Wendy Cheetham

Duties: (Permanent Part time / Casual)

• Provide direct nursing care to oncology, haematology & neurology patients, including safe administration of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood products, fluid and electrolyte replacements and other supportive therapies according to established guidelines, while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Manage central venous and peripheral access devices for therapeutic drug administration.
• Apply principles of safety and safe handling for chemotherapy administration based on drug profiles.
• Conduct thorough patient assessments for new and ongoing patients, identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Prevent the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on measures to minimise infection during their chemotherapy treatment.
• Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Educate patients and families about treatments and potential side effects.
• Provide holistic nursing care addressing the physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients and caregivers.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for optimal patient care.
• Adhere to policies, quality improvement objectives, and safety standards.
• Utilize CHARM software for clinical documentation and patient care management.
• Enhance patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs and advocate where necessary.
• Assist in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a supportive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Serve as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable years of experience and guidance to foster professional growth.

Duties: ( Permanent Part time)

• Primary health care nursing in a busy high-patient-turnover, multi-disciplinary health care practice, adhering to infection control protocols and compliance with regulations to best support and strengthen a local community's health and well-being.
• Utilize BEST PRACTICE Software effectively for accurate data entry, retrieval, and communication among healthcare team members.
• Conduct immunization clinics, contributing to improved community health outcomes through disease prevention efforts.
• Deliver high-quality patient care with strong attention to detail in emergency management, health screening, administering medications, treatments, and wound care.
• Develop and implement individualized patient care plans, in collaboration with healthcare professionals, for optimal patient outcomes.
• Advise patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Protect patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
• Coordinate patient transfers to other facilities.
• Assist physicians with diagnostic tests, examinations, and minor surgical procedures resulting in accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Participate in professional development activities to stay current on best practices in nursing care delivery methods.

Duties: (Full time)

• Worked within a multi-disciplinary field within QLD Public Health, gaining a Chemotherapy Nursing Endorsement through RBH training & study
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• 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.

Duties: (Full time)

• Pre- & Post-operative nursing care for orthopaedic skeletal, musculoskeletal & degenerative conditions and injuries
• Educated patients and caregivers on nature of diagnosis and specifics of treatment plans.
• Individualised patient care planning
• Helped patients improve mobility and functionality, perform wound dressings, prepare pain management and antibiotic therapies
• Wound Care Representative for Orthopaedic Unit prior to 2003
• Educate patients on steps to take to manage pain and how to avoid post-surgical infections.

Duties: (Casual)

• Assisted in nursing within a supportive medical and nursing team Aged Care environment whilst studying my Bachelor of Nursing
• Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
• Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing. Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
• Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.