Alanna MacLeod
Gold Coast
Summary
I am dedicated registered nurse with a good background in healthcare and a passion for patient advocacy. Skilled in teamwork, adaptability, and effective communication. Education includes a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and ongoing professional development. Proven track record in providing high-quality care within diverse healthcare settings. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure the delivery of exceptional patient care. Excited about the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic healthcare environment and make a positive impact on patient outcomes. Having a year and two years experience has taught me a lot and i have shown how adaptable i am, having experience in several different specialties. I have experience in Urology, Colorectal, Gastrointestinal and Vascular surgery, having this experience has made it easier moving to Australia and doing agency work but I am now looking for a more permanent job now that I am settled in the Gold Coast.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Healthcare Australia
12.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize 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
NHS Tayside
10.2022 - 08.2024
- As a Staff Nurse at NHS Tayside, I provide high-quality care to patients, ensuring their comfort and well-being
- I assess patient needs, develop individualised care plans, and monitor patient vital signs to provide ongoing support
- In addition, I administer medications and treatments, track and act upon the escalation of the National Early Warning Score, and ensure medication accuracy
- Since qualifying in 2022, I have had experience in several different specialties with colorectal, upper GI, vascular and now currently urology all in ward 27
- Learning about all of these different specialties has helped develop my nursing skills and adapt my knowledge
- Key responsibilities include:
- Admitting and discharging patients
- Assessing patient needs and developing individualized care plans
- Tracking, reviewing, and acting upon the escalation of the National Early Warning Score
- Monitoring blood sugars
- Urostomy / colostomy care
- Administering medications and treatments
- Monitoring patient vital signs and providing ongoing support
- Being fully trained in both female and male urinary catheter insertion and care, along with irrigation
- Care of CVCs
- Mentoring students
- Providing experience in End-of-life care and acknowledging loss, giving support as needed, and ensuring dignity and privacy
- Through my role, I work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients
Waitress
11.2017 - 08.2019
- Whilst at school, I had a part-time job as a waitress which helped improve my confidence with communicating with others and enhanced my people skills
- Having a job at school also helped with my organisation and time management as I balanced exams, extracurricular and sports outside of work also
Education
Bachelor of Science -
University of Dundee
Dundee09.2022
National 5 - English, Physics, Graphic Communication, Modern Studies, Physical Education, Maths
Kemnay Academy
Aberdeenshire06.2019
Higher - English, Physical Education, Physics, Maths, Biology
Kemnay Academy
Aberdeenshire01.2019
Skills
- Patient advocacy
- Interdisciplinary teams
- Medication administration
- Care planning
- Male / Female catheterisation
- Taking bloods
- Communication
- Pre and post operative care
- Wound care
- Manual Handling
- Drain care
- Person Centred Care
- Intravenous Infusions
References
Lynne Jeffrey
(Ninewells Hospital, Dundee)
Healthcare Australia
(Brisbane)
Referee details available on request
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Healthcare Australia
12.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
NHS Tayside
10.2022 - 08.2024
Waitress
11.2017 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science -
University of Dundee
National 5 - English, Physics, Graphic Communication, Modern Studies, Physical Education, Maths
Kemnay Academy
Higher - English, Physical Education, Physics, Maths, Biology
Kemnay Academy