Gaelyn Watson

• Assisted anaesthetist in operating theatre across multiple specialties.
• Provided support in neonatal, paediatric and adult anaesthetic procedures
• Competent in scrub and circulating nurse roles for surgical cases.
• Ensured safe patient care and preperation throughout periopertative stages.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop tailored care approaches for complex cases.
• Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing team performance through knowledge sharing and support as well as fostering teamworkand improving unit efficiency.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
• Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
• Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
• Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Implemented evidence-based practices into daily routines to continuously improve quality of care provided to patients undergoing surgery.
• Reduced risk of infection by maintaining a sterile environment and following proper protocols during surgeries.
• Assisted with patient respiratory needs by administering oxygen, inserting OPA's and applying suction and jaw thrust.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams during complex surgeries to provide seamless coordination of tasks among healthcare professionals.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

• Worked across multiple Sydney hospitals, supporting theatre teams in Anaesthetics and as a Circulating Nurse.
• Delivered consistent, high-standard perioperative care in diverse clinical environments

• Assisted with setting up theatres for gynaecological and Obstetric surgery.
• Assisted Anaesthetists with Anaesthetics for gynaecological and obstetric procedures.
• Assisted Registered Nurses in Delivery Suite and Newborn Special Care nursery when required.

• Escorting Adult and Paediatric Pre and Postoperative patients to and from Theatres.
• Assisting Registered Nurses on a busy Urology Ward by taking a patient load.

• Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective treatment outcomes.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies to foster recovery.
• Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and prioritize care interventions.
• Served as a preceptor for new hires, facilitating their integration into the hospital's culture and protocols.
• Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
• Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
• Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

• Administered patient care, ensuring comfort and safety throughout hospitalization.
• Streamlined medication administration processes, improving efficiency in unit operations.
• Implemented infection control measures, enhancing overall patient safety standards.
• Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and skill enhancement.
• Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Provide wholistic and culturally appropriate care to the elderly.

Student Enrolled Nurse