Simon Nadebaum
Parndana
Summary
Adept at enhancing patient care, I leveraged strong clinical judgment and compassion at NDIS, significantly improving patient satisfaction. Skilled in medication administration and patient education, I led quality improvement initiatives and mentored new staff, fostering a safe, empathetic environment and advancing professional nursing practices.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
NDIS
Kangaroo Island South Australia
04.2019 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA01-1994
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Patient management
- Care plan development
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- Patient evaluation
- Family education
- Taking vitals
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- Medical assessment
- ADL assistance
- Patient counseling
- Chest pain management
Timeline
Registered Nurse
NDIS
04.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Australia