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Victoria Cross

Smiths Lake,NSW

Summary

I am a compassionate, efficient and very adaptable individual with a strong desire to travel as a registered nurse in order to broaden my experiences both personally and professionally. I am more than willing to take any opportunity that presents itself to me as I find this the most valuable way in which I can continue to learn and grow.


I predominantly have a surgical background, which has granted me with impeccable time management and compressive assessment skills that can be applied in any nursing role. Through my experiences to date I have learnt to communicate on a proficient level, both verbally and electronically, as well as provide safe, responsive and holistic patient centered care whilst collaboratively working within a multidisciplinary team.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Agency Nurse

HCA
07.2022 - Current
  • Acute Medical/Surgical: Tweed Hospital, Griffith Base Hospital, Kununurra Hospital, Byron Central Central.
  • All skills as listed below including in-charge shifts.
  • Newly acquired skills through agency include: working within Indigenous communities and Paediatric nursing.

Mixed Medical/Surgical Nurse

Forster Private Hospital
11.2021 - 09.2022
  • Postoperative cares: PCA management, neurovascular observations, IV medication and fluid administration, drain and wound management.
  • Dementia and Delirium care.
  • Palliative care: symptom management and comfort cares, use of syringe drivers, communicating with family members.
  • Discharge planning – liaising with ACAT, respite facilities and nursing homes.
  • In charge: managing the team on shift and preparing for oncoming staff, communicating with local bed managers, admitting and transferring patients.
  • Cannulation and blood collection.

Surgical Nurse

Lismore Base Hospital
03.2021 - 11.2021
  • Post-operative management: monitoring patients post GA, spinal injections and LA blocks.
  • Administration of blood products, TPN and IV medications.
  • Patient education to ensure reduced pain, prevent infection and provide ongoing safety for both staff and patients.
  • Stoma cares including Nephrostomy, Ileostomy and Colostomy – changing appliances, fluid balance.
  • Insertion of IDC and Nasogastric tubes, and furthermore the management and removal of all access devices - surgical drains, CVADs.
  • Simple and complex dressing management including NPWT.
  • Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information and providing frequent updates on patient progress.

Sub-Acute Mental Health Nurse

Byron Central Hospital
07.2021 - 10.2021
  • Comprehensively assessing patients using tools such as MMSE, CWS, CIWAAR and AWS tools – and responding appropriately. Continuing to monitor progress to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
  • Engaging in ward based programs with patients such as talk therapy circles, mindfulness and meditation and self-regulating workshops to educate and provide a safe environment within the healthcare setting.
  • Working within a multi-disciplinary team (occupational therapists, social workers, psychologists).

Graduate Program

The Tweed Hospital
01.2020 - 02.2021
  • Peri-operative cares: ensuring patients are prepared and consenting for surgery. This includes a thorough assessment of patients health and surgical needs.
  • Post-operative cares within a range of specialty areas including: Colorectal, Urology, Breast, Endocrinology and Upper GI.
  • Recognising the deteriorating patient and applying appropriate nursing cares in accordance to protocols and procedures.
  • Stoma cares including Nephrostomy, Ileostomy and Colostomy – changing appliances, fluid balance
  • Insertion of IDC and Nasogastric tubes, and furthermore the management and removal of all access devices - surgical drains, CVADs
  • Simple and complex dressing management including NPWT. This includes dressing changes and infection prevention.
  • Pain management and medication administration.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing -

Southern Cross University
Lismore, NSW
10.2019

Skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Highly adaptable and always willing to learn
  • Supportive attitude, professionalism and strong work ethic
  • Providing care that is safe, responsive and appropriate
  • Capacity to provide compassionate and empathy
  • Leadership when required - teaching new staff and students, in-charge shifts

References

LARELLE HEWETT (RN)

Email: larelle.heweyy@health.nsw.gov.au

Phone: 0448 848 245


FIONA FRANCIS (NUM)

Email: fiona.francis@health.nsw.gov.au

Phone: 6639 9550



Timeline

Agency Nurse

HCA
07.2022 - Current

Mixed Medical/Surgical Nurse

Forster Private Hospital
11.2021 - 09.2022

Sub-Acute Mental Health Nurse

Byron Central Hospital
07.2021 - 10.2021

Surgical Nurse

Lismore Base Hospital
03.2021 - 11.2021

Graduate Program

The Tweed Hospital
01.2020 - 02.2021

Bachelor of Nursing -

Southern Cross University

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