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Scouja Otim

Registered Nurse
Goodna ,QLD

Summary

Hardworking Registered Nurse with four years of experience in providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Ambitious Board Certified Registered Nurse specializing in telemetry, medical-surgical and behavioral health care. Expert in all aspects of patient care with success in working with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans focused on helping patients recover from medical or surgical procedures and manage complex mental disorders. Accomplished in leading unit-based groups to improve delivery of care and patient satisfaction.

Overview

13
13
years of post-secondary education
15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Salvation Army
Chapel Hill, QLD
04.2021 - Current
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
  • Contributed substantially to successful accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.

Registered Nurse

Healthcare Australia and PRN healthcare
Woolloongabba , QLD
06.2020 - 04.2021
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
  • Create and maintain liaison with doctors and patients’ families.
  • Provide counseling services to patients and families.
  • Maintained clear concise and accurate patient records.
  • Tracked patient pain management plans nutritional regimes and changes in patient mental health behavior.
  • Working effectively with multidisciplinary teams coordinating admissions.
  • Ensuring smooth handovers, reviewing caseloads and ensuring continuity of patient care.
  • Educate, inform, counsel and support patients and families in clinical patient care.

Registered Nurse

Riverlink Family Practices
Ipswich , QLD
01.2019 - 06.2020
  • Evaluated, implemented and designed tailored health care plans specific to patient needs and concerns.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Prepared and sanitized rooms before surgical procedures and assisted surgeons during operations with medical equipment.
  • Updated patient charts using Best practices software with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Maintained constant communication with physician and other members of care team.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Fostered improvement in all operational facets, including staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
  • Diabetes management, Asthma management and patient education, Patient triaging, emotional guidance, patient scheduling, health promotion, care plan review and creation, Immunization, wound treatment, sample collection
  • Perform ECG, Spirometry, and Ankle Brachial Pressure Index
  • Assist in procedure, casting, Manage receptionist area, including greeting visitors and responding to telephone and in-person request for information and received and distributed faxes, sent faxes and mail in a timely manner, follow up with patient care and visited, call ambulance when doctor requested

Registered Nurse

Blue Care
Ipswich , QLD
02.2018 - 12.2019
  • Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Observe patients for signs of changes in condition and record progress.
  • Adhering to patient care plan, administering medications, wound care and administration. Perform vitals
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking test readings, identifying irregular readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

Registered Nurse

Pioneer Health Service
Greenbank , QLD
11.2017 - 12.2018
  • Examined wounds and treated lacerations with bandaging, suturing and topical medications.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Used Best practices software to create detailed patient reports on patient's condition status and treatments received.
  • Assessed and treated STDs in both males and females.
  • Worked in women's health services, including providing contraception, counseling on reproductive issues and assisting with family planning needs.
  • Evaluated new patients by taking vital signs, reviewing lab results and taking visual assessment of patients.
  • Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
  • Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
  • Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits
  • Manged reception area, including greeting visitors and responding to telephone and in-person request for information and received and distributed faxes, sent faxes and mail in a timely manner, follow up with patient care and visited, call ambulance when doctor requested
  • Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain.
  • Applied and removed casts, sutured soft tissue injuries, and changed dressings.
  • Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.

Registered Nurse

Dr Dr McAuliffe-lower limb orthopaedics
Ipswich , QLD
10.2018 - 11.2018
  • Examined wounds and treated lacerations with bandaging, suturing and topical medications.
  • Educated patients and families on managing illness or injury including post-treatment home care needs and medication administration.
  • Developed and implemented individual plans of care in collaboration with members of healthcare team to promote patient and family centered care in healing environment.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
  • Referral to relevant allied health provide, referral to other surgeons and paperwork required for this including hospital admission paperwork.
  • Order relevant radiology and follow up results in timely manner. Answer phone and book patient in and follow up appointments.
  • Taking and make phone call to check on patient’s clinical condition.

Nurse Assistant

Healthy Staff agency and first choice agency
Capalaba , QlD
01.2016 - 12.2017

Enrolled Nurse

Pioneer Health Services
Greenbank , QLD
12.2016 - 11.2017

Registered Nurse Student Placement

RBWH (ENT, medical)
01.2016 - 11.2017

Enrolled Nurse Student Placement

Regis Bulimba(Aged care), Canossa Private Hospital, Oxley (rehabilitation), Stanthorpe hospital Bris
06.2014 - 12.2016

Nurse Assistant

Belasco Court Caring Centre
Indooroopilly , QLD
01.2014 - 12.2016
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
  • Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing - Registered Nurse

Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane
01.2016 - 11.2017

Diploma of Nursing - Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing

Tafe Queensland
Brisbane
01.2014 - 12.2015

Certificate III in Aged Care - Nurse Assistant

Tafe Queensland
Brisbane
01.2013 - 06.2013

Certificate- Frist Aid -

Fluid Learning
Brisbane
11.2020 - Current

High School -

Corinda State High School
Brisbane
01.2008 - 12.2012

Certificate II in Active Volunteering -

Corinda State High School
Brisbane
01.2011 - 11.2012

Certificate II in Business -

Certificate II in Active Volunteering
Brisbane
01.2011 - 12.2012

Skills

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Timeline

Registered Nurse

Salvation Army
04.2021 - Current

Certificate- Frist Aid -

Fluid Learning
11.2020 - Current

Registered Nurse

Healthcare Australia and PRN healthcare
06.2020 - 04.2021

Registered Nurse

Riverlink Family Practices
01.2019 - 06.2020

Registered Nurse

Dr Dr McAuliffe-lower limb orthopaedics
10.2018 - 11.2018

Registered Nurse

Blue Care
02.2018 - 12.2019

Registered Nurse

Pioneer Health Service
11.2017 - 12.2018

Enrolled Nurse

Pioneer Health Services
12.2016 - 11.2017

Nurse Assistant

Healthy Staff agency and first choice agency
01.2016 - 12.2017

Registered Nurse Student Placement

RBWH (ENT, medical)
01.2016 - 11.2017

Bachelor of Nursing - Registered Nurse

Queensland University of Technology
01.2016 - 11.2017

Enrolled Nurse Student Placement

Regis Bulimba(Aged care), Canossa Private Hospital, Oxley (rehabilitation), Stanthorpe hospital Bris
06.2014 - 12.2016

Nurse Assistant

Belasco Court Caring Centre
01.2014 - 12.2016

Diploma of Nursing - Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing

Tafe Queensland
01.2014 - 12.2015

Certificate III in Aged Care - Nurse Assistant

Tafe Queensland
01.2013 - 06.2013

Certificate II in Active Volunteering -

Corinda State High School
01.2011 - 11.2012

Certificate II in Business -

Certificate II in Active Volunteering
01.2011 - 12.2012

High School -

Corinda State High School
01.2008 - 12.2012
Scouja Otim Registered Nurse