Selected for a 4-week international clinical placement in a surgical ward in Dublin, Ireland
Provide nursing care to critically ill patients and patients with unstable health following injury, illness or trauma
Day surgery unit (Middleton) - scrub/scout nursing, anaesthetic nursing
Pre-operative and post-operative assessments and patient education
Assist with scrub/scout duties such as pre-operative and post-operative counts, maintaining aseptic technique during the surgical procedure
Health education in chronic diseases such as diabetes mellitus and asthma
Health promotion through early screening referrals
30-bed inpatient unit
Engaged in consumer-focused individual and group psychotherapeutic activities
12-bed acute care ward
Complex wound care with aseptic technique
Developed knowledge of pain management techniques and medications
24-bed acute cardiology ward
Safely administered IV fluids
Safely administered oxygen therapy
30-bed inpatient Long Stay Mental Health Unit
Observed and documented changes in consumer mental, behavioural and physical health
30-bed Orthopaedics/ Urology ward
Safe preparation and administration of medications
30-bed rehabilitation ward
Delivered culturally safe care that respects each patient's individual beliefs
30 bed surgical ward
Built foundational knowledge of physical assessment
Provided and received ISBAR handovers
Assess vital signs to monitor patients' health status
Safe manual handling when assisting with transfers and patient mobility
Follow infection control protocols, ensuring that patients and healthcare environments remain safe
Relay information about a patient's condition and progress to recognised family and friends
Accurate and timely documentation of progress notes
Preoperative preparation of surgical equipment
Stocking and organisation of the surgical suite by restocking supplies and ensuring that equipment is readily available for the surgical team
Support people with complex health and communication needs
Safely administer medications
Assist in daily tasks including personal hygiene, catheter care, daily routines, social activities
Assisted 12 residents with maintaining personal hygiene and activities of daily living
Drafted and evaluated care plans
Managed behaviours of concern through de-escalation techniques