Veronique Montalba

• General Medical ward with 28 patient beds- 20 acute medical beds , four high dependency beds, and four cardiac monitoring beds.

• Worked in collaboration with doctors of varying specialties, and the extensive multidisciplinary team to provide efficient assessment of patients to deliver appropriate treatment for improved patient outcome during hospital stay.

• Provided nursing care for patients with multiple and complex comorbidities in addition to the admission diagnosis and regularly changing state of condition. Assisted with ensuring that patients continue to receive the appropriate level of care post-discharge.

• Educated patients and families on diagnosis and prognosis, symptom management, and lifestyle options.

• Provided direct patient care to acutely ill patients, stabilized patients, determined the next course of action, and escalated to the appropriate level of care.

• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections in accordance with protocol, and monitored responses.

• Certified to provide specific nursing care, such as IV cannulation, PICC management and use, and the administration of blood products.

• Managed care from admission to discharge.

• Flexible with hours, working in shift work, including morning, afternoon, and nights.

• Older People's Acute Assessment and Liaison medical ward with 31 patient beds- 27 beds for acutely ill patients and four beds specific for patients with extreme delirium.

• Collaborated with an extensive multi-disciplinary team to provide desired outcomes for patients post discharge, including assistance with continued independence or transfer to assistive living.

• Provided nursing care towards an older patient demographic with an increased need for assistance in various aspects of care.

• Experienced in providing nursing care to manage acute deterioration, chronic health issues, and palliation.

• Able to provided nursing care in unfamiliar residential aged care environments with minimal introduction prior to commencement of work.

• Flexible in hours, work responsibilities, and travelling.

• Able to quickly adapt to the work setting and the requirements.

• Assisted residents with daily living needs to maintain selfesteem and general wellness, including mobility, nutrition, and elimination hygiene.

• Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.

• Regular liaison with nurses regarding patient condition and possible concerns for patient safety and outcome.

• Assisted residents with daily hygiene cares, including bathing, dressing, oral cares, personal grooming- ensuring to maintain independence as much as possible.