Sue Lowe
Aldinga Beach,SA
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 30 years of diverse experience in direct patient care. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. 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.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Practice Nurse/ Nurse Manager
ProHealth Care Aldinga
04.2015 - Current
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviour's to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Provided family centred care to parents and children to monitor development and give immunisations in accordance with the National Immunisation Program
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate records and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Fostered open communication among nurses through regular team meetings, promoting collaboration and shared decision making.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Oversee infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Maintained professional demeanour by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Pathology Collector
Clinpath
04.2014 - 04.2021
- Collect blood and tissue samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.
- Educated patients on proper specimen collection techniques, ensuring optimal sample integrity and accurate test results.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of phlebotomy and specimen collection.
Practice Nurse
Berridale General Practice
03.2012 - 03.2014
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, providers regarding treatment options leading to informed decisionmaking.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing interventions that resulted in positive clinical outcomes for diverse populations.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Increased patient engagement in their own healthcare by offering resources, information, and guidance on self-care techniques.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment, adhering to infection control protocols and ensuring compliance with regulations.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate - Child And Family Health Nursing
Flinders University
Adelaide, SA06.2024
Post Graduate Diploma In Acute Care Nursing -
University of Technology Sydney
Sydney, NSW1996
Skills
- Authorised Nurse Immuniser
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Infection control measures
- Health Promotion Strategies
- Supporting families with young children
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Education
- Preventive health
- Quality Improvement
- Policy Development
- Training staff
- Equipment Sterilization
- Medication Administration
- Health screening
Additional Information
Emergency Skills for Practice Nurses Course 2021
CPR and first aid update 2022
Continuing education courses in Wound management, Sterilising updates, Infection Control updates
Authorised Nurse Immunisation Provider since 2015
Timeline
Practice Nurse/ Nurse Manager
ProHealth Care Aldinga
04.2015 - Current
Pathology Collector
Clinpath
04.2014 - 04.2021
Practice Nurse
Berridale General Practice
03.2012 - 03.2014
Post Graduate Certificate - Child And Family Health Nursing
Flinders University
Post Graduate Diploma In Acute Care Nursing -
University of Technology Sydney
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