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Andrea Henderson

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

I am a conscientious Sleep Technician highly productive in performing diagnostic tests and managing patient care efficiently. I am skilled in polysomnography, CPAP titration, and sleep study analysis. I excel at communication, empathy, and time management to ensure optimal patient comfort and accurate test results. I am experienced in helping clinical professionals diagnose and treat chronic and acute patient concerns. I am well-organised and level-headed in both routine and emergency situations. I am competent in using and monitoring equipment, updating records and comforting patients during difficult times.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Infection Control Nurse

St John of God Hospital
Ballarat, VIC
03.2020 - Current
  • Mangement of PPE during the COVID pandemic.
  • Management of flu vaccination program.
  • Monitored compliance with hygiene standards throughout the hospital facility.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to investigate and manage infection outbreaks.
  • Participated in hospital committees focused on quality improvement initiatives related to infections.
  • Performed environmental assessments to identify any areas of risk or non-compliance with infection control protocols.
  • Investigated clusters and outbreaks to identify source of infection, educating healthcare personnel regarding short and long term control measures.
  • Identified trends for hospital infections, interpreting surveillance data to develop risk reduction strategies.
  • Implemented infection control protocols to minimize healthcare-associated infections.

Sleep Clinic team leader

St John of God Hospital
Ballarat, VIC
10.2006 - 03.2020
  • Led clinic staff in daily operations and patient care coordination.
  • Trained new employees on clinic policies and best practices.
  • Facilitated communication between medical staff and administrative teams.
  • Managed inventory of medical supplies to ensure availability and compliance.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to streamline patient treatment plans.
  • Participated in training sessions offered by Res Med, Respironics and Fisher and Paykel.
  • Evaluated employee performance on an ongoing basis through observation and feedback sessions.
  • Developed strategies to improve operational efficiency of the clinic.
  • Facilitated continuing education and professional development opportunities for staff.
  • Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.

Education

Infection, Prevention And Control -

ACIPC
Sydney, NSW
05-2022

Administer And Monitor of Medicines And Intravenous Therapy - Nursing

Federation University
Ballarat, VIC
12-2019

Sleep Medicine - A Laboratory Based Approach - Sleep

Woolcock Insitute of Medical Research
Sydney, NSW
11-2007

State Enrolled Nurse Program - Nursing

Queen Elizabeth School of Nursing
Ballarat, VIC
12-1991

High School Certificate -

Loreto College
Ballarat, VIC
12-1990

Skills

  • Epidemiological investigation
  • Surveillance data analysis
  • Quality improvement initiatives
  • Risk reduction strategies
  • Patient care coordination
  • Staff training and development
  • Inventory management
  • Effective communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Sleep study interpretation
  • CPAP titration
  • Patient care proficiency

Timeline

Infection Control Nurse

St John of God Hospital
03.2020 - Current

Sleep Clinic team leader

St John of God Hospital
10.2006 - 03.2020

Infection, Prevention And Control -

ACIPC

Administer And Monitor of Medicines And Intravenous Therapy - Nursing

Federation University

Sleep Medicine - A Laboratory Based Approach - Sleep

Woolcock Insitute of Medical Research

State Enrolled Nurse Program - Nursing

Queen Elizabeth School of Nursing

High School Certificate -

Loreto College
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