Tiarna (Tee) Kavanagh
Miranda,NSW
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse Grade 5 from NSW Health, adept in comprehensive patient assessments and medication administration. Excelled in delivering holistic care, enhancing patient satisfaction, and leading nursing staff with strong clinical judgment and effective verbal de-escalation skills. Proven track record in improving care through continuous professional development and interdisciplinary collaboration. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - 7West Aged Care/Behaviour Unit
NSW Health
08.2020 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Highly skilled in behaviour management & de-escalation of people living with BPSD
Registered Nurse - 4West Haemodialysis Unit
NSW Health
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic kidney disease, helping them navigate complex medical information while maintaining hope for improved health outcomes.
- Increased patient safety by adhering to strict infection control protocols throughout the entire dialysis process.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing attentive and compassionate care during dialysis treatments.
- Reduced complications by accurately assessing patients' needs and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
- Established strong rapport with patients through active listening skills, empathy, and genuine concern for their wellbeing during treatment sessions.
- Educated patients and their families on kidney disease management, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health care.
Education
Master of Dementia -
University of Tasmania
Tasmania08-2026
Bachelor of Nursing - Distinction
University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW10-2019
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Comprehensive patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment skills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Cannulation accredited
- Strong verbal de-escalation skills
- Nursing staff leadership & precepting
Awards
- Recipient of the 2024 St George Hospital 'CORE Values in Action' award - Awarded for "outstanding contributions to patient care & nursing excellence, empowering both patients and staff through education, mentorship, & excellent collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimised patient outcomes & person-centred care".
Timeline
Registered Nurse - 7West Aged Care/Behaviour Unit
NSW Health
08.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse - 4West Haemodialysis Unit
NSW Health
02.2020 - 08.2020
Master of Dementia -
University of Tasmania
Bachelor of Nursing - Distinction
University of Wollongong
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