Audrey Cueson
Rockhampton,QLD
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with seven (7) years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise in Mental Health (MH) Nursing & Rehabilitation Nursing.
Previously held an Endorsed Enrolled Nurse position with a background in Aged Care Nursing, Occupational Health & Safety, and Rehabilitation Nursing.
An overseas-trained Physiotherapist with extensive involvement in Rehabilitation (Hospital & Community), Academic teaching, Training and Development, and Health Information Management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - Mental Health
Ramsay Clinic Rockhampton
01.2022 - Current
- Employed as Casual with 40 hours/fortnight.
- Acts as unit's Team Leader by leading, directing, and supervising staff to achieve positive outcomes while ensuring the safety of self and others.
- Responsible for maintaining a high level of nursing care while promoting best practices in line with the organisational policies and procedures.
- Part of the mentoring staff in providing support and guidance to student nurses and novice practitioners.
- Responsible for ensuring safe and efficient management of care within the scope of practice and professional guidelines that include, but may not be limited to, legislation, regulations, standards, codes, qualifications, registration, and clinical competencies.
- Provides evidence-based and contemporary patient-centred clinical care in collaboration with other multidisciplinary healthcare team members.
- Responsible for documentation audits, such as HoNOS, Psychiatric Clinical Indicators, and Monthly Medication safety audits, as part of the hospital's continuous improvement process.
Registered Nurse - Rehabilitation
Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton
01.2022 - Current
- Employed as Casual with 32 - 40 hours/fortnight.
- Evaluates healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connect to optimal providers and care.
- Updates patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advises patients and caregivers on proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Trains new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Administers medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educates patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Clinical Nurse - Mental Health
Ramsay Clinic Rockhampton
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Employed as Part time with 56 hours/fortnight.
- Served as a clinical and professional resource person, demonstrating broad knowledge and clinical expertise in all facets of patient care while establishing high critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Handled patient discharge planning, arranging for follow-up care after leaving the healthcare facility.
- Responsible for documentation audits, such as HoNOS, Psychiatric Clinical Indicators, and Monthly Medication safety audits, as part of the hospital's continuous improvement process.
Registered Nurse - Mental Health
Ramsay Clinic Rockhampton
07.2019 - 04.2021
- Employed as Part time with 64 hours/fortnight.
- Acted as a Team Leader of the unit by leading, directing, and supervising staff to achieve positive outcomes while ensuring the safety of self and others
- Responsible for maintaining a high level of nursing care while promoting best practices in line with the organisational policies and procedures
- Part of the mentoring staff in providing support and guidance to student nurses and novice practitioners.
Roster Coordinator
Hillcrest Rockhampton Private Hospital
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Responsible for inputting staff shifts in the WorkPlan System across the different Units, including Outpatient, Day of Surgery Admission (DOSA), Medical, Surgical, and Mental Health, to ensure adequate staffing meets client demand for service delivery and maximises the effectiveness and efficiency of the hospital operations.
Registered Nurse - Rehabilitation
Rockhampton Hospital
11.2018 - 03.2022
- Employed as Casual with 32 hours/fortnight.
- Assigned to the Subacute - Geriatric and Rehabilitation Services (GARS) Unit.
- Acted as a Team Leader in coordinating care while ensuring patient safety and meeting the standards of care in congruent with the facility policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse - Medical
Hillcrest Rockhampton Private Hospital
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Employed as Part time with 64 hours/fortnight.
- Part of the regular staff of the Medical Unit that provides collaborative, evidence-based approaches to achieve better patient outcomes.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Graduate Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical
Hillcrest Rockhampton Private Hospital
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Employed as Full time with 76 hours/fortnight.
- Completed a mid-year intake of the Graduate Nurse Program, which includes rotations in the Surgical, Medical and Mental Health Units
- Utilised the graduate program to consolidate learning and professional development to transition from a novice nurse to a skilled healthcare professional.
Registered Nurse - Aged Care
North Rockhampton Nursing Centre
04.2016 - 06.2016
- Employed as Casual with 32 hours/fortnight.
- The role encompasses providing competent, quality nursing care to residents within the scope of practice.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Mental Health Nursing
Central Queensland University
Rockhampton, QLD11.2022
Graduate Certificate - Clinical Nursing
Central Queensland University
Rockhampton, QLD11.2021
Bachelor of Nursing -
Central Queensland University
Rockhampton11.2015
Diploma of Nursing -
Central Queensland Institute of TAFE
04.2013
Bachelor of Physical Therapy -
University of The East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center (UERMMMC)
Manila, Philippines04.1996
Skills
- Intake/Triage assessment/MH assessment
- Risk assessment
- Treatment recovery care planning
- Individual counselling
- Group facilitation
- Discharge planning
- Clinical auditing
- Team leadership
- Delegation
- Peer mentoring
- Learning module development
Affiliations
- Registered Nurse (Division 1) - General, Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Member, Australian College of Mental Health Nurses Inc.
- Member, Australian College of Nursing.
- Member, Australian Physiotherapy Association.
- Member, Queensland Nurses’ Union.
- Physical Therapist, Professional Regulation Commission, Republic of the Philippines.
- Lifetime Member, Philippine Physical Therapy Association.
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Rehabilitation
Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse - Mental Health
Ramsay Clinic Rockhampton
01.2022 - Current
Clinical Nurse - Mental Health
Ramsay Clinic Rockhampton
05.2021 - 01.2022
Roster Coordinator
Hillcrest Rockhampton Private Hospital
03.2020 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse - Mental Health
Ramsay Clinic Rockhampton
07.2019 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse - Rehabilitation
Rockhampton Hospital
11.2018 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse - Medical
Hillcrest Rockhampton Private Hospital
06.2017 - 06.2019
Graduate Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical
Hillcrest Rockhampton Private Hospital
06.2016 - 06.2017
Registered Nurse - Aged Care
North Rockhampton Nursing Centre
04.2016 - 06.2016
Graduate Certificate - Mental Health Nursing
Central Queensland University
Graduate Certificate - Clinical Nursing
Central Queensland University
Bachelor of Nursing -
Central Queensland University
Diploma of Nursing -
Central Queensland Institute of TAFE
Bachelor of Physical Therapy -
University of The East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center (UERMMMC)
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