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PATRICIA COOK
CURRICULUM VITAE
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
I am a caring and professional EndorsedEnrolledNurse,withmore than 10 yearsof experience inmy
chosen profession. As an approachable individual with a strong belief in providing more than just
medicinal treatment,Iendeavourtoprovideintuitive,evidencedbasedcare atall times.Ibelievethat
the role of a Nurse is to care not only for the patient but also their loved ones, members of the
communityandotherhealthcare professionals. AtpresentIworkina paediatricsettingworkingwith
babies 0-12 months.
I am a calm person by nature, and maintain composure in stressful situations.I am confident in my
abilities, and regularly utilise my knowledge to act responsively and pre-empt the needs of those
whom I am assisting. This level of understanding and insight comesfrom years of practiced, flexible
and intuitive nursing care. This has been recognisedthrough the high level of trust placed in me by
senior colleagues.
QUALIFICATIONS
2015 Statement of Attainment. HLTEN507C, HLTAP501C, HLTEN502B,
HLTEN509B, HLTAP401B. TafeSA
2013 Cert III in Fitness - Tafe South Australia (SA)
2010 Paediatric Palliative care course - Children, Youth & Women’s Health Service
2009 Attendance, national organ donation authority: Nursing Perspective
Australian College of Critical Care Nurses
2008 Advanced Diploma of Nursing - Central Northern Adelaide Health Service
2005 Diploma of Enrolled Nursing - Children, Youth & Women’s Health Service
2005 Children with Tracheostomies workshop
Children, Youth & Women’s Health Service
2004 Paediatric Nursing Studies - Children, Youth & Women’s Health Service
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2003 Wound Care Course (15 weeks) – Royal District Nursing Society, SA
2001 Cert IV in Community Services and Health - Enrolled Nursing - Tafe SA
2000 Cert III in Recruit Volunteer Ambulance Service - SA Ambulance Service
1999 Cert III in Community Services and Health. Community and Aged Care
Tafe SA
1981 Vocational Preparation Retail skills - Tafe SA
1980 Year 11 - Millicent High School
LICENSE
Current Practicing Certificate No: NMW0001329770 AHPRA
KEY SKILLS
Derives personal satisfaction working in a fast paced, high responsibilitycare role
Proven ability to pre-empt patients’ needs and support other health professionals
Desire to remain within a specialist industry and continue to grow my skills
Well-developedskillset
Excellent learning skillsand open to new opportunities
Excellent communication skillsevidenced in my dailyrole of communicating with co-
workers, medical staff, patients and their families
I regularly attend in-service lectures on all varietiesof subjects. This kind of additional
education only serves to increase my skill and wealth of knowledge
By maintaining an open and positive demeanour I find I am able to build a comfortable
rapport with all members of the multidisciplinary team
I am a highly organised individual with meticulous attention to detail,it is a natural part
of my personality that I contribute actively to the developmentof clinical policiesand
procedures
I feel strongly that evidence based clinical best practice is of the highest priority when it
comes to dealingwith patients under our care. Working in environments where
communication must remain adaptable in order to work effectivelywitha variety of
health care professionals,disciplinesand personality types also requires evidence based
best practice. It is only through the intuitive response to what is presented before us
which will allowus to act with effectiveness,both with patients and medical
professionals.
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Children, Youth& Women’s HealthService, Adelaide 2004 - Current
Enrolled nurse
I assist in a wide variety of areas to include Outpatients, Medical Wards, Orthopaedic
Ward, 0-12-month ward (Rose),Post - operative Surgical care, Adolescent Ward and
Accident and Emergency Services.
I consistently provide evidence based patient care in accordance with organizational
policies and guidelines with the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).
I assist in providing high quality care to General and Acute medical patients, Palliative
Care and Surgical patients.
Duties include maintaining and caring for Intravenous pumps; Optiflow Circuits; External
Ventricular drains; Catheters; Peripheral Inserted Central Catheters; Intravenous sites;
Tracheostomies; Nasopharyngeal devices; and Plaster care.
I assist with the management of feedingissues, for example breast feeding,bottle
feeding,nasogastric and gastrostomy tube feeding.
Liaise closely with medical professionals regarding patient care
Assist with the pre-admission, admission, recovery and discharge of patients
Work withinan multidisciplinaryteam
Attend staff meetings
Medication endorsed
Relieve and assist all hospital departments when required
Supervise and train staff as necessary
Complete all general nursing duties
Eldercare - “Trowbridge” & “The Village”, Payneham SA 2000 – 2004
PersonalCare Attendant/Enrolled Nurse
Complete all general nursing duties
Working under the supervision of a RN
Personal care including showering and incontinent care
Wound care and assessment of skin integrity
Mobility assistance or full assistance to transfer to chair/ shower
Social and activities of daily living
Medication administration
Documentation
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MoontaHospital & AgedCare, Moonta 2002 – 2003
Enrolled Nurse
Complete all general nursingduties
Workingunderthe supervisionof aRN workingbetweenacute care and agedcare
EmergencyTriage
Medicationadministration
Generalisednursingcare foraged, adultsand children
MaitlandCHAPS Centre, Maitland 2001 – 2002
PersonalCare attendant
Working in private homes
Assisting with household chores
Personal care
Meal preparation
Wound assessments and treatment
Assistance to appointments, and outings
Social interactions for people living at home with dementia
REFER
REFEREES
Judith Hunt
Registered nurse, Rose ward
Children, youth and women’s Health service
Adelaide SA
0439865988
Judihunt1@bigpond.com
Simone Jeffery
Acting nurseeducation Facilitator. Rose Ward
Children, Youth and Women’s Health Service
Adelaide Sa
0402110061
simonejeffery@bigpond.com
PERSONAL DETAILS
