Clara Van Eersel
Beacon Hill
Summary
Highly skilled and dedicated Acute Care Nurse with over 5 years of experience in providing top-notch care in high-pressure hospital environments. Proficient in patient assessments and implementing advanced clinical interventions for patients in acute settings. Strong ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, combined with a deep commitment to patient advocacy and improving health outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse, Neurology
Mater Dei Hospital
09.2019 - 09.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing individualized care.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and addressing concerns promptly.
- Carry out physical and neurological examinations.
- Assist physicians during diagnostic procedures like Lumbar punctures, CT scans and MRIs.
- Assessing, identifying and monitoring patients in an acute stroke ward setting.
- Assisting in stroke and other neurological conditions rehab and offering psychological support and end of life care.
- Promoted teamwork and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care planning and implementation.
- Contributed to a reduction in hospital-acquired infections through strict adherence to infection control protocols and proper hand hygiene.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times, helping them navigate the healthcare system with compassion and understanding.
- Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Acute Medicine
University of New South Wales
United Kingdom 08.2023
Bachelor of Science(Honours) in Nursing
University of Malta
Imsida, Malta09.2019
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Skill Development
- Wound Care
- Emergency Procedures
- Medication Administration
- Specimen Collection
- Regulatory Compliance
- Patient Education
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient Management
- Medication and IV Administration
- Infection Control Measures
- Delegation Skills
- Ethical Practice
- Critical Thinking
- Rehabilitation Nursing
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Maltese
Proficient
C2
Registration History
Registered with the Malta Council of nurses on the 16th of December 2019. Registration number 5700
References
Joe Camillieri Senior Charge Nurse Neuromedical ward-36525456228
Martin Grech Charge nurse Neurosurgical ward-36525456210
Certification
- Intravenous Drug Administration course
- Essential in Hospital Life Support course
- Central Venous Access Device course
Additional Information
- Australian Permanent Resident
- Currently in the process of becoming registered with APHRA
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Neurology
Mater Dei Hospital
09.2019 - 09.2024
- Intravenous Drug Administration course
- Essential in Hospital Life Support course
- Central Venous Access Device course
Post Graduate Diploma in Acute Medicine
University of New South Wales
Bachelor of Science(Honours) in Nursing
University of Malta
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