BARBARA HASENOEHRL
Araluen,NT
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with solid background in providing high-quality patient care in various cancer care settings and clinical support. Proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, adapting to changing situations with ease. Excels in communication, empathy, and problem-solving to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and results-driven, with focus on delivering high-quality care and maintaining positive, supportive environment.
Experienced in managing an oncology nursing unit and ensuring efficient patient care. Proven track record of improving unit operations and fostering collaborative team environment. Demonstrated excellence in leadership and effective communication skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Management Consultant Oncology/Day Transfusion Unit
Alice Springs Hospital
06.2021 - Current
- Responsible for leading the oncology team to safely administer cancer treatments and high risk infusions for patients with a cancer diagnosis and chronic diseases
- Clinically I am involved in treatment planning, administering chemotherapy, care coordination and discharge planning for all tumour streams
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans, coordination of care and achieving the best outcomes for cancer patients
- Perform accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implement best practices in financial management of the unit to optimize budget allocation and resource utilization and assisted in budget preparation
- Manage departmental budget effectively, identifying cost-saving opportunities while maintaining high-quality care delivery.
- Streamline workflows with the introduction of electronic health record systems, reducing documentation errors.
- Maintain regulatory compliance by staying up-to-date with changing industry standards and ensuring staff adherence to policies and procedures.
- Recruiting, hiring and training all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Mentoring new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency am promoting an inclusive learning environment where diverse perspectives were valued and respected.
- I have an interest in research and recently published a poster for an International Cancer Conference
Clinical Nurse- Breast Centre
Royal Perth Hospital
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Responsible for the care coordination for women and their families affected by breast cancer
- Assisted clients and their families by providing emotional support, education sessions and information at various stages in their continuum of care
- Supported women to understand their pathology results and make informed decisions about their care
- Provided support during their hospital visits and/or over the phone and by email
- Actively involved in education sessions about breast awareness and breast cancer and have a keen interest in survivorship care and clinics
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients and participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient records, contributing to improved quality assurance measures.
- Acted as a clinical resource for colleagues seeking guidance on best practices or challenging cases, contributing to a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Served as a patient advocate, ensuring individual needs were met and concerns addressed promptly.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult medical situations.
- Participated in continuous professional development, staying abreast of latest nursing practices and standards.
- Identified clinical risks and took appropriate preventative actions.
- Conducted research and developed evidence-based clinical guidelines.
Clinical Nurse Specialist Breast Cancer
Hollywood Hospital
04.2020 - 11.2020
- Responsible for the care coordination for women and their families affected by breast cancer
- Assisted clients and their families by providing emotional support , education and information at various stages in their continuum of care
- Supported women to understand their pathology results and make informed decisions about their care
- Established effective communication channels between nurses, physicians, and other team members, promoting seamless coordination of patient care efforts.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care practices and clinical guidelines.
- Developed comprehensive care plans for patients, resulting in enhanced health management.
- Advocated for patients' physical, psychosocial, developmental, spiritual and emotional needs during planning.
- Sought opportunities to improve patient care, outcomes and nursing staff performance.
- Developed and maintained collaborative relationships with healthcare providers.
- Served as a clinical resource to staff, patients and families.
- Documented patient progress and care interventions in medical records.
- Facilitated and attended interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient care.
Clinical Nurse
Breast Screen WA
08.2016 - 04.2020
- Responsible for supporting women attending screening clinics by providing information about the different procedures and investigations
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of screening pathways, investigations and provided information about their condition and best ways to manage.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit and served as a clinical resource to staff, patients and families
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient records, contributing to improved quality assurance measures.
- Served as a patient advocate, ensuring individual needs were met and concerns addressed promptly.
- Participated in continuous professional development, staying abreast of latest nursing practices and standards.
Clinical Nurse
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
01.2016 - 04.2020
- Responsible for the care coordination for women and their families affected by breast cancer
- Assisted clients and their families by providing emotional support, education and information at various stages in their continuum of care
- Supported women to understand their pathology results and make informed decisions about their care
- Actively involved in education sessions about breast awareness or breast cancer
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, promoting open communication channels for effective collaboration in treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient records, contributing to improved quality assurance measures.
- Acted as a clinical resource for colleagues seeking guidance on best practices or challenging cases, contributing to a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
- Managed patient records with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult medical situations.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences, ensuring their voices were heard in treatment decisions.
- Served as a clinical resource to staff, patients and families.
- Documented patient progress and care interventions in medical records.
- Assessed effectiveness of clinical nursing interventions and programs.
Clinical Nurse
Capecare Aged Care Busselton
06.2015 - 01.2016
- Responsible for providing clinical care according to best evidence
- Staff education and presentations to staff including mentoring new staff
- Assisted in quality improvement projects and setting up new processes and policies, conducted audits and case conferences to ensure the best evidence based care was provided
- Responsible for resident admissions and assessments
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Maintained patient confidentiality by protecting unauthorized access to personal information.
- Acted as a clinical resource for colleagues seeking guidance on best practices or challenging cases, contributing to a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Coordinated seamless transitions between levels of care by effectively communicating with multidisciplinary team members throughout the process.
- Served as a patient advocate, ensuring individual needs were met and concerns addressed promptly.
- Implemented individualized nursing care plans tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient population served.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments for new admissions, ensuring accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Utilized technology to improve patient care, integrating electronic health records and telehealth services.
- Monitored clinical staff performance and provided feedback.
