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Alicia Strong

Toowoomba,QLD

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Queensland Health
05.2004 - Current
  • Acting Clinical Nurse 2013 - 2016, Theatre Booking Office.
  • Acting Clinical Nurse/Registered Nurse 2004 - 2005, Sterile Stock Room Co-Ordinator.
  • Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
  • Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.

Registered Nurse

NHS - National Health Service
06.2001 - 02.2004
  • Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.

Registered Nurse

Sydney Adventist Hospital
12.1999 - 05.2001
  • Completed the new graduate program.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Sterilisation Technician

Sydney Adventist Hospital
01.1995 - 12.1999
  • Obtained Certificate II in Sterilisation Technology at a Credit Level (1997).
  • Team Leader and Quality Management Representative for the department (1996-1997).
  • Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
  • Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
  • Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
  • Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
  • Operated and maintained steam autoclaves by using distilled water, checking for leaks and cleaning air traps and water sensors.
  • Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
  • Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
  • Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
  • Check in loan instrumentation and implants for up coming surgeries.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

Avondale College
Wahroonga, NSW
12.1999

Certificate II - Sterilisation Technology

TAFE
NSW
12.1997

Skills

  • Theatre Floor Co-Ordinator
  • General Surgery
  • Gynaecological and IVF Surgery
  • Obstetric Surgery
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Urology Surgery
  • ENT Surgery
  • ORMIS Super-User with Theatre Bookings Experience
  • Sterile Stock Room Co-Ordinator

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Queensland Health
05.2004 - Current

Registered Nurse

NHS - National Health Service
06.2001 - 02.2004

Registered Nurse

Sydney Adventist Hospital
12.1999 - 05.2001

Sterilisation Technician

Sydney Adventist Hospital
01.1995 - 12.1999

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

Avondale College

Certificate II - Sterilisation Technology

TAFE

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