Susan Hansen
Maclean,NSW
Summary
Proven Endorsed Enrolled Nurse with extensive experience at Northern NSW Local Health District, adept in medication and IV administration, geriatric and medical/rehab person centred care. Demonstrated ability to improve Patient outcomes through effective communication and team coordination. Excelled in implementing infection control measures, reducing hospital -acquired infections significantly. Committed to ongoing professional development in clinical judgment and Patient eduction.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Northern NSW Local Health District
01.2019 - Current
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and communicated with multidisciplinary healthcare team members to develop care plans that would implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Assisted patients in performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching.
- Educated patients/family,carers on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections. Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens and disposing of waste properly
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Northern NSW Local Health District
12.2017 - 01.2019
- Provide a high level of care to patients with cognitive impairment
- Supervision of AINs, delegation of tasks
- Administer medication
- Wound dressings
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviours to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Assistant in Nursing
Seven Day Adventist Aged Care
10.2017 - 12.2018
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Assistant In Nursing
Mareeba Aged Care
06.2010 - 11.2015
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes. Understanding of the Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI).
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- New staff mentorship
Community Service Worker
Clarence Valley Council
02.2009 - 08.2010
Pharmacy & Dispensary Assistant
Iluka Pharmacy
03.2003 - 01.2010
Education
Resource Nurse - Wounds - Skin Integrity
Northern NSW Local Health District
Diabetes Recourse Nurse - Diabetes Management
Northern NSW Local Health District
Principles of Emergency Care Certificate (PEC EN) -
Australian College of Nursing
2018
Diploma of Nursing, Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing - Enrolled Nurse
North Coast TAFE
Ballina, NSW10.2017
Skills
- Medication and IV administration, EMR Systems, Clinical Documentation
- Team Coordination, Patient care planning and Discharge
- Patient/Family/Carer Education
- Clinical judgment, Medical assessment
- Patient Assessments/FIM
- Physical/Cognitive assessments
- Mobility and ADL Assistance (Falls Champion)
- Manual Handling (Train the trainer)
- Wound Management (Wound Resource Nurse on ward & Skin integrity)
- Diabetes management (Diabetes Resource Nurse for ward)
- Infection control measures/Hand hygiene (Auditor)
- Currently completing catheter insertion/removal and IVC/Venepuncture
Certification
- NSW Driver Licence Class C
- ARPHA Registration NMW0002130829
- First Aid Certificate
- Police Check - current
- WWCC 1484135E
- Certificate IV in Aged Care (Essentra Training)
- Certificate III in Pharmacy Operations (North Coast TAFE)
Referees
Seamus Jarbour
Nicole Bennett
Timeline
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Northern NSW Local Health District
01.2019 - Current
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Northern NSW Local Health District
12.2017 - 01.2019
Assistant in Nursing
Seven Day Adventist Aged Care
10.2017 - 12.2018
Assistant In Nursing
Mareeba Aged Care
06.2010 - 11.2015
Community Service Worker
Clarence Valley Council
02.2009 - 08.2010
Pharmacy & Dispensary Assistant
Iluka Pharmacy
03.2003 - 01.2010
Resource Nurse - Wounds - Skin Integrity
Northern NSW Local Health District
Diabetes Recourse Nurse - Diabetes Management
Northern NSW Local Health District
Principles of Emergency Care Certificate (PEC EN) -
Australian College of Nursing
Diploma of Nursing, Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing - Enrolled Nurse
North Coast TAFE
- NSW Driver Licence Class C
- ARPHA Registration NMW0002130829
- First Aid Certificate
- Police Check - current
- WWCC 1484135E
- Certificate IV in Aged Care (Essentra Training)
- Certificate III in Pharmacy Operations (North Coast TAFE)
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