Julia Smith Email & Phone Number

I am a highly motivated, competent and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a strong academic background. I have experience working in a close observation unit, surgical and medical wards, and aged care in the public health system. I am currently working as a Medical Device Investigator with the Therapeutic Goods Administration. In addition, I work casually as a RN. My key skills include: - Independent management of a complex patient load in a fast paced acute care environment- Advanced Life Support (ALS) 1 certified - Thorough and systematic nursing assessment of patients - Detecting and escalating deteriorating patients including implementing appropriate nursing care- Safe, evidence-based practitioner with excellent critical thinking ability and analytical skills- Advocating for all patients and their families including those with communication difficulties or people from culturally/linguistically diverse backgrounds- Extensive experience caring for people with dementia - Trained in precepting newly qualified nurses - Supervision of nursing students on placement from university and TAFE, including facilitating learning opportunities in the clinical environment- Strong communication and relationship building skills with the ability to handle challenging patients and de-escalate people in difficult situations- Highly developed written skills, including comprehensive clinical documentation and academic writing skills- Reflective practitioner with a focus on continuous professional development