Stephaine Watson
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse/Midwife with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environments. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Aiming to leverage knowledge and expertise within the perioperative environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Kyabram District Health Service
11.2020 - Current
- Planned, executed, directed and evaluated nursing care given to surgical patients through perioperative experience to promote highest quality and patient safety.
- Admitted, assessed and prepared patients for surgery in accordance with health provider policies and individual patient needs.
- Educated patients and loved ones regarding operating procedures, expectations, side effects and recovery process.
- Provided compassionate, individualized care for each patient while in operating room.
- Evaluated patient's level of pain, implementing effective medications and pain management techniques.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patients.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Prepared and assisted anaesthesiologist in maintaining patient airway and health status.
Registered Midwife
Echuca Regional Health
01.2024 - Current
- Diagnosed and treated patients with high-risk complications.
- Offered primary care to expecting mothers and newborn infants.
- Performed prenatal and postnatal examinations.
- Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
- Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
- Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during, and after labor.
- Followed professional standards and guidelines by adhering to ethical and legal guidelines and maintaining continued education certifications.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Echuca Regional Health
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize medication errors.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions and caseloads.
- Maintained outstanding patient care levels through attentive and compassionate grounds.
Education
Postgraduate Degree of Midwifery -
Latrobe University
Bendigo, VIC01.2023
Bachelor of Nursing -
Latrobe University
Shepparton, VIC12.2019
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Teamwork
- Cultural Awareness
- Adaptability
- Professionalism
- Pain Management
- Surgical Treatment Planning
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- IV Insertion
- Airway Management
Professional Memberships
Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation
Membership Number: 466645
Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board AHPRA
Registration Number: NMW0002337708
Referee
Tracey Hughes
Perioperative Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Kyabram District Health Service
E: trotti@live.com.au
P: 0417 597 226
Karen Taylor
Maternity Nurse Unit Manager - Echuca Regional Health Service
E: ktaylor@erh.org.au
P: 0448 557 139
Timeline
Registered Midwife
Echuca Regional Health
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Echuca Regional Health
10.2021 - 12.2022
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Kyabram District Health Service
11.2020 - Current
Postgraduate Degree of Midwifery -
Latrobe University
Bachelor of Nursing -
Latrobe University
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