McGrath Breast Care Nurse
SJOG Bunbury Hospital/WACHS SW
03.2013 - 06.2015
- In this regional role I was coordinating the care for clients experiencing breast cancer and their significant others by providing support, information and liaising to other services
- This role entailed close case management from diagnosis onwards through treatment modalities like surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy, even involving palliative care
- Provided information about treatment options, performed pre- and postsurgical assessments and education
- Assisted during and post hospital stays by liaising with allied health team members and act as a link between surgeons, oncologist and local services
- This role allowed me to offer important emotional and moral support to the clients and families to minimize the stress and effects of their experience
- Advocated and enrolled patients to clinical trials
- Multidisciplinary collaboration, which allowed to facilitate a better understanding of diagnosis and complex information for clients and their families/significant others
- I conducted information sessions about breast awareness to the public
- My passion for this specialty area of cancer services motivates me strongly to liaise with other organizations and provide information through talks, events and displays
Registered Nurse
Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital
06.2011 - 02.2013
- Working mainly in medical areas like Chemotherapy Day Unit, Special Care Unit, Palliative Care and the medical ward
- Responsible for the care of patients, assessments of the patient’s needs and the communication of the same to the appropriate health care team members
- In these areas I used my advanced nursing competencies which I have gained in the areas of critical care (Coronary care/ICU) and oncology/haematology (Postgraduate certificate in cancer nursing, Masters in Clinical Nursing)
Lecturer Health
Kalgoorlie
06.2011 - 02.2013
- This position required the preparation of teaching material and presentation of newest evidence-based information to enrolled nursing students
- Provided lectures to students in different stages and taught a variety of units
- Iinvolved in administrative responsibilities like the development of Training and Assessment Plans (TAPS) for the respective units and data entry where required
- Taking an active part in guiding and supporting the students throughout their clinical placements in various health care settings
- Responsible for assessing the students in achieving their clinical skills within a work environment and support them in liaising with other health team members
Clinical Nurse
Eastern Goldfields Regional Prison
06.2011 - 09.2011
- Responsible of providing primary health care to individuals within the prison system
- This involved completing physical as well as mental health assessments
- Work duties involved documentation and e-consults with the medical team for ongoing and emergency care issues
- Responsibilities involved also holding the portfolios of infectious diseases (Hepatitis, HIV) and infection control
- This involved regular blood testing and screening, as well as the management of care plans and ongoing monitoring
- Liaising with population health was important and attendance and coordination of visiting doctor’s clinics was another duty
- Health promotion and education of the patients and staff was another aspect of this position
Registered Nurse/Staff Development Nurse/Research
SCGH, Ward G 73 and Radiation Oncololgy
12.2009 - 07.2011
- Provided holistic patient care of clients with all different forms of cancer, including breast cancer
- Provided nursing care including chemotherapy administration, TIVAD care, IV therapies from acute care to palliative care
- Supported graduate nurses and new staff members with their learning needs to achieve competencies and goals
- Set up education sessions, learning plans, developed learning packages and conducted performance discussions
- Involved in enrolling patients to Radiation Oncology trials, monitoring their progress and data entry
Education
Graduate Certificate of Health Services Management - High Distinction
Charles Darwin University
01.2022
Certificate IV Training and Assessment - Workplace Training
Plenty Training
Perth01.2015
Postgraduate Certificate in Breast Cancer Nursing -
Australian College of Nursing
01.2014
Masters of Clinical Nursing - Oncology
Edith Cowan University
01.2012
Postgraduate Certificate in Cancer Nursing -
Edith Cowan University with Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
01.2011
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Notre Dame Australia
01.2007
Skills
- Excellent patient care coordination skills, education and counselling and
- Excellent teamwork and interprofessional collaboration
- Advanced medication administration , Central Line management and proficient venipuncture skills
- Strong Verbal and written Communication, proficient in the use of nurse electronics and various clinical information systems
- Strong documentation abilities, report writing, project planning
- Advanced clinical skills and knowledge, excellent direct patient care
- Staff management, recruitment and team supervision
- Strong Verbal and written Communication, proficient in the use of nurse electronics and various clinical information systems, report writing, project planning
- Clinical leadership, budget management, project management
- Highly proficient in cancer services management and oncology/haematoloyg nursing, ADAC competent and EviQ Facilitator
Affiliations
- Australian College of Nursing, Member and Tutor, Marker and Content Reviewer for Cancer Course/Breast Cancer Course, 2015
- Cancer Nurses Society of Australia, Member
- COSA, Member
Timeline
Nurse Management Consultant Oncology/Day Transfusion Unit
Alice Springs Hospital
06.2021 - Current
Clinical Nurse- Breast Centre
Royal Perth Hospital
11.2020 - 05.2021
Clinical Nurse Specialist Breast Cancer
Hollywood Hospital
04.2020 - 11.2020
Clinical Nurse
Breast Screen WA
08.2016 - 04.2020
Clinical Nurse
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
01.2016 - 04.2020
Clinical Nurse
Capecare Aged Care Busselton
06.2015 - 01.2016
McGrath Breast Care Nurse
SJOG Bunbury Hospital/WACHS SW
03.2013 - 06.2015
Registered Nurse
Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital
06.2011 - 02.2013
Lecturer Health
Kalgoorlie
06.2011 - 02.2013
Clinical Nurse
Eastern Goldfields Regional Prison
06.2011 - 09.2011
Registered Nurse/Staff Development Nurse/Research
SCGH, Ward G 73 and Radiation Oncololgy
12.2009 - 07.2011
Postgraduate Certificate in Breast Cancer Nursing -
Australian College of Nursing
Masters of Clinical Nursing - Oncology
Edith Cowan University
Postgraduate Certificate in Cancer Nursing -
Edith Cowan University with Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Notre Dame Australia
Graduate Certificate of Health Services Management - High Distinction
Charles Darwin University
Certificate IV Training and Assessment - Workplace Training
Plenty Training
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