient Examination
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Medication Administration
  • Time Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • First Aid

Timeline

Enrolled Nurse - Tasmanian Health Service
02.2013 - Current
Enrolled Nurse - Huon Elder Care
03.2012 - 02.2013
Care Assistant - Huon Elder Care
04.2003 - 03.2012
TAFE Tasmania - Diploma , Enrolled Nurse (Medication Endorsed)

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