Alana Wemyss
Kensington,VIC
Summary
Highly motivated Critical Care Registered Nurse with specialised experience in Paediatric Intensive Care, Adult Coronary Care, and Mobile Patient Transport. Commencing a Graduate Diploma of Midwifery in 2026 with clinical placement at the Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital, while maintaining clinical practice at the Royal Children’s Hospital and with the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Dedicated to delivering safe, evidence-based, and culturally respectful care for women and newborns in rural and remote communities, with long-term aspirations to serve as a Flight Nurse and Midwife with the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Ambulance Transport Attendant Registered Nurse
Royal Flying Doctor Service
01.2025 - Current
- Deliver high-quality, person-centred care during interfacility and 000 transports under contract with Ambulance Victoria, upholding the RFDS mission through compassionate service across rural, regional, and metropolitan communities.
- Ability to perform comprehensive clinical assessments, initiate stabilisation measures, and manage safe patient transfers in dynamic and resource-variable environments.
- Casual
Paediatric Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Royal Children’s Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Provide specialised, high-acuity care to critically ill, injured, and ventilated infants and children, including those undergoing complex procedures such as heart and liver transplantation, neurosurgery, and internationally renowned cardiac surgery in a major paediatric trauma centre.
- Proficient in advanced critical care modalities including continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), ventricular assist devices (VAD), inhaled nitric oxide (iNO), high-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV), and temporary epicardial pacing.
- Full Time
Coronary Care Unit Registered Nurse
Epworth Richmond Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided specialised care to post-operative cardiothoracic patients following CABG and valve surgeries (minimally invasive, open-heart, and transcatheter procedures such as TAVI and MitraClip).
- Cared for 2-4 patients in a high acuity environment requiring advanced ECG interpretation, titration of inotropes, and post-operative monitoring while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver time-critical cardiac interventions and optimise patient outcomes.
- Full Time
Neuroscience/ COVID-19 Registered Nurse
Epworth Richmond Hospital
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to post-operative neurosurgical and neurological patients, including those recovering from complex cranial and spinal procedures.
- Additionally, provided safe, evidence-based care to patients with COVID-19 across multiple specialities (oncology, orthopedics, vascular, cardiac, and respiratory), adapting rapidly to evolving infection-control practices.
- Part Time – 0.8
Assistant in Nursing
Gladstone Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisted Registered Nurses across Medical/ Surgical, High Dependency, Emergency, Maternity, and Paediatrics, building foundational experience in multidisciplinary teamwork and acute patient care.
- Supported COVID-19 response efforts in Fever Clinic, performing patient triage and infection control screening with professionalism and compassion.
- Casual Pool
Assistant in Nursing
New Auckland Place Aged Care Residence
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Delivered person-centred care across high, low, and dementia-specific settings, demonstrating adaptability, empathy, and a strong commitment to safety and dignity.
Education
Graduate Diploma - Midwifery
La Trobe University | Joan Kirner Women’s And Children’s Hospital
Melbourne, VICGraduate Certificate - Critical Care Nursing
University of Melbourne
01.2024
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Central Queensland University
11-2021
Certificate II - Volunteering
Active Volunteering
01-2018
Certificate III - Business
Binnacle Training
01-2018
Skills
- Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills
- Experienced in rapidly assessing complex clinical situations and interpreting dynamic patient data to provide safe, evidence-based care in high-pressure critical care environments
- Advanced Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Strong communicator with a proven ability to build therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams Skilled in delivering sensitive information and navigating emotionally charged situations with empathy and clarity
- Leadership and Team Support
- Emerging nurse leader with specialised training in Paediatric Intensive Care Experience in acting as a team support nurse, promoting clinical excellence, mentoring peers, and enhancing team performance in high-acuity settings
- Adaptability and Resilience
- Experienced in managing unpredictable environments, remaining composed and solution-focused under pressure while maintaining high standards of patient care
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Advanced Paediatric Resuscitation (Royal Children’s Hospital)
- Advanced Life Support (Resuscitation Australia)
- Paediatric Trauma Nursing Course and Trauma Team Training (Royal Children’s Hospital)
- High Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation (HFOV) Competency (Royal Children’s Hospital)
- Inhaled Nitric Oxide (iNO) Competency (Royal Children’s Hospital)
- Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Competency (Royal Children’s Hospital)
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) Competency (Royal Children’s Hospital)
- PIVC Competency (Epworth Healthcare)
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- 2021
- Emergency Care Centre Mater Hospital Rockhampton (120 hours)
- High Dependency Unit Mater Hospital Rockhampton (120 hours)
- CQ Medicentre Southside (160 hours)
- CQ Mental Health Alcohol and Drugs Team – Woorabinda (80 hours)
- 2020
- Emergency Department Rockhampton Base Hospital (80 hours)
- Surgical Ward Rockhampton Base Hospital (120 hours)
- 2019
- Rehabilitation Ward Rockhampton Base Hospital (120 hours)
Timeline
Ambulance Transport Attendant Registered Nurse
Royal Flying Doctor Service
01.2025 - Current
Paediatric Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Royal Children’s Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Coronary Care Unit Registered Nurse
Epworth Richmond Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2023
Neuroscience/ COVID-19 Registered Nurse
Epworth Richmond Hospital
01.2021 - 01.2022
Assistant in Nursing
Gladstone Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2021
Assistant in Nursing
New Auckland Place Aged Care Residence
01.2019 - 01.2021
Graduate Certificate - Critical Care Nursing
University of Melbourne
Graduate Diploma - Midwifery
La Trobe University | Joan Kirner Women’s And Children’s Hospital
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Central Queensland University
Certificate II - Volunteering
Active Volunteering
Certificate III - Business
Binnacle Training