Taylah Sims

Self-motivated and personable Nursing Graduate aspiring to professionally challenge my newly learned skillset while also expanding my knowledge of the ... environment. A Registered Nurse dedicated to lifelong learning, committed to the provision of the highest standards of primary health care, with a great ability to adapt to new situations and environments. Continuously strives for professional development whilst remaining dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all patients.

• Manual Handling
• HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (including defibrillation)
• HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support
• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
• Infection Control training - COVID-19
• DHS Working with Children Check
• DHS/NDIS Disability Services Check
• Proficient use of Sunrise EMR & PAS with strict documentation
• Excellent interpersonal and patient education skills
• Able to communicate effectively and work well within the multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to set priorities and make independent decisions of a complex nature
• Respects the rights and dignity of all patients whilst maintaining confidentiality.
• Reliable, punctual and adaptable
• Committed to life-long learning
• Thrives under pressure in a high-intensity environment
• Strongly adheres to protocols and guidelines.

The University of South Australia

Adelaide, SA - 04/2024

Bachelor of Nursing

Trinity College

Evanston, SA - 11/2019

Year 6 - Year 12

One Tree Hill Primary School

One Tree Hill, SA - 11/2012

Reception - Year 5

Royal Adelaide Hospital - Haematology/ Bone Marrow Cancer Transplant Unit, Ward 7E Wing 1. 

(8th January 2024- 1st March 2024)

- Was a member of a multi-disciplinary team providing care to patients with cancers of various types such as leukaemias, lymphomas, myelomas and solid organ tumours. 

- Independently recognised and responded to deteriorating patient status, and therefore conducted strict documentation of vital signs and escalation to the multi-disciplinary team. 

- Witnessed the administration of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radiotherapy and therefore developed a comprehensive understanding of the related side effects.

- Learning the role of a cancer nurse and developed strong communication methods and relationships with patients and their families. 

- Within scope of practice, frequent use of The Australian Injectables Drug Handbook & MIMS when preparing and administering IV medications, as per the protocol. 

- Developed broad knowledge of various types of medications, their uses, contraindications and side effects. 

- Understanding mechanisms of actions when administering all medications. 

- Developed great sense of working independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment. 

- Further improved dedication to lifelong learning in a proactive approach to patient care.

Royal Adelaide Hospital - Plastics, Dermatology & Urology, Ward 6F Wing 2. 

(30th January 2023- 26th March 2023)

- Participated as an active member of the multi-disciplinary team caring for patients pre & post-surgery. 

- Performed intricate wound care to patients post-surgery of skin grafts, free-flaps, BTM application and therefore gained a comprehensive understanding of the uses of different dressings and importance of infection control. 

- Liaising with allied health and medical teams to ensure patient outcomes and safety. 

- Adhering to relevant legislation and local policies, ensuring workplace safety, confidentiality and professionalism. 

- Implemented comprehensive safe and effective evidence-based nursing care. 

- Answering call bells and support patient comfort and safety by performing Pressure Area Care, adjusting bed rails and equipment. 

- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Modbury Hospital - Emergency Department.

(14th November 2022 - 11th December 2022)

- Patient flow from admission to discharge. 

- Conducted initial assessments and recommended relevant nursing interventions for varying patients. 

- Within scope of practice, prompt preparation and administration of IV medications in a high-urgency area. 

- Participated as an active member of the multi-disciplinary healthcare team, including assisting nurses and doctors with emergency care to patients in the Resus room and escalating deteriorating patient status to the registered medical officer. 

- Developed great ability to conduct ECG's as well as being able to differentiate between a normal and abnormal ECG. 

Star of the Sea, Wallaroo - Aged Care. 

(16th May 2022 - 12th June 2022)

- Understanding the carer role and assisting residents with Activities of Daily Living.

- learning common medications, their uses and side effects. 

- Performing resident vitals and conducting relevant assessments. 

- Understanding the scope of practice as a student nurse in a rural setting. 

- Collaborated with healthcare team to provide quality of life care with resident's wishes, rights, cultural preferences and individual differences in mind. 

SAAS Volunteer - Mallala & Gawler Ambulance 

(July 2020 - February 2021)

- Attended training nights to assist SAAS paramedics by going through scenarios of delivering urgent care to patients of deteriorating status. 

- Recognising and responding to abnormal patient vital signs. 

- Frequent revision of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid. 

- Strict patient documentation. 

- Correct manual handling and infection control techniques. 

Heewon Ryu

Ryu.heewon@sa.gov.au

0401 577 723

Clinical Nurse

Andrew Mogridge

Andrew.Mogridge@sa.gov.au

0409 342 559

Senior Cancer Nurse

Tylah Oschmanns

Tylah.oschmanns@sa.gov.au

0401 200 632

Registered Nurse

Jihan Abimosleh

Jihan.abimosleh2@sa.gov.au

0413 313 389

Associate Nurse Unit Manager

Stuart Loudon