Angela Parker
Tarragindi,Australia
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Mater Hospital South Brisbane, specializing in patient education and clinical case management. Demonstrated leadership in team settings, enhancing patient care through effective communication and collaboration. Recognized for successful implementation of quality improvement initiatives and provision of emotional support in critical situations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mater Hospital South Brisbane
South Brisbane, Australia
01.2022 - Current
- Outpatient and ambulatory care registered clinic nurse.
- Specialist Clinics – Gynaecology, Breast and Endocrine
- Theatre Scheduling Back fill - Plastics, General Surgical, Breast and Endocrine, Colorectal, Endoscopy, Dermatology
- Case Management - Gynaecology
- Acting Team Leader - Outpatient and Ambulatory Care
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Provided reassurance and support to patients during medical procedures.
- Provide patient education post procedure.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
Disability Support Worker
RN – Sole Trader
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
- Maintained records of services provided, client progress, and goals achieved.
- Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
- Participated in team meetings with supervisors, doctors, nurses, therapists.
- Created and encouraged all support staff to adhere to strict infection control practices during the COVID outbreak to protect my client and her elderly mum.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
Registered Nurse
Mater Hospital South Brisbane
South Brisbane, Australia
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Outpatient and Ambulatory Care
- Adult PreAdmission Clinic Nurse 2016
- Breast and Endocrine Clinic Co-ordinator Nurse – 2016-2017
- Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic Co-ordinator and Theatre Scheduling Nurse – 2017-2018
- Resuscitation Working Party - 2018
Registered Nurse (Casual)
WorkPac - Queensland Children’s Hospital
Queensland, Australia
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).
- Coronary Care, Short Stay Emergency, Respiratory, Oncology, and Surgical Wards.
- Provided high-quality patient care while working within the policies and guidelines of the hospital.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Registered Nurse
WorkPac - Greenslopes Private Hospital
Greenslopes, Australia
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Intensive Care, Emergency and Coronary Care Unit
- Provided high-quality patient care while working within the policies and guidelines of the hospital where I was acting as an agency nurse.
- Provided high-quality patient care while working within the policies and guidelines of the hospital.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Registered Nurse
Flinders Medical Centre
Adelaide, Australia
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Emergency Department
- Intensive and Critical Care Unit
- Provided high-quality patient care while working within the policies and guidelines of the hospital.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Education
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE - PSYCHOLOGY
Swinburne University
Melbourne, VIC07.2016
BACHELOR OF NURSING PRE-REGISTRATION -
Flinders University
Bedford Park, South Australia12.2004
Bachelor of Nursing - Pre-registration
Griffith University
Nathan Campus, QldSkills
- Theatre scheduling
- Patient education
- Clinical case management
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Patient assessment
- Patient reassurance
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Emotional intelligence
References
- Melissa Gosper, CNC Breast Care Nurse, Princess Alexandra Hospital, 199 Ipswich Road, Woolloongabba, QLD, 4102, melissa.gosper@health.qld.gov.au, 0434 391 518
- Hayley Gough, CN Intensive Care, St Andrew’s Hospital, hayleymgough@gmail.com, 0402 339 425
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mater Hospital South Brisbane
01.2022 - Current
Disability Support Worker
RN – Sole Trader
01.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
Mater Hospital South Brisbane
01.2016 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse (Casual)
WorkPac - Queensland Children’s Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse
WorkPac - Greenslopes Private Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2006
Registered Nurse
Flinders Medical Centre
01.2004 - 01.2005
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE - PSYCHOLOGY
Swinburne University
BACHELOR OF NURSING PRE-REGISTRATION -
Flinders University
Bachelor of Nursing - Pre-registration
Griffith University
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