Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Susan Allan

Melbourne,VIC

Overview

46
46
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Enrolled Nurse Medication Endorsed

Austin Health
Heidelberg, Victoria
08.2001 - 05.2021
  • Administered medications and treatments to patients according to established protocols.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans and strategies.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and documented changes in medical records.
  • Assisted in emergency response situations, ensuring rapid care delivery.
  • Mentored junior nurses in clinical procedures and patient interaction techniques.
  • Conducted assessments to identify patient needs and appropriate interventions.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment, adhering to infection control standards.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
  • Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
  • Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
  • Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
  • Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations, utilizing advanced life-saving skills when needed. ECG and cardiac monitoring with ECG rhythm recognition skills.

Enrolled Nurse

Surrey Hills Nursing Home
Surrey Hills, Victoria
08.1995 - 08.2000
  • General Nursing duties

On-Call Nurse

Tudor Village Mews
Lilydale, Victoria
06.1997 - 06.1999
  • Meeting patient needs as required
  • blood giucose monitoring
  • oxygen administration
  • escalating should patients require eg hospitalisation
  • weekend emergency covering
  • documentation

Enrolled Nurse

RGHH
Heidelberg, Victoria
08.1983 - 08.1996
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
  • Assisted residents with daily activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop care plans.
  • Educated residents and families on health management and wellness practices.
  • Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe environment.
  • Provided emotional support to residents and families during challenging times.

Enrolled Nurse

Rosehill Nursing Home
Bentley, Victoria
01.1980 - 01.1981
  • General nursing care

Enrolled Nurse

St Leeor and Kalimina Nursing Home
Malvern, Victoria
06.1977 - 06.1978
  • General Nursing care of the elderly
  • worked independently in the annex

Student Nurse training

RGHH
Heidelberg, Victoria
08.1975 - 01.1978
  • Orthopedics
  • Cardiology
  • Respiritory
  • Renal
  • Urology
  • Colorectal
  • Gen Med
  • General Surgery
  • A&E
  • Fairfield Infectious Diseases Hospital including paediatrics and infectious diseases

Education

General Nurses Training (completed 2 and half years) -

RGHH
Heidelberg, VIC
01-1978

Higher School Certificate -

Lilydale High School
Lilydale, VIC
12-1972

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Patient assessment
  • Emergency response
  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Infection control
  • Team collaboration

Certification

  • ECG rhythm recognition
  • CPR
  • Documentation
  • Move Smart - manual handling
  • Diabetes Education
  • Alzheimers and Dementia - identifying dilerium vs dementia
  • Compass
  • Wound care
  • Trachea Care

Timeline

Enrolled Nurse Medication Endorsed

Austin Health
08.2001 - 05.2021

On-Call Nurse

Tudor Village Mews
06.1997 - 06.1999

Enrolled Nurse

Surrey Hills Nursing Home
08.1995 - 08.2000

Enrolled Nurse

RGHH
08.1983 - 08.1996

Enrolled Nurse

Rosehill Nursing Home
01.1980 - 01.1981

Enrolled Nurse

St Leeor and Kalimina Nursing Home
06.1977 - 06.1978

Student Nurse training

RGHH
08.1975 - 01.1978

General Nurses Training (completed 2 and half years) -

RGHH

Higher School Certificate -

Lilydale High School

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