Ann Tyrrell
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
I am an experienced Paediatric Emergency Nurse Practitioner with expertise in paediatric illness and injury. I have extensive experience in adult emergency medicine, both as a Registered Nurse and NP and I am currently the NP Lead for The Victorian Virtual Emergency Department. which provides me with management experience. I am a strong advocate for best practice adherence and delivery of patient and family focused care in accordance with evidence based, relevant and current practice. I am self motivated and show initiative whilst also having the ability to collaborate with medical and nursing colleagues. I have developed the ability to work autonomously and maintain professional accountability at all times. I have proven clinical and theoretical knowledge, I am an effective communicator and work well within a multidisciplinary team.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Nurse Practitioner, Endorsed 2018
The Royal Children's Hospital
03.2014 - Current
- Providing an alternative model of care for children and their families who present to the Emergency Department with illness and injury.
- Working collaboratively and independently as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) in an advanced and extended clinical role to deliver innovative and flexible health care that compliments other health care providers.
- Undertaking advanced clinical assessments of patients presenting to the Emergency Department (ED).
- Advanced scope of practice allows for ordering of diagnostic investigations, medical imaging and the prescribing medications, in order to treat, diagnose and admit or discharge patients.
- Organising appropriate referrals for ongoing management and follow up of patients where required.
- Utilise the principles of evidence based health care and clinical practice guidelines to provide comprehensive care to patients and their families.
- Provide education and clinical support to nursing and medical colleagues in the ED.
- Participate in department research.
Paediatric Nurse Practitioner Lead - VVED
The Victorian Virtual Emergency Department, The Northern Hospital
11.2023 - Current
- Provide leadership, governance and clinical excellence to Paediatric NPs within VVED whilst supporting HR and the Director of Nursing with recruitment and retention of Paediatric NPs.
- Clinically this role involves seeing, diagnosing and the treatment of paediatric patients via a virtual platform, providing Victorian families with timely and expert access to healthcare outside that of a physical Emergency Department.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
The Royal Children's Hospital
05.2011 - Current
- Advanced Triage skills enabling expert rapid assessment of children presenting to the ED and streaming them in a timely and safe manner to expedite care.
- Participated in an 8 week PICU exchange programme, providing me with advanced resuscitation skills which enables me to safely provide care to the most critically unwell patients and their families in the ED.
- Preceptor, support and provide education to junior nursing colleagues.
Locum Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Practitioner Locum Services
08.2019 - 12.2022
- Autonomous Locum NP whilst working in collaboration within different health services both metro and regional Victoria.
- Assessing, treating and management of adult and paediatric emergency/urgent care presentations.
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Emergency Department
Our Lady's Children's Hospital
09.2006 - 12.2010
- Providing care to children and families in a busy tertiary Dublin Paediatric Emergency Department
- Advanced triage and resuscitation nursing roles
- Preceptorship of Emergency Post Graduate students
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St James Hospital
02.2004 - 09.2006
- Delivering care in a tertiary Adult Emergency Department in Dublin.
- Triage and Resuscitation nursing roles
- Preceptor for junior nursing colleagues
Education
Masters of Advanced Nursing Practice, NP Stream
The University of Melbourne
Melbourne2016
Graduate Diploma in Paediatric Emergency Nursing
University College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland2009
Higher Diploma in Paediatric Nursing
University College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland2007
Bachelor Degree in Nursing Studies
Trinity College
Dublin, Ireland2006
Diploma in General Nursing Studies
Trinity College
Dublin, Ireland2004
Skills
- AHPRA Registered Nurse Division 1 with Nurse Practitioner Endorsement (NMW0001630616)
- Prescriber Number 3073650
- An Bord Altranais Registered General Nurse and Registered Paediatric Nurse (89062)
References
Ms. Jayne Hughan
Nurse Unit Manager
Emergency Department
The Royal Children's Hospital
Jayne.Hughan@rch.org.au
T 9345 6152 | 0438589362
David Wright
Director of Nursing
The Victorian Virtual Emergency Department
The Northern Hospital
David.Wright@nh.org.au
Dr Sinead O Donnell
Deputy Director-Consultant Emergency Medicine
Emergency Department
The Royal Children's Hospital
sinead.o'donnell@rch.org.au
T 042682437
Timeline
Paediatric Nurse Practitioner Lead - VVED
The Victorian Virtual Emergency Department, The Northern Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Locum Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Practitioner Locum Services
08.2019 - 12.2022
Emergency Nurse Practitioner, Endorsed 2018
The Royal Children's Hospital
03.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
The Royal Children's Hospital
05.2011 - Current
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Emergency Department
Our Lady's Children's Hospital
09.2006 - 12.2010
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St James Hospital
02.2004 - 09.2006
Masters of Advanced Nursing Practice, NP Stream
The University of Melbourne
Graduate Diploma in Paediatric Emergency Nursing
University College Dublin
Higher Diploma in Paediatric Nursing
University College Dublin
Bachelor Degree in Nursing Studies
Trinity College
Diploma in General Nursing Studies
Trinity College