Wendy Taylor
35 Southampton Drive,Langwarrin,VIC
Summary
Accomplished Clinical Nurse Specialist with a proven track record at St. Vincent Public Hospital, highlighting expertise in patient care coordination and leadership. Excelled in mentoring staff, improving patient satisfaction through interprofessional collaboration, and leading by example in critical thinking and compassionate care. Demonstrated commitment to professional development and excellence in nursing.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Specialist
St. Vincent Public Hospital
11.2019 - Current
- Mentored nursing staff through professional development opportunities, enhancing their skill sets and competencies.
- Served as a clinical expert resource for fellow nurses, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on ongoing learning and growth.
- Organised training sessions for staff, ensuring they were prepared to perform their duties efficiently and safely.
- Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
- Provided counselling and information to patients and families.
- Communicated effectively with department managers to promptly correct issues.
Registered Nurse, Medical Unit
St. Vincent Hospital
02.2016 - 11.2019
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Learnt the required skills for each of the units on 10 East
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying doctors and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Glamorgan
United Kingdom06-2014
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Patient confidentiality
- Critical thinking
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Compassionate care
- Leadership and Management
Competencies
MET study day. Department of Critical Care Medicine study day
Up to date BLS training
Code Grey training
Move smart training
Area Warden training
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Specialist
St. Vincent Public Hospital
11.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical Unit
St. Vincent Hospital
02.2016 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Glamorgan
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