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ANGELA YOUNG

Trigg,Australia

Summary

Dedicated nursing professional with a focus on quality improvement and patient safety. Expertise in clinical decision-making, time management, and leadership. Proven ability to enhance care standards through effective implementation of quality assurance processes.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Acting Clinical Nurse Specialist

ROYAL PERTH HOSPITAL
Perth, WA
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with healthcare standards and regulations.
  • Managed daily operations of nursing unit, optimizing workflow efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Implemented quality assurance processes to enhance patient safety protocols.
  • Directed development and execution of quality improvement initiatives to elevate care standards.
  • Educated nursing staff on updated protocols derived from evidence-based research.
  • Established professional practice standards while modeling exemplary behaviors for staff.
  • Maintained adherence to regulatory standards concerning patient safety and clinical guidelines.
  • Responded swiftly to emergencies, delivering optimal care and life-saving interventions.

Clinical Nurse Manager - After Hours

CARNARVON REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Carnarvon, WA
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Supervised nursing staff to uphold high patient care standards.
  • Coordinated clinical operations, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
  • Conducted comprehensive physical evaluations to prioritize treatments and assign nursing tasks.
  • Developed and implemented nursing protocols to enhance patient outcomes.
  • Managed bed allocation and staff assignments to optimize workflow efficiency.
  • Investigated clinical incidents, documenting findings and reporting outcomes for quality assurance.
  • Provided advanced clinical support and triaged cases to expedite patient care.
  • Served as OS&H and Fire Safety Coordinator to ensure a safe working environment.

Clinical Nurse Specialist

CARNARVON REGIONAL HOSPITAL
CARNARVON, WA
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Led multidisciplinary peri-operative team to enhance surgical efficiency and patient outcomes.
  • Coordinated clinical outpatient clinics, ensuring seamless scheduling and patient flow.
  • Streamlined patient care and services, optimizing resource allocation and reducing wait times.
  • Scouted and scrubbed for surgeries, maintaining sterile environments and supporting surgical teams.

Acting Clinical Nurse Specialist

ROYAL PERTH HOSPITAL
Perth, Australia
01.2017 - 12.2018
  • Managed bed assignments for surgical patients to optimize resource allocation.
  • Conducted audits, compiling and comparing outcomes to educate staff on best practices.
  • Investigated clinical incidents, documenting findings and reporting results to enhance safety.
  • Reviewed Nursing Practice Standards to ensure compliance with industry regulations.
  • Participated in clinical meetings to discuss patient care strategies and improvements.
  • Responded to equipment tenders, assessing needs and ensuring procurement aligns with standards.
  • Investigated product complaints, conducting thorough reports to identify and address issues.

Theatre Scout/Scrub Nurse

ROYAL PERTH HOSPITAL
Perth, Australia
01.2017 - 12.2018
  • Company Overview: Perth, WA
  • Completed Scout/Scrub Clinical Rotation Program of surgical specialties including General, Trauma, Neurosurgery, Vascular, Endo vascular, Plastics, ENT, orthopaedic trauma and elective trauma, urology, ophthalmics and recovery.
  • Perth, WA

Practice Nurse

CARNARVON MEDICAL SERVICE ABORIGINAL CORPORATION
01.2016 - 12.2016
  • Conducted patient triaging and assessments to prioritize healthcare needs.
  • Administered vaccinations and medications according to established protocols.
  • Educated patients on chronic disease management and preventive care strategies.
  • Organized visiting specialists patient database for streamlined access to care.
  • Provided comprehensive patient care and assessments in community health settings.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance delivery of health services.

Neurosurgical Data and Audit Manager, Neurosurgical Research Coordinator, Neurovascular Liaison Nurse

MONASH MEDICAL CENTRE
Melbourne, Australia
01.2012 - 12.2016
  • Company Overview: Melbourne, Vic
  • Unit Administration and coordination
  • Medical Data collection and Auditing for quality improvement
  • Maintenance and usage of several databases and hospital programs
  • Effective audit of patient outcomes, organise patient care, liaise with patients and stakeholders
  • Maintain and improve the functioning of the unit Neurovascular Liaison Service
  • Assist with procedures and patient care in theatre and radiology Neurointerventional Radiology and Neurosurgery Unit management
  • Multiple tasks including patient triaging/counselling, patient liaising and support of long-term follow-up of patients. Coordinate Outpatient clinics and MDT meetings, Radiology referrals, Surgical bookings, Pre and post-op care, patient education. Management and Coordination of Neurosurgical Clinical Research Trials
  • Support, facilitate and coordinate the daily clinical trial activities
  • Manage patients
  • Assist with clinical procedures in theatre and radiology
  • Support and provide guidance on the administration of the compliance, financial, personnel and other related aspects of the clinical study.
  • Report primarily to the Principal Investigator and Sponsor
  • Maintain documentation, archiving and storage
  • Respond to any audit findings and implement approved recommendations.
  • Financial Management
  • Validation and review of Unit Finances
  • Melbourne, Vic

Education

ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF MANAGEMENT -

Chisholm
Melbourne, Vic, Australia
12.2014

ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF BUSINESS -

Chisholm
Melbourne, Vic, Australia
12.2014

DIPLOMA OF NURSING -

WASON
Perth, WA, Australia
12.1990

APPLIED GCP TRAINING - RESEARCH

ARCS Australia
Melbourne, Vic, Australia

Skills

  • Patient management and clinical assessment
  • Quality improvement strategies
  • Clinical decision-making skills
  • Time management techniques
  • Evidence-based protocols and practices
  • Effective communication methods

Referrals

  • Gavin Ekholm, Acting Clinical Nurse Specialist, Theatre, Royal Perth Hospital, 08 92242365, gavin.ekholm@health.wa.gov.au
  • Beata Adamczyk, Associate Nurse Unit Manager, Theatre, Royal Perth Hospital, 08 92241012, beata.adamczyk@health.wa.gov.au

Certification

  • WACHS Triage competent - 2108
  • Western Trauma Course - 2019
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course- 2020

Timeline

Acting Clinical Nurse Specialist

ROYAL PERTH HOSPITAL
09.2022 - 05.2023

Clinical Nurse Manager - After Hours

CARNARVON REGIONAL HOSPITAL
01.2018 - 01.2020

Clinical Nurse Specialist

CARNARVON REGIONAL HOSPITAL
01.2018 - 12.2018

Acting Clinical Nurse Specialist

ROYAL PERTH HOSPITAL
01.2017 - 12.2018

Theatre Scout/Scrub Nurse

ROYAL PERTH HOSPITAL
01.2017 - 12.2018

Practice Nurse

CARNARVON MEDICAL SERVICE ABORIGINAL CORPORATION
01.2016 - 12.2016

Neurosurgical Data and Audit Manager, Neurosurgical Research Coordinator, Neurovascular Liaison Nurse

MONASH MEDICAL CENTRE
01.2012 - 12.2016

ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF MANAGEMENT -

Chisholm

ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF BUSINESS -

Chisholm

DIPLOMA OF NURSING -

WASON

APPLIED GCP TRAINING - RESEARCH

ARCS Australia

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