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Aaden Griffiths

Campsie,NSW

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with over 7 years of experience in the Emergency Department, offering a solid foundation in patient care, team leadership, and clinical management. For the past year, I have successfully served as an ED Nurse Navigator/NUM 1, where I have demonstrated my ability to lead teams, improve patient flow, and enhance operational efficiency while maintaining a strong focus on high-quality, patient-centered care. I possess a comprehensive understanding of ED processes, resource management, and quality improvement initiatives, with a proven track record of fostering a collaborative environment, mentoring junior staff, and driving continuous improvement. Eager to apply my leadership skills, clinical expertise, and passion for nursing excellence in the Nurse Unit Manager role to support patient care delivery, team development, and departmental goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Navigator/ NUM 1

Canterbury Hospital
12.2023 - Current

Leadership Skills

- Management Skills

- Knowledge about KPIS

- conflict resolution

- advanced communication skills

- advanced problem solving skills

Registered Nurse

Canterbury hospital
03.2019 - Current
  • Critical thinking and prioritisation skills
  • Triage accreditation
  • Clinical initiative nurse accreditation
  • Resusitation accreditation
  • Team leadership skills
  • Time management
  • Excelent communication and teamwork skills

Casual Pool Registered Nurse

Liverpool hospital
07.2018 - 03.2019

CB5D Orthopaedics and Trauma
11.2017 - 07.2018
  • Prioritisation of care and effective time management
  • Comprehensive care of multi-trauma patients, including Delerium
  • Use of mobilisation tools
  • Management of Pre-Op and Post-op patient
  • Monitoring deteriorating patients
  • Application of critical thinking skills
  • Management of Blood transfusions
  • Management and application of traction
  • PCA, Management of Pain in patients
  • CVC, PICC lines management
  • Management of drains (Unovac, UWSD, Pig tails drains, belovacs)
  • Management of Oxygen therapy including High-flow Nasal prongs
  • Complex wound management
  • VAC Dressings
  • Management of splints and casts (Neurovascular observations)

Brain Injury Rehab Unit
05.2017 - 11.2017
  • Care of Patients with Traumatic Brain Injuries
  • De-escalation skills of confused and aggressive patients
  • Liaison with the multidiscplinary team to achieve best and safest outcomes for patients in the ward
  • Effective communication and teamwork
  • Leadership skills (Incharge workshop)
  • Manual handling
  • Holistic nursing care
  • PTA assesment skill

References

  • Donna Rundle, After hours operational nurse manager, nursing administation, Canterbury hospital, 97870000, donna.rundle@health.nsw.gov.au
  • Kara Altschwager, Nurse Unit Manager 1, Canterbury Emergency Department, 0418849463, kara.altschwager@health.nsw.gov.au

Timeline

Navigator/ NUM 1

Canterbury Hospital
12.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Canterbury hospital
03.2019 - Current

Casual Pool Registered Nurse

Liverpool hospital
07.2018 - 03.2019

CB5D Orthopaedics and Trauma
11.2017 - 07.2018

Brain Injury Rehab Unit
05.2017 - 11.2017

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