Fiona Galpin

worked in all aspects of emergency nursing, including triage and resus with specific resus skills including

invasive and non invasive mechanical ventilation

hemodynamic monitoring

managing inotropic and different infusions

ECG interpretation

arterial/venous blood gas interpretation

trauma care

• Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate bedside manner and clear communication of treatment plans.
• Utilized strong assessment skills to identify underlying health concerns and initiate appropriate interventions promptly.
• Streamlined patient flow through the department by coordinating admissions, transfers, and discharges effectively.
• Provided timely interventions for critically ill patients, stabilizing conditions and preventing further complications.
• Worked in different locations across Australia including remote communities

• Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
• Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
• Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
• Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
• worked in all aspects of ED - triage, resus, acute care, fast track

worked in ED across all clinical areas

worked in remote, predominantly indigenous communities managing emergency presentations, working as a first responder in the ambulance

managing chronic health conditions and portfolios

servicing the clinics - managing stores, pharmacy supplies and staffing

working autonomously with limited hands on medical care - liasoning with medical by phone, video conferencing and managing retrievals

working in all aspects of emergency nursing - triage, resus

ICU skills

mechanical ventilation

hemodynamic monitoring

CRRT

working in resus team

worked on the resource pool of one of Adelaides major tertiary hospitals

clinical areas

ICU

CCU

HDU

SCU/NICU

Maternity and Womens health

paediatrics

general med/surg

emergency responce nurse for the hospital

worked in different clinical areas

ED

gen med/surg

paediatrics

obstetrics

mental health

• Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
• Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
• Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• worked as team leader, hospital emergency responce team
• supported and educated junior staff

worked in different Critical Care units in both public and private settings across Adelaide

worked in cardiothoracic intensive care

managing mechanical ventilation

intra-aortic balloon pump

central lines and swan ganz catheters

transvenous/epicardial pacing

multiple infusions

Various ICU units across Adelaide

Thoracic Medicine

Intensive Care

• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Supported patient mobility by transferring them from bed to chair or other locations using proper lifting techniques, reducing the risk of injury for both patients and staff members alike during such activities.