Teah Smillie
Flinders
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate registered nurse with over 5 years experiences, 3 which have been in a fast paced Emergency Department setting, and most recently the last twelve months have been in TWH Cardiac diagnostics. I have a strong passion for critical care nursing and am committed to delivery high quality patient centred care. Recognised for my empathy, compassion and love for the profession, I take pride in my ability to critically think, task prioritisation and time management skills. I am a reliable team player and am eager to expand my skills and continue my professional development in the Cardiac Catheter and diagnostic unit.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
NSW Health
Wollongong, NSW
04.2025 - Current
- Assist in diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures: angiography, PCI, PPM, AICD and loop recorder insertion, exercise stress tests as well as analysing cardiac holter monitors
- Ability to scrub, scout and monitor these patients through the various procedures in the cath lab, including the ability to interpret ECG's, vital signs and early recognition of complications and deterioration
- Have been participating in the 24/7 on call roster for 9 months
- Ability to maintain sterility and adhere to strict infection control policies and procedures during procedures
- Provide both pre and post procedural care, including recovery monitoring, patient education and discharge planning
- Ability to enter RedCap data entry for the department for research
- Showing eagerness to work towards a portfolio and CNS within the department
- Led the unit as Nurse in charge - coordinating work flow and patient flow through the department
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
NSW Health
Wollongong, NSW
02.2022 - Current
- Experience working in fast paced and time crucial environment, involving neonates, paediatrics and adult patients
- Trained to work in the resuscitation rooms in the ED
- Experience caring for ventilated patients, patients receiving NIV, management of patients with arterial lines, assist in airway management during RSI, prepare and administer emergency medications during RSI and cardiac arrest situations
- Set up and assist during sterile procedures such as arterial lines, chest drains and lumbar punctures
- Completed my advance life support this year through the ACCCN
- Completed my post graduate certificate through the Australian College of Nursing in critical care
- Completed my preceptor course so I hold the ability to better nurture and teach new staff and new grads
- Confident in cannulation, venepuncture, nasogastric tube insertion on neonates, paeds and adults and also male and female catheters
- Confident in the insertion of airway adjuncts such as OPA, NPA and LMA
- Confident in the detection and escalation of deteriorating patients
- ECAT accredited
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
NSW Health
Wollongong, NSW
02.2021 - 02.2022
- I completed my New Graduate year on A5 during the peak of covid.
- Team work was crucial and we relied heavily on each other working as a team for our own and patient safety.
- Openness and transparency was crucial during my time here as there was a lot which was unknown regarding the covid-19 virus, and maintaining patient confidentiality was extremely important.
- During my new grad year on this ward, I perfected the use of PPE, gained the skills of working with high flo oxygen, NIV and using the telemetry monitors in the A5 Annex.
Pharmacy Assistant
Blooms The Chemist
Kiama, NSW
01.2012 - 12.2019
Education
Post Graduate Certificate - Critical Care Nursing
Australian College of Nursing
12-2024
Bachelor - Nursing
University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW10-2020
Diploma - Nursing
TAFE NSW
NSW10-2019
Skills
- Task prioritization
- Advanced life support certification
- Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking
- Strong clinical documentation
- Team collaboration
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Critical care nursing
- Ability to work in all areas of TWH Cardiac diagnostics unit
- Strong vascular access skills
Timeline
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
NSW Health
04.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
NSW Health
02.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
NSW Health
02.2021 - 02.2022
Pharmacy Assistant
Blooms The Chemist
01.2012 - 12.2019
Bachelor - Nursing
University of Wollongong
Diploma - Nursing
TAFE NSW
Post Graduate Certificate - Critical Care Nursing
Australian College of Nursing