Stephanie Woolnough
Reservoir,VIC
Summary
Professional registered nurse with substantial experience in post-anesthesia and discharge planning care within the field of IVF surgical procedures.
Skilled in patient monitoring, pain management, and ensuring a swift, safe recovery. Strong focus on team collaboration, flexible with changing needs, and reliably achieves desired outcomes. Known for compassionate care, critical thinking, and effective communication.
Looking to further advance my career and knowledge within the field of IVF nursing at Melbourne IVF, and of course contribute to the care, success and professionalism that already exists there.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PACU Registered Nurse
Epworth Ekera Day Hospital
05.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs and administering medications post surgery with a good understanding of the types of analgesics that work well for IVF procedures
- Reduced recovery times through effective pain management and being able to recognise when patients aren't able to advocate pain relief for themselves
- Maintained accurate records of medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and other critical data points for proper evaluation of patients'' progress during recovery. Including recognising when to escalate moments of care I.e significant trends in vital signs
- Promoted teamwork among nursing staff, fostering a supportive environment conducive to high-quality patient care.
- Provided emotional support to patients during their postoperative experience, creating a positive atmosphere that facilitated smooth recoveries.
- Ongoing hand hygiene surveillance, education and auditing through the NHHI
PACU Registered Nurse
East Melbourne Specialist Day Hospital
06.2017 - Current
- Increased patient comfort during recovery by addressing anxiety and concerns about surgery results.
- Reduced recovery times through effective pain management and close collaboration with the surgical team. Once again recognising when to gently encourage pain relief if the patient feels too ashamed/unsure to ask
- Mentored new PACU nurses, sharing best practices for efficient patient turnover and discharge processes.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with advancements in nursing practices and trends within the PACU specialty area - recent in service on the use of GLP-1 medications and the implications of fasting. *currently in the process of organising in service on OHSS.
- Managed challenging cases effectively by utilising clinical judgment, problem-solving skills, and prioritisation techniques in dynamic situations.
- Contact made with recycling company to reduce costs on company and reduce waste footprint for environmental sustainability
- Efficient phone and I.T use when making external contact with patients- in the process of developing email template to send to patients as part of their pre admission work up
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Tasmania
TAS12-2008
Skills
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Airway management
- Post-anaesthesia care
- Pain management
- Sound knowledge of how IVF procedures are undertaken and the processes involved
- Basic understanding of IVF terminology and the various medications used to support and stimulate IVF
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Medication and IV administration
- Transabdominal follicle ultrasound competent
- Excellent phone manner and good understanding of IT use in the use of healthcare settings
Certification
Transabdominal Follicle Ultrasound for Nurses
Timeline
PACU Registered Nurse
Epworth Ekera Day Hospital
05.2022 - Current
PACU Registered Nurse
East Melbourne Specialist Day Hospital
06.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Tasmania
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