Wendy Burke

Assessment and implementation of high level evidence-based care for acute, recently discharged patients.

CVAD management and care, Chemotherapy disconnections, phlebotomy services, acute wound care, medication management, including Outpatient Antibiotic Therapy (OPAT). Unscheduled care for catheter troubleshooting and replacements, minor injury management, and palliative support. Education surrounding chronic disease, catheter management, stoma management

Independent practitioner, responsible for organization, prioritization, management, and scheduling of caseload.

• Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
• Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
• Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
• Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
• Came up with treatment plans and communicated with patients about options, medications and self-management.
• Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
• Met with and patients to discuss and distribute information on health maintenance and disease prevention.
• Developed individualized care plans tailored to diverse patient populations with varied medical conditions.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Quick, efficient sampling in challenging workplace, wards and clinic setting.

Calm, professional manner using dynamic skills.

Use of technology to assist efficiency and accuracy.

Liaison with team members for safety.

Compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.

Appointment booking and preparation of clinics.

Management of waiting and procedure lists.

Point of contact for clients.

Maintainence of paper and electronic files.

Raising a family

Assessment, planing, implementation, evaluation of home based nursing care.

Liaison with multi-disciplinary team and patients.

Flexible, empathetic care to patients and families.

GP clinic work, including wound care, vaccinations and ear care.

Accurate record keeping and communication.

Education regarding health concerns , conditions and management.

Various Hospital based positions including:

Vascular surgery, Cardiac surgery, Cardiac Catheter Day Unit, Respiratory medicine, General surgery,