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Education
Relevant Professional Development
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Amy Gibson

Summary

I am an accomplished and dedicated physiotherapist with a special interest in acute cardiorespiratory and ICU caseloads. I have recently completed my Master of Traumatology online through the University of Newcastle and am implementing newfound knowledge into clinical practice. Known for my strong attention to detail, I enjoy working with cardiothoracic, respiratory and high acuity patients in the ICU and ward settings. I find fulfilment in mentoring junior staff members and students and am passionate about advocating for patients’ rights and wellbeing through clinically effective and safe interventions. I believe I possess the desirable clinical skills and personal attributes required to excel as an acute senior physiotherapist in 2025 opportunities at Gold Coast University Hospital.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Physiotherapist, Permanent Full-Time

Gold Coast Health
07.2021 - Current
  • Working across multiple clinical areas including three rotations through ICU, medical, respiratory, renal, neurology/stroke, neurosurgery/neurotrauma wards, holiday relief and community
  • Clinical complexity including long stay patients with significant medical comorbidities requiring extensive multi-disciplinary team input and negotiation with multiple medical specialties
  • On-call competent and able to meet criteria for all weekend shifts
  • Weekend shift leader and supervising junior staff during their ICU rotation

Physiotherapist, Temporary Part-Time

Gold Coast University Hospital
01.2021 - 07.2021
  • Older persons inpatient mental health unit including referrals for neurological, cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal/orthopaedic conditions
  • Exercise therapy and rehabilitation programs for improvements in patients’ physical and mental well-being
  • Clinical complexity including medical comorbidities in patients acutely unwell from a mental health perspective
  • Prioritising new referrals across a five-day working fortnight
  • Adapting interactions for patients with a CALD background and acute mental health conditions
  • Completion of the 'Train the Trainer' course for patient handling competencies

Physiotherapist, Part-Time

John Flynn Private Hospital
01.2021 - 07.2021
  • Medical admissions to the ICU, general surgical, acute stroke, respiratory, orthopaedics, oncology/haematology and palliative care wards
  • Highly variable caseload including the acute wards, inpatient rehabilitation wards and weekend shifts
  • Clinical educator for university students completing acute/cardiorespiratory placements
  • Clinical complexity including palliative and end-of-life care
  • Sophisticated prioritisation skills during weekend and public holiday cover

Physiotherapist, Full-Time

St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital
06.2019 - 01.2021
  • Completed rotations in the ICU, mixed neurosurgical/neurological ward, cardiothoracic/vascular ward, cardiology/respiratory ward, orthopaedic wards, general medical and surgical wards
  • Clinical educator for university students completing cardiorespiratory placements
  • Regularly participated in the on-call and weekend service for cardiorespiratory/critical care, medical, surgical, and orthopaedic caseloads

New Graduate Physiotherapist, Full-Time

St Stephen’s Hospital
01.2018 - 05.2019
  • Completed rotations across the acute medical and surgical wards, day rehabilitation unit and inpatient rehabilitation ward
  • Varied caseload including orthopaedic, cardiorespiratory, neurological, oncology, vestibular and musculoskeletal referrals
  • Skilled in prioritising daily caseload and managing new referrals across multiple wards
  • Clinical complexity and multi-disciplinary discharge planning
  • Proficient in utilising electronic medical records (ieMR)
  • Completed FIM credentialing

Education

Master of Traumatology - Trauma Specialisation

University of Newcastle
11-2024

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours Class 1) -

University of Queensland
12-2017

Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science - Majoring in Clinical Exercise Physiology

University of Queensland
12-2013

Relevant Professional Development

  • Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy Level 1, The Prince Charles Hospital, 06/02/18, 06/03/18
  • Concussion, Neurodegenerative and Stroke, Buderim Private Hospital, 11/04/18
  • PaCCMan – face-to-face simulation course, RBWH, 09/20/19, 09/21/19
  • Alfred Physiotherapy in ICU Course, The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, 02/13/20, 03/14/20
  • Virtual ICU Course (2 days equivalent), NSW Health Moodle, Online
  • Exercise Training for Cardiac Conditions, QLD Heart Failure Service, 10/16/20
  • Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy Level 2: Pulmonary Rehabilitation, 05/29/21, 05/30/21
  • QH Spirometry Training Program – Completion of Spirometry Portfolio, 10/18/22
  • Master of Traumatology – Completing part time, University of Newcastle, 02/08/21, Current

References

  • Joanna Lane, Senior Physiotherapist – Orthotrauma, Gold Coast University Hospital, 07 5687 4853, Joanna.Lane@health.qld.gov.au
  • Lauren O’Connor, Senior Physiotherapist – Intensive Care Unit, Gold Coast University Hospital, 07 5687 2924, Lauren.OConnor@health.qld.gov.au

Timeline

Physiotherapist, Permanent Full-Time

Gold Coast Health
07.2021 - Current

Physiotherapist, Temporary Part-Time

Gold Coast University Hospital
01.2021 - 07.2021

Physiotherapist, Part-Time

John Flynn Private Hospital
01.2021 - 07.2021

Physiotherapist, Full-Time

St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital
06.2019 - 01.2021

New Graduate Physiotherapist, Full-Time

St Stephen’s Hospital
01.2018 - 05.2019

Master of Traumatology - Trauma Specialisation

University of Newcastle

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours Class 1) -

University of Queensland

Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science - Majoring in Clinical Exercise Physiology

University of Queensland
Amy Gibson