Anthony Morris
Clinical Nurse Educator
Gillieston Heights,NSW
Summary
Knowledgeable Clinical Instructor with 10 years of combined experience in emergency nursing, precepting and nurse education. Prepared to bring talent, expertise and leadership to growing RN nursing program. Patient-oriented nurse with diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritising patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with emergency specialty.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
22
22
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Clinical Nurse Educator
Hunter new England health
3 2023
- Attained role as Clinical nurse Educator for the Upper hunter Valley, providing up to date clinical teaching as well as producing and implementing education for Clinical and non-clinical staff
- Lead the development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of performance assessment for regulatory purposes consistent with the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (NSW), national guidelines for assessment, and professional standards
- Ensure that performance assessors are appropriately selected and competent to conduct and report on high quality, reliable and valid performance assessments
- Provide timely, expert advice as needed on the standards of practice and performance assessments of registered nurses and midwives
- Prepare reports and complex correspondence about professional educational standards and expected levels of competence of nurses and midwives, including ensuring the quality and consistency of performance assessment reports
- Prepare tailored assessment, teaching and learning resources for use by assessors and practitioners in performance assessment programs.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Maitland Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2018
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting
- Co-ordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilise patients for assessment and treatment
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care
- Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses, supporting personal growth and enhancing professional development.
Registered Nurse, Medical
Maitland Hospital
07.2015 - 01.2018
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals
- Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients on 38-bed medical-surgical unit
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team
- Managed central, arterial and PICC lines
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia
- Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments
- Exhibited professionalism and leadership to peers by participating in professional activities and continuing education
- Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Registered Nurse
John Hunter Hospital
01.2015 - 07.2015
- Prepared patients for MRI exams by explaining procedures and imaging processes
- Scheduled cases to coordinate with diagnostic availability, allowing for emergent situations
- Escorted patients for imaging examinations to facility's radiology diagnostic area
- Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations
- Administered drugs and fluids to patients, including IV contrast materials, radio pharmaceuticals and antispasmodics
- Monitored patients after diagnostics test complete and facilitated transport to and from medical facilities
- Inserted and maintained intravenous cannulation for CT and diagnostic imaging
- Scrub nurse for and primary nurse for patients undergoing diagnostic screening for stroke and clot retrieval as well as more invasive treatment options.
Registered Nurse
Belmont Hospital
08.2014 - 01.2015
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients undergoing detoxification for alcohol and drug dependencies
- Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
Registered Nurse
John Hunter Hospital
05.2014 - 08.2014
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions
- Cared for patients recovering from stroke and invasive procedures and provided personalized daily assistance.
Registered Nurse
John Hunter Hospital
04.2014 - 05.2014
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries
- Coordinated and managed care for patients undergoing myocardial infarction screening and anticoagulation therapies
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process
- Coordinated transport and cardiac monitoring for patients undergoing angiography and stabilization of patients in hospital environment.
Education
Bachelor of nursing -
Southern Cross University
No Degree - Critical Care.
Australian College Critical Care Nursing
Sydney, NSW 04.2001 - 04.2023
Major Incident Medical Management & Support - undefined
Skills
Quality Improvement
References
Cate Hollis, Health services Manager, Cat.Hollis@health.nsw.gov.au, 6546 9000
Affiliations
College of Emergency nursing
Australian college of Critical care.
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Maitland Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse, Medical
Maitland Hospital
07.2015 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse
John Hunter Hospital
01.2015 - 07.2015
Registered Nurse
Belmont Hospital
08.2014 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse
John Hunter Hospital
05.2014 - 08.2014
Registered Nurse
John Hunter Hospital
04.2014 - 05.2014
No Degree - Critical Care.
Australian College Critical Care Nursing
04.2001 - 04.2023
Clinical Nurse Educator
Hunter new England health
3 2023
Bachelor of nursing -
Southern Cross University
Major Incident Medical Management & Support - undefined
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