Motivated and passionate Registered Nurse whom has a progressive career history in providing individualised and comprehensive patient centred care whilst working alongside other allied healthcare members in a multidisciplinary team to reach desirable patient outcomes. Demonstrates strong clinical judgement and consistently enhances patient care with skills in being able to manage complex patients, provide comprehensive nursing care to patients suffering from acute to chronic conditions and timely and effectively escalate deteriorating patients whilst assisting in medical emergencies. Has worked clinically in the Kimberley and South West region of Western Australia gaining exposure to a wide range of health care scenarios.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Western Australia Country Health Services (WACHS)
02.2022 - Current
Providing nursing care for acute and chronic conditions
Managing post operative patients
Utilising time management and organisational skills to perform comprehensive nursing care
Applying goals of patient care whilst providing nursing practice
Abiding by WACHS policies and procedures
Maintaining quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions
Advocating for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met treatment goals
Managing care from admission to discharge
Monitoring patients undergoing dialysis
Participating and contributing towards Medical Emergencies (MET) calls
Providing direct patient care, stabilizing patients, and determining next course of action
Working collaboratively along side allied health team members to perform patient centred care
Administering medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitoring for responses
Organizing and managing care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
Implementing medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management
Being the patients advocate throughout their time in hospital
Providing exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
Performing ISOBAR handovers to other health care professionals to safely and correctly contribute to the continuation of care for the patient
Nursing paediatric patients
Nursing geriatric patients
Nursing patients whom are on the palliative care pathway
Care Aide
Silver Chain
01.2019 - 01.2022
Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
Communicated effectively with diverse patient populations using active listening skills and cultural sensitivity, establishing trust and rapport quickly.
Documented patient progress accurately and consistently in electronic medical records, supporting continuity of care across providers.
Escalated all deterioration of clients to senior team leaders
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop personalized care plans for patients, optimizing health outcomes.
Enabled clients to feel empowered in their own homes
Assisted in making the transition from home to support living easier
Supported the smooth operation of the facility by performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry services and meal preparation as needed.
Supported patients to feel empowered in remaining their autonomy out in the community
Accompanied clients to appointments and other activities of daily living
Assisted clients with performing personal care and other grooming activities
Support Worker
Comfort Keepers
01.2017 - 01.2019
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
Developed therapeutic relationships with clients and their families/ caregivers
Promoted independence among clients through skill-building exercises and goal-setting initiatives.
Advocated for client rights and preferences in interactions with external service providers to ensure equitable access to necessary supports.
Coordinated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans for clients, ensuring their specific needs were met.
Enhanced clients' daily living skills by providing tailored support in activities such as cooking and budgeting.
Documented client progress and communicated updates to care team, contributing to continuous improvement in service delivery.
Supported clients in accessing community resources, enhancing their integration and participation in community activities.
Evaluated clients' social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans.
Utilized evidence-based practices to provide effective interventions for clients.
Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - in Nursing
Edith Cowan University
Perth, WA
12.2021
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Providing individualised patient care
Providing effective post operative care
Managing acute and chronic conditions
Performing patient health assessments
Maintaining therapeutic relationships with patients and/or their families/ carers
Managing patient loads
Apply critical thinking to high pressure scenarios
Strong Clinical Judgment
Comprehensive/complex and simple wound care
Applying compassion and empathy whilst providing nursing care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Western Australia Country Health Services (WACHS)
02.2022 - Current
Care Aide
Silver Chain
01.2019 - 01.2022
Support Worker
Comfort Keepers
01.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - in Nursing
Edith Cowan University
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