Laura Corbett
Wellington
Summary
Dedicated and experienced registered nurse with 15 years of experience nursing in the UK, Australia and New Zealand across varying specialties. My early nursing experience was in the challenging fast-paced environment of an Emergency department in a busy UK hospital where I was afforded the opportunity to gain an excellent foundation to my career. I gained a wealth of knowledge nursing through an agency in Melbourne across a variety of medical, surgical and critical care areas before a brief period of aged care in the sunshine coast. Over the past eight years I have been providing comprehensive post-operative nursing care in PACU in NZ.
I consider myself to be a dynamic nurse, keen to learn and reflect on my practice at all times. I feel I work as a valued team member and have good working relationships with my colleague, patients and whanau, along with working with other organisations I come into contact with. I have participated in all in house training, proficient in level 6 NZRC and have attended numerous courses over the years to optimise my knowledge. I have worked on a several quality improvement initiatives in my current role to optimise patient safety and efficacy of care and maintain a proficient PDRP. I have an excellent attendance record at work, good time management and organisational skills which are reflected in my practice. I have also been given the opportunity to step up in my current role to co-ordinate staff and patient flow while my team leader is away. I am passionate about my role as a nurse and recognised that from an early age that I have an aptitude and desire in caring for people.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse- PACU
Evolution Healthcare
01.2015 - Current
- Providing a high standard of nursing care to patients immediately following anaesthesia
- Conducting comprehensive assessment of airway, breathing, circulatory and neurological status following an operation/invasive procedure requiring anaesthesia
- Then implementing a plan of care tailoring interventions to meet individual needs
- Managing patients pain and nausea in accordance with hospital policy and providing the psychosocial support needed
- Troubleshooting, identifying and managing any post operative complications, through critical thinking and liaising with consultants
- A further integral part of my role is health education for patients and their whanua to promote their ongoing post operative recovery
- Manage patient flow and co-ordinating staff and patients in team leaders absence
- Responding promptly to emergency situation in theatre or PACU, providing life saving interventions and utilising emergency management skills and knowledge
- Maintaining accurate, detailed and timely documentation of patient assessment, intervention and management in accordance with hospital policy
- Get involved in quality initiatives within PACU and the hospital, for example I was involved in the updating and streamlining of the emergency trolleys in PACU and theatre
- Regularly preceptor new staff and students coming through PACU, orientating them to the area and offering knowlegde and support for a smooth transition.
Registered Nurse – Astra Healthcare Nursing Agency
Astra Healthcare
10.2014 - 01.2015
- Providing a high standard of nursing care across a range of specialties including ENT, orthopaedics, cardiac, neurology, urology, vascular and gynaecology
- Providing pre and post-operative nursing care for patients having elective surgery
- Initiated assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients having elective operations
- Providing expert nursing care to patients immediately post-operative up to discharge.
Registered Nurse – Allora Lodge, Maroochydore
Allora Lodge
02.2014 - 08.2014
- Co-ordinating, monitoring and supervising up to 15 staff and 64 residents
- Provide excellent care in accordance with local legislation and policy including the commonwealth Government and aged care act 1997
- Provide high standard of ongoing clinical management & completing comprehensive individual, holistic assessments and care plans for new and existing residents & evaluating care
- Ensuring all documentation is completed accurately in accordance with Regis Policy including Care Plans, ACFI and regular Clinical Assessments
- Liaising regularly with families and outlying specialities in developing Care Plans and ensuring that all care needs are provided to a high standard
- Providing palliative care to residents and co-ordinating staff to ensure all palliative care is provided to the optimum standard
- Medication management for up to 64 residents
- Regularly communicating with Medical Staff regarding Clinical care and assessing, managing and evaluating all Clinical Interventions and communicating this with Medical staff
- To lead Care staff and other clinical staff, ensuring staff provide an excellent standard of Care in line with local Policy and ensure all resident’s holistic care needs are provided
- Communicate regularly with environmental staff including laundry, catering and the lifestyle team to ensure all staff aware of individuals care needs are met and to optimise care for resident
- Lead and manage all staff to ensure a excellent standard of care is given to all residents
- Assessing, managing and evaluating all clinical incidents/emergencies promptly and effectively in line with local policy.
Registered Nurse- Agency
Victoria Nurse Specialist
11.2012 - 04.2013
- Providing a high standard of Nursing Care across a range of specialities, including Critical Care, General Medical and Surgical, Emergency, Gynaecology, Neurology, Orthopaedics, Aged care
- To provide care adhering to local policy, ensuring my knowledge of various hospital policies in Victoria up to date
- Assess patient's care needs, develop and implement care plans and management
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, medical staff and families to ensure the patient receives excellent nursing care
- Maintain clear, accurate and timely documentation of assessments, interventions and care planning of patients.
Registered Nurse- Accident & Emergency
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
12.2009 - 08.2012
- Care for critically ill patients including intubated patients
- Liaise with varying specialities to deliver specialised emergency care in accordance with the NMC Code of conduct & Hospital policy
- Demonstrated expertise in triaging patients, prioritising care and managing time effectively in a fast paced environment
- Aiding in the assessment and treatment of major and minor traumas
- Assisting in the care of the acutely ill paediatrics
- Liaising with relevant outlying specialities including police, paramedics and social work
- Communicating and supporting relatives/whanau when dealing with stressful situations including supporting grieving whanau
- Providing nursing care to patients in acute psychiatric crisis while awaiting the crisis team
- Assisting in life saving treatment in critical situations.
Band 2 Auxillary Nurse
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
11.2007 - 12.2009
- Provide high quality care for patients across all specialities
- Assisted nursing & medical staff with all aspect of patient care within my scope
- Maintaining clear and accurate records of patient care including recording vital signs, input and output.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing Studies (Adult Branch) With Distinction
Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow, Scotland07.2009
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Compassion
Clinical Procedural Skills
- Critical thinking
- Assessment & Management of patient immediately post operatively
- Airway management- LMA removal/OPA/NPA use and airway manoeuvres
- NIV/CPAP
- Safe administration of medications, including IV and controlled medications
- ECG interpretation
- Arterial line monitoring and CVC care
- Oxygen management and AIRVO use
- Resuscitation skills NZRC Level 6
Education
- NZRC Level 6
- PACU Course
- Effective management anaesthetic crisis
- New Anaesthetic Registrar Crisis Management
- Paediatric Anaesthetic Crisis Management Course
- Regional Paediatric Study day
- Anne Evan Murray Essential Assessment skills
- College of Critical care nurses symposium
Registration History
- Scotland, Nursing & Midwifery Council, 06I0119S
- Australia, Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, NMW0001774388
- New Zealand, nursing council of New Zealand, 186650
References
- Tracey Walker, PACU Team Leader, Evolution Health, Tracey.walker@wakefield.co.nz, 0212101088
- Geline Owczarek, Astra Healthcare, Geline.owczarek@astrahealthcare.co.nz, 043854316
Timeline
Registered Nurse- PACU
Evolution Healthcare
01.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse – Astra Healthcare Nursing Agency
Astra Healthcare
10.2014 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse – Allora Lodge, Maroochydore
Allora Lodge
02.2014 - 08.2014
Registered Nurse- Agency
Victoria Nurse Specialist
11.2012 - 04.2013
Registered Nurse- Accident & Emergency
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
12.2009 - 08.2012
Band 2 Auxillary Nurse
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
11.2007 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing Studies (Adult Branch) With Distinction
Glasgow Caledonian University
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