Taryn Lee Cross
Narara,Australia
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with 11 years of experience caring for patients within an Acute Care setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment. I am currently working towards my CNS and I hope in time I am able to step up and be seconded into various roles to increase my skills further and add my skills to various areas.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
MAU Gosford Hospital
Gosford
02.2017 - Current
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by completing most of the education required and now expanding on those by undertaking QIP's and audits to better the MAU and support the NUM/CNE
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Utilized computerised and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system and participated in ongoing training to use it correct and how it intended to be used. This is a daily practice and ingoing learning
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Acting Nursing Unit Manager
Gosford Hospital MAU - H3
Gosford
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized care plans to meet those needs.
- Supervised staff members in the delivery of quality nursing care.
- Coordinated with other departments for admission and discharge planning activities.
- Monitored nursing staff performance to ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Promoted positive relationships between patients and families and healthcare team members.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient outcomes and plan of care changes or updates.
Acting Afterhours Clinical Support for New Grads
Gosford Hospital - Nursing Administration
Gosford, NSW
03.2024 - 03.2024
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations and standards related to the healthcare industry.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the individual needs of students.
- Created a safe, comfortable learning environment for students by establishing positive relationships with them.
- Organized activities and resources to promote student engagement in learning.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formal and informal assessments.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices in teaching methods.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills among students through problem-solving activities.
Registered Nurse
Chamberlain Gardens Age Care Facility
Wyoming
10.2016 - 02.2017
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
Registered Nurse
Royal North Shore Hospital (AAU)
St Leonards
01.2014 - 10.2016
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Learned to work with autonomy as there were strict pathways in place to deliver the care and assessment needed to shorten the length of stay for patients.
New Graduate Nurse
Royal North Shore Hospital
St Leonards
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient assessments, treatments, and discharge instructions.
- Provided direct care to patients in the form of administering medications, wound care, vital signs monitoring, injections, and IVs.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitored patient vital signs such as pulse rate, respiratory rate, temperature, and blood pressure.
- Assessed physical condition of patients by performing examinations and taking medical histories.
Certified Nursing Assistant In Training
Lady Davison Private Rehabilitation Centre
Wahroonga
01.2010 - 12.2012
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and transferring.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Recorded vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Monitored patient conditions on a regular basis and reported any changes to the supervising nurse.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care services provided in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Provided assistance with ambulation using appropriate safety techniques.
Education
Postgraduate - Acute Care
University of Tasmania
Launceston, TAS11.2022
Bachelor Of Nursing and Midwifery with Credit
University of Technology Sydney
Broadway 11.2012
Completion of HSC
TARA Anglican School For Girls
North Parramatta, NSW12.2009
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Culturally-Sensitive Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- ADL Assistance
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Medical Assessment
- Care Planning
- Wound Care
- IV and Venipuncture Certified
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Diabetes Management
- Chart Updating
- Data Collection
- Supply Restocking
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Family and Patient Support
- Patient Assessments
- Care Plan Development
- Or and ER Experience
Timeline
Acting Nursing Unit Manager
Gosford Hospital MAU - H3
03.2024 - 04.2024
Acting Afterhours Clinical Support for New Grads
Gosford Hospital - Nursing Administration
03.2024 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse
MAU Gosford Hospital
02.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
Chamberlain Gardens Age Care Facility
10.2016 - 02.2017
Registered Nurse
Royal North Shore Hospital (AAU)
01.2014 - 10.2016
New Graduate Nurse
Royal North Shore Hospital
01.2013 - 12.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant In Training
Lady Davison Private Rehabilitation Centre
01.2010 - 12.2012
Postgraduate - Acute Care
University of Tasmania
Bachelor Of Nursing and Midwifery with Credit
University of Technology Sydney
Completion of HSC
TARA Anglican School For Girls
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