Tammy Boston
Southport,QLD
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. 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. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - Paediatrics
National Health Service
04.2020 - 01.2024
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Met with and patients to discuss and distribute information on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Expedited discharge processes by coordinating with various departments for timely completion of required paperwork.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Foster Carer
Fostering People
03.2015 - 03.2020
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Combat Medical Technician
HM Armed Forces - Army
07.2003 - 03.2015
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
- Ensured ongoing compliance with local, state, and federal regulations governing EMS through adherence to policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Coordinated with treatment centre personnel to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and paediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Transported critically ill and injured patients to nearest medical centre, using advanced life support equipment as needed.
- Documented patient information, medical interventions and patient outcomes for accurate record-keeping.
- Operated electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators or bag valve mask resuscitators in advanced life support environments.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient responses for adaptive treatment.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing - Paediatric
Northumbria University
Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Health And Social Care
Northumbria University
Newcastle Upon Tyne09.2016
Skills
- Oncology authority
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Health Promotion
- Diagnosing limited lifelong illnesses
- Compassion and Empathy
- Paediatric Basic Trauma Life Support
- Emergency Care
- Gastrostomy buttons experience
- IV setup
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Paediatric Basic Trauma Life Support (PBTLS)
- Neonatal nursing
- Seizure Management
- Feeding pumps understanding
- Emergency Procedures
- Paediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- Neurological Assessment
- Neurological Rehabilitation
Hobbies
In my spare time, I enjoy swimming, running, going to the beach, socialising with friends and family and travelling.
I have full work rights in Australia.
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Paediatrics
National Health Service
04.2020 - 01.2024
Foster Carer
Fostering People
03.2015 - 03.2020
Combat Medical Technician
HM Armed Forces - Army
07.2003 - 03.2015
Master of Science - Nursing - Paediatric
Northumbria University
Bachelor of Science - Health And Social Care
Northumbria University