Susan Jones
Goolwa,SA
Summary
Caring Nurse with a proven track record at Royal Adelaide Hospital, Goolwa Medical Centre and others, demonstrating exceptional clinical judgment and compassionate care. Skilled in emergency care, general nursing, patient assessments and infection control measures. Renowned for enhancing patient satisfaction by blending empathetic support with expert clinical skills.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Enrolled Nurse
Goolwa Medical Centre
07.2017 - Current
- Practice Nurse assisting with procedures, sterilising, dressings, care planning, >75 health assessments, DVA program.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
Enrolled Nurse
Cadell Street Clinic
03.2013 - 06.2017
- Practice Nurse, care planning, ECG, health assessments, dressings.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Enrolled Nurse
Millhouse Medical Centre
08.2007 - 02.2013
- Practice Nurse care planning, ECG, assisting with procedures, sterilising, dressings.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
Volunteer Ambulance Officer
SAAS
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Volunteer A/O at Goolwa
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care during transport to medical facilities.
- Reduced response times with effective communication and coordination between dispatchers, first responders, and hospital staff.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations through meticulous documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and transport details.
- Collaborated with fellow Ambulance Officers to coordinate responses for multi-casualty incidents effectively.
Enrolled Nurse
South Coast District Hospital
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Theatre, GE unit, general wards.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
Enrolled Nurse
Royal Adelaide Hospital
01.1994 - 01.2000
- Emergency Department, ECGs, dressings, patient history, observations, resus,
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
Enrolled Nurse
Medstaff
01.1993 - 01.1995
- Agency Nursing
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
Enrolled Nurse
Agency
01.1984 - 01.1993
- Agency Nursing in Peter Mac Cancer Centre, PANCH, Queen Vic, Alfred Hospitals, Aged Care Facilities.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviour's and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Enrolled Nurse
Deniliquin Hospital
02.1981 - 01.1984
- General Hospital Nursing
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
No Degree - Enrolled Nurse
Deniliquin Hospital
Deniliquin10.1982
Annesley College
Adelaide11.1979
Skills
- Good communicator
- Reliable
- Well organised
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate Care
- Wound Management
- Emergency Care
- Care plan implementation
- Disease Prevention
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Monitoring
- Compassion and Empathy
- Performing ECGs
Personal Particulars
Enjoy dragon boating, camping, bush walking, beach, family time, gardening, reading, boating. movies.
Timeline
Enrolled Nurse
Goolwa Medical Centre
07.2017 - Current
Enrolled Nurse
Cadell Street Clinic
03.2013 - 06.2017
Enrolled Nurse
Millhouse Medical Centre
08.2007 - 02.2013
Volunteer Ambulance Officer
SAAS
01.2002 - 01.2007
Enrolled Nurse
South Coast District Hospital
01.2000 - 01.2002
Enrolled Nurse
Royal Adelaide Hospital
01.1994 - 01.2000
Enrolled Nurse
Medstaff
01.1993 - 01.1995
Enrolled Nurse
Agency
01.1984 - 01.1993
Enrolled Nurse
Deniliquin Hospital
02.1981 - 01.1984
No Degree - Enrolled Nurse
Deniliquin Hospital
Annesley College
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