Belinda Gatehouse
YANDINA
Summary
With extensive experience at Ramsay Health Care, I excel in delivering high-quality intensive care and emergency nursing, highlighted by expertise in hemodynamics monitoring and compassionate patient care. My proactive approach has significantly improved patient outcomes, leveraging skills in medication administration and advanced life support. Renowned for fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, I embody a commitment to excellence and continuous professional development.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered-nurse, Intensive Care and Emergency.
Ramsay Health Care
04.2009 - Current
- Utilised critical thinking skills to prioritise nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualised care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
- Assisted in life-saving procedures such as CPR, intubation, and defibrillation during critical situations in the Emergency Department.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on shared goals, and promoting teamwork within the Emergency Department.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Northern Beaches Health Service, Manly Hospital
09.2001 - 03.2009
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes, central lines and heamodynamic monitoring.
- Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
- 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.
Registered Nurse, ICU, HDU and Wards.
Mayne Health
10.1999 - 06.2001
- Utilised critical thinking skills to prioritise nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- 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.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Northern Sydney Health, Royal North Shore Hospital
03.1997 - 10.1999
- 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.
Registered Nurse, New Graduate Program
Northern Sydney Health, Royal North Shore Hospital
03.1996 - 02.1997
- Utilised critical thinking skills to prioritise nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- 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.
Education
Certificate - Remote Area Emergency Care
Bledisloe Medical
Sunshine Coast, QLD12-2024
Graduate Certificate - Intensive Care Nursing
NSW College of Nursing
Sydney, NSW10-1999
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Technology Sydney
Sydney, NSW11-1995
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Hemodynamics monitoring, including Arterial Lines and central Venous Catheters
- Care of Ventilated patients
- Intensive care unit experience
- ECG and Rhythm interpretation
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
- Use of External and Transvenous Pacing
- ALS 2
- BLS
- PALS
- Acting as a Nurse Escort in the Transport of Critically Ill Patients
- Documentation and charting
- End-of-life care
- Patient assessment
Affiliations
- Nurses' Professional Association of Queensland
Certification
- Remote Area Emergency Care and Management of Trauma & Medical Emergencies
- ALS 2
- PALS
- BLS
- Essential Triage
Timeline
Registered-nurse, Intensive Care and Emergency.
Ramsay Health Care
04.2009 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Northern Beaches Health Service, Manly Hospital
09.2001 - 03.2009
Registered Nurse, ICU, HDU and Wards.
Mayne Health
10.1999 - 06.2001
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Northern Sydney Health, Royal North Shore Hospital
03.1997 - 10.1999
Registered Nurse, New Graduate Program
Northern Sydney Health, Royal North Shore Hospital
03.1996 - 02.1997
Certificate - Remote Area Emergency Care
Bledisloe Medical
Graduate Certificate - Intensive Care Nursing
NSW College of Nursing
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Technology Sydney
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