Taylor Taverner
Perth
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
02.2020 - Current
- Completed and graduated from a 12-month graduate program specializing in general medicine, general surgery, endocrinology, oncology, and hematology, where I was then given a permanent contract and remained before moving on to the emergency department for the past three years.
- Performed emergency response procedures, including CPR and airway management, to stabilize patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care, improving adherence to treatment plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Assistant in Nursing
Aegis Aged Care Group
07.2016 - 02.2020
- Operated patient lift equipment to safely transfer individuals with mobility challenges.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement personalized care plans for patients.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity and enhance comfort and wellbeing
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with residents.
- Performed accurate documentation of resident information according to established protocols for both record-keeping and funding purposes.
- Specialized in and found a passion for working with clients with dementia, learning the necessary skills to improve their daily lives.
- I took on roles of leadership by orienting and training new staff to the company standard, as well as obtaining medication administration competency.
Customer Service Cashier
Coogee Continental Deli
07.2013 - 08.2016
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, promoting a welcoming environment for customers.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Met customer service goals and exceeded customer expectations.
- Assisted in training new employees, ensuring they were knowledgeable about company policies and procedures.
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Emergency Nursing
University of Tasmania
TAS12.2024
Bachelor - Nursing
University of Notre Dame Australia
Fremantle, WA08.2019
Skills
- Hospice and palliative care
- Chemotherapy administration
- Engagement in quality improvement programs
- Peripheral intravenous catheter insertion competency
- Current advanced life support training
- Proven Team leader in the emergency department
- Proficient in the role of triage in the emergency department
- Individualised care-plan creation and implementation
- Strong clinical judgment
- Major Incident Medical Management and Support accredited
- Current Working with Children clearance
- Current Manual Handling Training
- Willingness to obtain a more recent police clearance
- Current class C divers license
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
02.2020 - Current
Assistant in Nursing
Aegis Aged Care Group
07.2016 - 02.2020
Customer Service Cashier
Coogee Continental Deli
07.2013 - 08.2016
Post-Graduate Certificate - Emergency Nursing
University of Tasmania
Bachelor - Nursing
University of Notre Dame Australia
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