Alain Diago
36 BROOKMONT BVD, ANDREWS FARM ,SA
Summary
Accomplished Clinical Nurse from Royal Adelaide Hospital, adept in Intraoperative Cell Salvage and fostering team growth. Excelled in critical care, improving patient outcomes through advanced monitoring and decisive emergency interventions. Skilled in mentoring and In-Service Training in Malignant Hyperthermia, demonstrating exceptional care coordination and patient advocacy.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse
Royal Adelaide Hospital
10.2009 - Current
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Responded to Level 1 resuscitation (ED) patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Responded to medical emergencies with prompt and decisive action, minimizing patient risk and improving outcomes.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify early indications of deterioration in a patient''s condition, enabling prompt intervention when needed.
- Often work as a team leader to ensure smooth workflow. Resolves work related problems and conflict between staff before escalating to the ANUM/NUM.
- Proficient skills in pre-operative anaesthesia organization such as airway equipment planning, invasive line preparation and assist in regional anaesthesia/spinal/epidural preparation and monitoring.
- Competent Intraoperative Cell Salvage (ICS) operator and provides support to novice staff in set up, education and operation of ICS machine.
- Malignant Hyperthermia portfolio holder. Served as a clinical resource to staff in the field of Malignant Hyperthermia. Provides in service education in preparing and flushing anaesthetic machine for susceptible MH elective/emergency cases.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
- Acted as a clinical resource for colleagues seeking guidance on best practices or challenging cases, contributing to a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Provided specialized care for critically ill patients requiring advanced monitoring and interventions.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive patient care and treatment strategies.
- Served as a patient advocate, ensuring individual needs were met and concerns addressed promptly.
Registered Nurse
Royal Adelaide Hospital
02.2008 - 10.2009
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications and blood transfusions safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Supervising and mentoring novice staff as well as student nurses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Flinders University
Adelaide, SA12.2007
Skills
- Intraoperative Cell Salvage Operator
- In-Service Training (Malignant Hyperthermia)
- Team Leading skills
- Sunrise EMR & PAS
- BIS monitor
- Hamilton ventilator transfer
- Vital Signs Documentation
- Infection Control
- Medication Administration
- Phlebotomy
- IV cannulation
- Care Coordination
Certification
- ARC Advanced Life Support Level 1 - Immediate Life Support Course, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Adelaide, SA, Date: May 10, 2023.
- REACT (Resuscitation & Acute Catheter Lab Emergencies) Course, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide SA, Date: September 12, 2022
- CICO SA Airway Course, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), Gilles Plain, SA, Date: July 6, 2022
- Royal Adelaide Hospital, CPD updated yearly
Basic Life Support
Clinical Handover
Aseptic Technique
Safe Use of Personal Protective Equipment
Fire Safety
Manual Task Theory
Falls Prevention
Labelling for Safety
Medication Safety
Blood Safe/Clinical Transfusion Practice
Sunrise EMR & PAS training
- Theatre and Anaesthetic Nurses Workshop (Donate Life), Adelaide, SA, Date: Feb 6, 2014
Referee
Daniel Gordon - Anaesthetic Registered Nurse
Royal Adelaide Hospital/Lyell McEwin Hospital
Mobile Ph: 0422 559 980
Email add: daniel.gordon@sa.gov.au
Stuart Dingle - Anaesthetic Clinical Nurse
Critical Care and Perioperative Services
Royal Adelaide Hospital
Mobile Ph: 0434 610 887
Email add: stuart.dingle@sa.gov.au
Timeline
Clinical Nurse
Royal Adelaide Hospital
10.2009 - Current
Registered Nurse
Royal Adelaide Hospital
02.2008 - 10.2009
- ARC Advanced Life Support Level 1 - Immediate Life Support Course, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Adelaide, SA, Date: May 10, 2023.
- REACT (Resuscitation & Acute Catheter Lab Emergencies) Course, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide SA, Date: September 12, 2022
- CICO SA Airway Course, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), Gilles Plain, SA, Date: July 6, 2022
- Royal Adelaide Hospital, CPD updated yearly
Basic Life Support
Clinical Handover
Aseptic Technique
Safe Use of Personal Protective Equipment
Fire Safety
Manual Task Theory
Falls Prevention
Labelling for Safety
Medication Safety
Blood Safe/Clinical Transfusion Practice
Sunrise EMR & PAS training
- Theatre and Anaesthetic Nurses Workshop (Donate Life), Adelaide, SA, Date: Feb 6, 2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Flinders University
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