Anita Foster

Address: */** ***** ******, ******, NSW, 2034.

Phone: 040******* Email: ac5uq9@r.postjobfree.com D.O.B: 17/02/1991

Personal Profile

I am a compassionate enthusiastic and hard-working dual qualified nurse. I possess qualifications in both general and children's nursing. My peadiatric experience involves working within neurology and the general medical/surgical area. I am driven to continue my professional development and education in order to keep up to date with evidence based practice.

Registration History

Awarding Authority: Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.

Registered Nurse since 23/10/17.

Registration Number- NMW0002127994

Awarding Authority: Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland. Pin: 132695

Registration in Children's Nursing Division January 2016

Registration in General Nursing Division October 2013

Education

Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin 9. Sept 2014- Sept 2015

Qualification Obtained: Higher Diploma in Children's Nursing- Credit awarded

Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin 9. Sept 2009- Sept 2013

Qualification Obtained: B.Sc. in general nursing- First class Honors degree awarded

Pobailscoil Nessain, Baldoyle, Dublin 13. Sept 2003- May 2009

Qualification Obtained: Leaving Certificate- 425 points awarded

Employment History

November 2017-May 2018: Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick. NSW, 2031.

Role: Registered Nurse on the casual pool working on various wards.

September 2015- September 2017: Temple Street Children's University Hospital, Temple Street, Dublin 1.

Role: Staff Nurse on Topflat general medical/surgical ward. (Full-time)

September 2014-November 2015: Temple Street Children's University Hospital, Temple Street, Dublin 1.

Role: Postgraduate Student Nurse (Full-time)

Rotated around various areas including neurosurgical and craniofacial ward, Surgical day ward, Renal ward, general medical/surgical wards and the peadiatric emergency department

October 2013-September 2014: Beaumont Hospital, Beaumont, Dublin 9

Role: Staff Nurse Adams McConnell Neurosurgical Ward (Full-time)

January 2013-September 2013: Beaumont Hospital, Beaumont, Dublin 9.

Role: Internship student nurse (Full-time)

Rotated around 4 different wards for 9 week periods each- St Pauls Respiratory ward, Adams McConnell, St. Peters renal ward and Hardwicke surgical ward

Skills/Competencies

Providing high quality, holistic patient centred care to acutely ill patients with complex needs

Prioritizing patient care needs

Delegation, organisation and time management skills

Supporting and being an advocate for patients and families

Working within the multidisciplinary team

Implementing current hospital policies and incorporating new policies and initiatives

Acting as a mentor to student nurses and junior colleagues

Medication administration via various routes e.g. oral, intravenous and subcutaneous

Management of patients with tracheostomy and those on non-invasive ventilation

Caring for patients pre and post-operatively

Maintaining accurate documentation

Excellent interpersonal skills with colleagues, patients and families

Keeping up to date with mandatory training such as infection control, fire training, hand hygiene, manual handling, child protection awareness and basic life support

Competent in various practical skills including: monitoring vital signs, NG/PEG feeding, catheterization and catheter care, blood glucose monitoring, care of central and peripheral lines, EVD management, seizure management, aseptic technique, wound care, phlebotomy, cannulation, suture/clip removal

Caring for children with neurological conditions and those on video telemetry

Good computer skills

Ensuring ongoing personal and professional development by completing study days including: Subarachnoid haemorrhage study day, venepuncture and cannulation, preceptorship, caring for children and adolescents with mental health illness

References

1.Siobhan Salmon, Clinical Nurse Manager 2, Topflat ward, Temple Street Hospital. Ph: +353*******

2.Karen Norris, Staffing Manager(Nursing), Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick. Ph: (02) 9382 1530

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