Vanessa Purkiss
Lane Cove
Summary
Registered Nurse with 15 years of generalist nursing experience providing quality nursing care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilises medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse / Support Worker
Mable
01.2020 - Current
- Providing care and assistance to aged care and disability clients suffering from various medical conditions including dementia, mental health issues, rehabilitation, impaired functioning & mobility, post operative care and others as needed.
- Assisting with activities of daily living, personal care, attending medical appointments, meal preparation and general household duties.
- Social and recreational activities: taking the client for coffee and lunch, drives in local area, arts & crafts, reading etc.
- Building rapport and trust with the client through empathy and effective communication.
- Promoting and encouraging the client’s independence. Respecting the client and their ability to make decision for themselves within safety guidelines.
- Regular communication and collaboration with the client and their family members.
- Adhering to the quality and safety standards, as per the Aged Care Quality & Safety Standards commission.
Registered Nurse
Healthcare Australia
03.2019 - Current
- Completing medicals and health assessments including medical testing such as blood collection, general observations, ECGs, spirometry, audiometry etc
- Complete health checks and providing advice on health risk factors identified
- Organising referral to GP & other health professionals for follow up
- Safely and effectively administer influenza immunisations during the flu season, as per current practice and legislation
- Coordinating health clinic with the client and operational needs e.g. flu vaccination clinics
- Administrative duties: maintaining accurate records and detailed medical documentation, workers compensation paperwork, scanning and storing confidential documents.
- Adhering to the company policies and procedures, including OH & S, infection control, manual handling.
Registered Practice Nurse
Mindbodywellth Medical Practice
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Complete patient comprehensive health assessments including mini-mental assessments, updating care plans and referrals to allied health.
- Communicating effectively with nursing home staff to update on medication adjustments, changes to mobility and any deterioration in condition, as per the GPs instructions.
- Updating patient information on practice software and ensuring the accuracy and currency of medical information.
- Reviewing pathology results for any abnormalities and booking follow up appointments, in collaboration with the doctor.
- General nursing duties including wound care, administering medications (oral, s/c & IM injections), general observations, assist GP with setting up procedures etc.
- Administrative duties: answering medical queries, assisting reception staff as needed, updating excel spreadsheets, ordering stock for the practice.
- Adhering to the practice policies and procedures, including OH & S, infection control, manual handling.
Registered Nurse
Sonic HealthPlus – TMVC Sydney
06.2014 - 12.2017
- Completing corporate medicals for various clients, including performing medical testing such as ECGs, Audiometry, Spirometry, Pathology collection
- Safely and effectively administer all vaccinations within the clinic, according to current practice and legislation.
- Accurately review pathology and organise follow up appointments with patients.
- Working well within a team environment and in collaboration with the medical team and other staff
- Administrative duties: ordering stock and products, assisting reception staff, scanning documents, updating databases, monthly recall letters, daily policies and procedures.
- Adhering to the company policies and procedures, including OH & S, infection control, manual handling.
Registered Nurse & Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Royal North Shore Hospital, Gosford Hospital
09.2005 - 05.2014
- To provide and delivery a high standard of nursing care to patients; including a comprehensive approach to the physical, mental, and social aspects of recovery.
- Patient clinical assessment and observation: monitoring patient observations, cardiac monitoring, advising the medical team of any abnormal results.
- Implementing effective nursing care plans that encourage the patient’s independence and referral to the appropriate allied health professionals for home services if necessary.
- Pre-post-operative responsibilities: regular monitoring of the patient’s observations and haemodynamic status, pain management, monitor surgical wound/op sites, management of the patient’s electrolyte and fluid balances.
- General nursing duties: safe & effective administration of all medications (Oral, S/C, IM and IV), wound management, activities of daily living, nursing documentation.
- Building strong relationships with the patients based on trust and respect.
- Collaborating with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Adhering to the company policies and procedures, including OH & S, infection control, manual handling.
- Wards: Cardiology, Mental Health, Surgical, Medical, Aged Care, Rehab, Neurology.
Education
Understanding Dementia Certificate -
University of Tasmania
06-2025
CPR & First Aid Certificate -
CBD College
05-2025
Registered Nurse (Division 1) with General Registration -
Nursing & Midwifery Board
Immunisation Certificate for RNs -
Australian College of Nursing
12-2016
Bachelor of Nursing - undefined
UTS Sydney
01.2009
Certificate IV Endorsed Enrolled Nurse -
TAFE NSW
09-2005
Bachelor of Business - Business
University of Newcastle
01.2000
Skills
- Patient care & clinical assessment
- Relationship building
- Team Collaboration
- Clinical judgment
- Complex Problem-solving
- Compassion and empathy
- High level of computer literacy
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
- Jan 00 – Sept 05
- I was employed in various HR administration roles during this period. I also lived in London for approx. 6 months prior to moving into the nursing profession.
Timeline
Registered Nurse / Support Worker
Mable
01.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Healthcare Australia
03.2019 - Current
Registered Practice Nurse
Mindbodywellth Medical Practice
01.2018 - 05.2019
Registered Nurse
Sonic HealthPlus – TMVC Sydney
06.2014 - 12.2017
Registered Nurse & Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Royal North Shore Hospital, Gosford Hospital
09.2005 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Nursing - undefined
UTS Sydney
Understanding Dementia Certificate -
University of Tasmania
CPR & First Aid Certificate -
CBD College
Registered Nurse (Division 1) with General Registration -
Nursing & Midwifery Board
Immunisation Certificate for RNs -
Australian College of Nursing
Certificate IV Endorsed Enrolled Nurse -
TAFE NSW
Bachelor of Business - Business
University of Newcastle
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