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Tayla Clarke

Perth,TAS

Summary

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
Tayla Clarke