Tara Carron
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Resourceful Staff Nurse with just over one year of experience caring for patients and working closely with other healthcare staff. Well-rounded individual skillful in providing emotional support to patients and families, performing various diagnostic tests and administering medication. In-depth knowledge of oncology and hematology nursing care techniques and methods.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
Tallaght University Hospital
Tallght , Dublin
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Performed diagnostic tests such as blood draws, urine analysis and electrocardiograms.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Conducted patient education on medical treatments and procedures.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Identified potential problems or issues that may arise during treatment, such as drug interactions or allergies, and provided appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in a timely manner.
- Educated nursing students on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
Student Nurse
Tallaght University Hospital
Tallaght , Dublin
09.2018 - 08.2022
- Monitored patient status and reported update to senior medical staff.
- Operated under direction of licensed nursing professionals and pursued opportunities to learn new skills.
- Monitored patient progress throughout their stay in the hospital setting.
- Cared directly for patients by assisting with daily living activities and mobility needs.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Supported personal hygiene needs of patients and monitored fluid input and output for permanent records.
- Demonstrated knowledge of pharmacology principles when preparing medications for administration.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, including vitals, assessments, and lab results.
- Interacted with patients in a professional manner while providing compassionate care.
- Performed physical exams and collected vital signs for assigned patients.
Healthcare Assistant
Tallaght University Hospital
Tallaght , Dublin
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Collaborated with members of multi-disciplinary teams when required for patient care decisions.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living.
- Participated in training sessions regarding new policies, procedures, equipment usage.
- Provided emotional support to family members who were dealing with illness or death of loved ones.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Implemented creative activities to emotionally support patients throughout medical treatment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin11-2022
Skills
- Case Management
- Medication and IV Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Disease Prevention
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient Education
- Specimen Collection
- Family Education
- Hospice Care
Certification
- I graduated with a second class honors degree.
Affiliations
- i like to keep active by exercising in the gym and going on runs.
Accomplishments
- Preceptorship role, I was often given student nurses to work with as I provide good education
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Tallaght University Hospital
11.2022 - 12.2023
Healthcare Assistant
Tallaght University Hospital
02.2022 - 07.2022
Student Nurse
Tallaght University Hospital
09.2018 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Trinity College Dublin
- I graduated with a second class honors degree.
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