Stephanie Millar
Brisbane
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse at the Mater Hospital, adept in critical thinking and person-centred care. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and exceptional therapeutic communication.
Experienced with pre and post surgical patient care. Utilises knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions, contributing to improved patient outcomes. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit/ Orthopaedics
Mater Hospital
02.2024 - Current
- Critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs
- Conducting assessments to identify changes in condition, and deterioration, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions
- Safe medication administration according to establishment guidelines and Nursing Standards of Practice
- Providing person-centred care, holistic nursing care that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to develop therapeutic relationships with patients, families and colleagues
- Maintaining infection control protocols
- Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Admissions and discharges
- Pain management, including regional, ketamine infusions, and PCA
- Management of diabetic patients including insulin infusions
- Preparing pre-operative patient. Caring for post-operative patients.
- General Suegical nursing with experience in orthopaedic, hepatobiliary, and gastroenterology
- Management of drains, including IDC, stoma, bellovac and PTC.
- Documentation and incident reporting
Team Leader Commercial Cleaning Cleaning
InTec Commercial Cleaning
03.2022 - 01.2024
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.
- Collaborated with client to establish shared goals and ensure alignment across teams.
- Enhanced productivity by implementing efficient work processes
- Increased customer satisfaction ratings by closely monitoring service quality standards and addressing issues promptly.
- Writing Standard Operating Procedures
- Assisting with rostering
AIN
Lorero Nursing Home
11.2012 - 01.2022
- Assisting with ADL's and personal cares for residents with complex care needs
- Identifying deterioration and escalating to registered nurse.
- Maintaining a clean, safe environment by adhering to infection control principles, sanitising surfaces, and correct waste disposal procedures
- Therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to develop positive relationships with residents and family
- Accurate documentation
- Promoting independence in guidance with careplans
- Dementia care
Education
Bachelor Of Nursing -
Central Queensland University
Brisbane, QLD11.2023
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Person-centred care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Wound care
- Excellent therapeutic communication
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit/ Orthopaedics
Mater Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Team Leader Commercial Cleaning Cleaning
InTec Commercial Cleaning
03.2022 - 01.2024
AIN
Lorero Nursing Home
11.2012 - 01.2022
Bachelor Of Nursing -
Central Queensland University