Tess Alexander
4 Lytham Place West Lakes,SA
Summary
Driven nursing professional with 20 years of experience in aged care, acute care and community care. Experience conducting patient assessments, developing individualized care plans, medication administration and wound management Successful at delivering high-quality patient care to advance recovery goals and improve overall health. Highly motivated with a strong desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and great communication skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Enrolled Nurse
RDNS Silverchain
Keswick, South Australia
01.2023 - Current
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions.
- Monitoring all clients vital signs on each visit.
- Administered medications and treatments as per Clients Medication chart.
- Attending to wound management, along with weekly wound assessments to monitor progress of healing.
- Diabetes management.
- communicating with other Healthcare professionals and clients family members.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- professional driving manner, always driving with caution, courtesy, consideration and care for myself and all other road users.
Enrolled Nurse
Southern cross care
West Beach, South Australia
04.2021 - 11.2022
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Provided clients with emotional support and companionship.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Cared for wounds by changing bandages, dressings and using sterile technique to promote healing.
- Liaised between doctors and patients about care plans, progress and changing health conditions.
Enrolled Nurse
Lyell McEwin Hospital
Haydown Road Elizabeth Vale, South Australia
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Developed comprehensive client-driven case plan with short and long-term goals.
- Identified and contacted appropriate community resources on behalf of clients.
Enrolled Nurse
SA Pathology
, South Australia
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Covid testing
- Venepuncture
Phlebotomist
Clinipath
, WA
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Preparing specimens for courier collection and stock maintenance
- Specimen collection
- Taking swab samples from patients
- Venepuncture
Stay at Home Mum
stay at home Mum
11.2015 - 01.2019
- During this period I was a stay at home Mum with my Son who is now 8 years old.
Phlebotomist
Australian Clinical Labs
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Preparing specimens for courier collection and stock maintenance
- Performing patient ECG, including fitting a 24 hour holter monitor
- Specimen collection
- Taking swab samples from patients
- Venepuncture
- Domiciliary care rounds including hospital and patient homes
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Adelaide
, SA
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Patient care
- Monitoring observations
- Wound care
- Pre-op and post-op care of patients
- IV Therapy
- Medication administration
- Documentation
- Designing patient care plans
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Celtic Training
Adelaide South Australia2011
Certificate III in Aged Care - Work -
NursEd Australia
2006
Skills
- 25 years experience working in Healthcare and 10 years as an Enrolled Nurse providing professional excellence in patient care in aged care, acute care and also in the community
- Experience as a safe and cautious driver while at work as well as outside of my work, great driving record
- Valid Driver's License
- Excellent customer service, rapport building, highly personable and dependable
- Experienced Phlebotomist, have previously worked for Clinpath, also Clinipath (WA) and Australian Clinical Labs, experience in Collection centre, hospital rounds and also domiciliary rounds
- Strong initiative, highly developed communication skills, and a commitment to personal and Organizational excellence
- The ability to remain calm in a high stress situation
- Demonstrated experience in all aspects of specimen collection
- ability to Liaise in a professional manner with other Healthcare professionals and family members of clients/patients
- The ability to work well and contribute in a positive team environment
- Wound Management
- Charting Medication Administration
- Patient Care
- Patient Management
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Nursing Plan Development
- Patient Assessment and Care
- Workflow and Patient Management
- Patient Care and Education
- Referral Generation
- Policy and procedure compliance
- Diabetes management
- Patient rights advocacy
Reference
Tracey Seibert
Registered Nurse
RDNS
0403803267
Timeline
Enrolled Nurse
RDNS Silverchain
01.2023 - Current
Enrolled Nurse
Lyell McEwin Hospital
01.2022 - 08.2022
Enrolled Nurse
Southern cross care
04.2021 - 11.2022
Enrolled Nurse
SA Pathology
09.2020 - 12.2021
Phlebotomist
Clinipath
01.2020 - 08.2020
Stay at Home Mum
stay at home Mum
11.2015 - 01.2019
Phlebotomist
Australian Clinical Labs
01.2013 - 01.2015
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Adelaide
01.2012 - 01.2014
Diploma - Nursing
Celtic Training
Certificate III in Aged Care - Work -
NursEd Australia
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