Vicki Wakeling
Cessnock
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse who offers comprehensive patient care in a variety of settings including private, public and rehabilitation hospitals in metropolitan, regional, rural and international locations. Knowledgeable regarding dealing with a broad range of medical and surgical conditions. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinates with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Collaborative team membership has always been important to me to ensure that patients receive the highest level of care possible.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
St Vincent’s Private Hospital
01.2009 - 10.2022
- Orthopaedic nurse on a busy surgical ward with responsibilities for all aspects of post surgical care including wound management (including VAC dressings), pain relief, CVAD and indwelling catheter care in order to promote healing and mobility post surgery
- Administered medications via oral, CVAD, IV, SC and IM injections and via PEG/NGT tubes and monitored responses
- Assisted the surgical team in carrying out all treatments and day to day protocols
- Rehabilitation nurse in the short-stay Rehabilitation Unit with responsibility to facilitate the patients' return to independence after neurological, spinal and orthopaedic surgeries
- Experience working with people from CALD backgrounds as both colleagues and patients, including using interpreters
- As required, worked in all areas of the hospital, including cardiac, neurosurgery, respiratory and urology wards
Registered Nurse
Queensland Health
11.2007 - 11.2008
- A small rural hospital of 6 beds with an ED and aged care beds
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Involved in all aspects of patient care an wound manipulation.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Registered Nurse
Royal Rehabilitation Centre Sydney
02.2006 - 02.2007
- Worked in the Traumatic Brain Unit as a rehabilitation nurse.
- Collaborated with rehabilitation consultants to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, PEG, IV, SC and IM injections and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Registered Nurse
St Luke’s Hospital
01.2007 - 09.2007
- Rehabilitation nurse with care of patients who had undergone orthopaedic and spinal surgeries.
- Administered medications (IV, IM, SC and oral) and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided direct patient care and facilitated their return to full independence
- Managed all aspects of wound care
Registered Nurse
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia
11.2004 - 11.2005
- General surgical ward
- Collaborated with physicians and surgeons to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, CVAD, IV, SC and IM injections and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Involved in all aspects of wound management and patient care.
Registered Nurse
NT Health
01.2001 - 10.2004
- Over 2 years I completed short term contracts in these hospitals.
- Collaborated with physicians and surgeons to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, CVAD, SC and IM injections and monitored responses.
- Involved in all aspects of wound care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Education
Post Registration Certificate Course in Rehabilitation Nursing -
Royal
Rehabilitation Centre Sydney
2009
Bachelor of Social Science (Social Welfare) -
Charles Sturt University
Wagga Wagga, NSW1994
Associate Diploma - Social Science (Welfare)
TAFE
Newcastle, NSW1994
General Nursing Certificate, Royal Alexandra -
Royal Alexandra Hospital For Children
Sydney 1976
Skills
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Has worked in regional and rural hospitals
- Multitasking Skills
- Honesty and Integrity
- Motivated Attitude
- Patient Advocacy
- Strong Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Teamwork Skills
- Patient and Family Advocacy
Certification
AHPRA
National Police Check
Working With Children
First Aid
Drivers licence
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St Vincent’s Private Hospital
01.2009 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse
Queensland Health
11.2007 - 11.2008
Registered Nurse
St Luke’s Hospital
01.2007 - 09.2007
Registered Nurse
Royal Rehabilitation Centre Sydney
02.2006 - 02.2007
Registered Nurse
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia
11.2004 - 11.2005
Registered Nurse
NT Health
01.2001 - 10.2004
Post Registration Certificate Course in Rehabilitation Nursing -
Royal
Rehabilitation Centre Sydney
Bachelor of Social Science (Social Welfare) -
Charles Sturt University
Associate Diploma - Social Science (Welfare)
TAFE
General Nursing Certificate, Royal Alexandra -
Royal Alexandra Hospital For Children
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