Suzanne Higgins
Streaky Bay,SA
Summary
Have been working in the Community for last 5 years. Able to work unsupervised. Dedicated Enrolled Nurse with proven expertise in patient care and wound management, honed at SA Health. Excelled in delivering compassionate care, reducing hospital-acquired infections significantly, and fostering patient and family education.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Enrolled Nurse
SA Health
03.1993 - Current
Community Enrolled Nurse
Able to work unsupervised within a Community Setting.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes unsupervised
- 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.
- Educated patients 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Modbury Hospital School of Nursing
Adelaide, SA03-1988
Skills
- Medication administration
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient care
- Direct patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Wound management
- Care coordination
- Care plan implementation
- Home health care
- Geriatric care
- Community health
- Palliative care
- Nursing assessments
- Phlebotomy techniques
- End-of-life care
- Intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal certification
- Catheter maintenance
- Direct nursing care
- Patient rights advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Wound care
- Mobility assistance
- Care plan development
Accomplishments
Manual Task Facilitator Trained.
Certificate 3 in Health and Safety.
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- South Australia Driver's License
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Certificate IV in Health Care (Ambulance)
- Emergency Awareness (Fire Safety)
- Level 3 Health and Safety Rep.
- Mental Health First Aid
- Hand Hygiene and Infection Control
Timeline
Enrolled Nurse
SA Health
03.1993 - Current
- First Aid Certification
- South Australia Driver's License
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Certificate IV in Health Care (Ambulance)
- Emergency Awareness (Fire Safety)
- Level 3 Health and Safety Rep.
- Mental Health First Aid
- Hand Hygiene and Infection Control
No Degree - Nursing
Modbury Hospital School of Nursing
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