Alison Coleman
Randwick,Australia
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience, excelling in interdisciplinary collaboration and symptom management. Proven track record in enhancing patient care through effective team leadership and cultural competence. Successfully streamlined referral processes, significantly improving operational efficiency and patient outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical & Surgical Ward
Affinity Healthcare Group
Katherine, Australia
02.2025 - Current
- Streamlined patient flow through coordinated efforts with Nurse Unit Manager & bed flow manager.
- Led team coordination, facilitated discussions about clinical status, and managed allied health referrals.
- Cultivated a respectful space recognizing unique cultural perspectives of Indigenous people.
Registered Nurse, Medical Ward
Affinity Healthcare Group
Northwest Regional hospital, Australia
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Consistently recorded patient data in digital and physical formats.
- Ensured patient safety adhering to institutional policies and procedures.
- Oversaw patients with respiratory illnesses and ensured safe operation of AIRVO.
- Experienced in medication management and blood product administration.
Registered Nurse, Medical ward
Curis Recruitment
Grafton, Australia
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Coordinate discharges and admissions with the Nurse Unit Manager & bed flow manager
- Coordinated care as a team leader, collaborated with multidisciplinary team in daily meeting regarding clinical status, allied health referrals and discharge planning
Palliative Care Nurse
Far West Local Health District
Broken Hill, Australia
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Delivered on-call coverage during evenings, nights, and weekends to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions.
- Streamlined referral triage process to enhance operational efficiency.
- Managed telehealth and in-person assessments for symptom management in Outreach CNC absence.
- Organized family conferences and coordinated efforts of general practitioners, Aboriginal Medical Services, and palliative care consultants for better healthcare delivery.
Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist 2
Chris O’Brien Lifehouse
Camperdown, Australia
07.2021 - 03.2023
- Coordinated educational efforts with diverse speakers to improve specialized palliative care knowledge among oncology professionals.
- Presented at the Palliative Care NSW conference (2022) about my experiences as a clinical nurse specialist in palliative care.
- Delivered online presentation at Palliative Care Australia in 2021.
- Facilitate transition to online documentation adhering to hospital standards and implementation of Palliative Care Outcomes Collaboration to improve patient reported outcomes.
Registered Nurse Medical Oncology
Chris O’Brien Lifehouse
NSW, Australia
02.2018 - 07.2021
- Coordinated with afterhours manager and on-call medical team to manage escalations of patient conditions efficiently.
- Delivered chemotherapy treatments in inpatient and outpatient facilities for a high-volume day therapy unit.
- Successfully completed ADAC training, proficiently assessing treatment-related side effects, including chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
- Facilitated onboarding of graduate nurses, fostering support and efficiency in high-demand situations.
Registered Nurse
Sydney Local Health District, Alliance Healthcare
NSW, Australia
09.2015 - 01.2018
- Engaged in NUM roles by working closely with DON for effective workload allocation.
- Coordinated complex patient care services for twenties clients.
- Frequently carried out reviews of cases to revise treatment plans and discuss care goals alongside peers, clinical nurse specialists, and senior clinicians.
- Managed duties of CNE amidst staff vacancies.
Education
Graduate Diploma in Palliative Care -
University of Sydney
Sydney06.2024
Graduate Certificate in Palliative Care
University Technology Sydney
Sydney06-2023
Skills
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Symptom management
- Patient care
- Cultural competence
- Team leadership
References
- Kate Chesworth, Clinical Nurse Consultant, Far West Local Health District, (08) 80802273, kate.Chesworth@health.nsw.gov.au
- Melissa Cumming, Director Cancer & Palliative Care Services, Far West Local Health District, (08) 80801452, 0429 984 457, Melissa.cumming@health.nsw.gov.au
Certification
- Wound Care, The Wound Guy, 07/01/23
- Cytotoxic handling, administration & disposal, refresher course, 2023
- Mundiphra Cancer Pain Management Class, 05/01/21
- Chris O’Brien Lifehouse Team leader Study Day, 06/01/21
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical & Surgical Ward
Affinity Healthcare Group
02.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical Ward
Affinity Healthcare Group
08.2024 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse, Medical ward
Curis Recruitment
06.2024 - 07.2024
Palliative Care Nurse
Far West Local Health District
04.2023 - 05.2024
Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist 2
Chris O’Brien Lifehouse
07.2021 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse Medical Oncology
Chris O’Brien Lifehouse
02.2018 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse
Sydney Local Health District, Alliance Healthcare
09.2015 - 01.2018
Graduate Diploma in Palliative Care -
University of Sydney
Graduate Certificate in Palliative Care
University Technology Sydney
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