Emily T***

CAREER SUMMARY

Registered Nurse with 6 years of experience providing person-centred nursing care to older adults across residential aged care and community care environments. Experienced in comprehensive resident assessment, clinical care planning, medication management, wound care, chronic disease management, dementia care, palliative care and clinical documentation. Strong background in monitoring residents' health conditions, identifying changes in clinical status and coordinating appropriate interventions with doctors, allied health professionals, families and multidisciplinary care teams. Skilled in maintaining accurate clinical records, managing medication rounds, supporting infection prevention and control, and responding appropriately to clinical deterioration and emergency situations. Strong understanding of Australian aged care requirements, clinical governance, workplace health and safety, infection control and person-centred care principles.

EDUCATION

Deakin University, Geelong VIC
Bachelor of Nursing — Nursing, February 2017 – December 2019

EXPERIENCE

Southern Cross Care Services, Melbourne VIC — Registered Nurse, January 2023 – Current

Provide person-centred nursing care to residents with diverse physical, cognitive and complex health needs.
Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and monitor residents' physical, psychological and functional wellbeing.
Develop, implement and review individualised care plans in collaboration with residents, families and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Administer medications safely in accordance with medication orders, clinical procedures and organisational policies.
Conduct regular medication rounds and monitor residents for therapeutic effects, adverse reactions and changes in clinical condition.
Provide wound assessment, wound management and dressing changes in accordance with clinical requirements and evidence-based practices.
Monitor and manage residents with chronic conditions including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, respiratory conditions and other age-related health issues.
Provide care and support to residents living with dementia and cognitive impairment using person-centred and supportive approaches.
Monitor residents for changes in health status and escalate clinical deterioration or emerging health concerns appropriately.
Respond to medical emergencies and provide appropriate immediate nursing interventions within scope of practice.
Coordinate medical appointments, pathology testing, specialist reviews and follow-up care as required.
Communicate regularly with general practitioners, allied health professionals, pharmacists, residents and their families regarding clinical care.
Provide palliative and end-of-life care while supporting residents' comfort, dignity, preferences and quality of life.
Complete accurate clinical documentation, progress notes, medication records, incident reports and care plan reviews.
Support infection prevention and control practices including hand hygiene, PPE, isolation procedures and infection surveillance.
Monitor residents' nutrition, hydration, weight and continence status and coordinate interventions where required.
Assess falls risks, pressure injury risks, mobility needs and other clinical risks and implement appropriate preventative strategies.
Supervise and provide clinical guidance to enrolled nurses and personal care workers in accordance with scope of practice.
Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, clinical handovers, case reviews and quality improvement activities.
Maintain compliance with organisational policies, professional nursing standards, workplace health and safety and aged care requirements.

Victorian Aged Care & Community Services, Melbourne VIC — Registered Nurse, January 2020 – December 2022

Provided comprehensive nursing care to older adults across residential aged care and community-based care settings.
Conducted initial and ongoing health assessments and identified changes in residents' physical and cognitive condition.
Developed and reviewed individual care plans based on residents' clinical needs, preferences and goals.
Administered medications and completed medication documentation in accordance with approved procedures.
Performed wound assessments, dressing changes and ongoing monitoring of wound healing.
Supported residents with chronic disease management, pain management, continence care and mobility needs.
Provided care for residents with dementia, Alzheimer's disease and other age-related cognitive conditions.
Monitored vital signs, blood glucose levels, fluid balance, nutritional intake and other relevant clinical observations.
Recognised and escalated deterioration in residents' health conditions to senior nurses and medical practitioners.
Assisted with medical reviews, specialist appointments, pathology collection and other clinical investigations.
Provided palliative and end-of-life nursing care while maintaining resident comfort and dignity.
Communicated with residents, families, general practitioners, pharmacists and allied health professionals regarding care needs.
Maintained accurate clinical records, progress notes, medication charts, incident reports and care documentation.
Assisted with falls prevention, pressure injury prevention, manual handling and clinical risk management activities.
Followed infection prevention and control procedures and maintained appropriate clinical hygiene standards.
Participated in clinical handovers and multidisciplinary team meetings to ensure continuity of care.
Supported care staff with clinical advice and provided guidance regarding residents' care requirements.
Assisted with emergency responses and provided first aid and nursing interventions when required.
Participated in quality improvement activities and contributed to maintaining safe and effective clinical practices.
Maintained professional standards and complied with relevant nursing, aged care, workplace safety and organisational requirements.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Clinical Nursing: Resident assessment, clinical assessment, vital signs, medication administration, wound care, chronic disease management, pain management, continence care, nutrition and hydration monitoring

Aged Care: Residential aged care, dementia care, person-centred care, healthy ageing, falls prevention, pressure injury prevention, mobility support, behavioural support, care planning

Medication Management: Medication administration, medication rounds, medication reconciliation, medication documentation, adverse reaction monitoring, medication safety

Wound & Clinical Care: Wound assessment, wound dressing, pressure injuries, skin integrity management, infection monitoring, clinical observations

Dementia & Behavioural Care: Dementia care, Alzheimer's care, cognitive impairment, responsive behaviours, person-centred approaches, emotional support

Palliative Care: Palliative care, end-of-life care, pain management, comfort care, family support, advance care planning

Clinical Documentation: Progress notes, care plans, medication charts, incident reports, clinical assessments, handover documentation, clinical records

Infection Control: Infection prevention and control, hand hygiene, PPE, standard precautions, transmission-based precautions, infection surveillance

Emergency & Clinical Response: Clinical deterioration, emergency response, first aid, basic life support, escalation procedures, clinical risk assessment

Multidisciplinary Care: General practitioners, allied health professionals, pharmacists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, families and care teams

Software: Clinical documentation systems, electronic medication administration records, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, electronic care management systems

Professional Skills: Clinical judgement, communication, empathy, leadership, teamwork, time management, prioritisation, problem-solving, resident advocacy and family communication

Education

2017-02 to 2019-12
Bachelor of Nursing — Nursing
Deakin University, Geelong VIC

Skills

Registered Nurse | Aged Care Nursing | Residential Aged Care | Community Care | Person-Centred Care | Clinical Assessment | Resident Assessment | Care Planning | Clinical Documentation | Medication Administration | Medication Management | Medication Rounds | Wound Care | Wound Assessment | Wound Dressing | Pressure Injury Prevention | Chronic Disease Management | Pain Management | Dementia Care | Alzheimer's Care | Cognitive Impairment | Behavioural Support | Palliative Care | End-of-Life Care | Falls Prevention | Manual Handling | Mobility Support | Continence Care | Nutrition Monitoring | Hydration Monitoring | Vital Signs | Blood Glucose Monitoring | Infection Prevention | Infection Control | PPE | Clinical Deterioration | Emergency Response | First Aid | Basic Life Support | Clinical Risk Assessment | Incident Reporting | GP Liaison | Allied Health Coordination | Family Communication | Multidisciplinary Team | Clinical Handover | Care Plan Review | Medication Documentation | Quality Improvement | Clinical Governance | Aged Care Standards | Workplace Health and Safety | Nursing Standards | Resident Advocacy | Leadership | Communication | Teamwork | Clinical Judgement | Time Management | Problem Solving

Occupation: Registered Nurse — Aged Care

Experience: 6 years

Location: Victoria, Australia

Skills: Aged Care Nursing, Medical Devices, Clinical Assessment, Care Planning, Medication Management

Experience: 6 years

Daily rate: AUD 400

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