Belinda Katie Weakley
Happy Valley,SA
Summary
Detail-Oriented Clinical Nurse with extensive understanding of Emergency Care and designing individualised care and assessment of deteriorating patients.
Dedicated to setting and meeting long-term goals. Adaptive approach to patient centered care and alignment of professional policies and procedures.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organisational skills eager to secure the ANUM role on a permanent basis.
Attention to detail, detailed patient clinical assessments and identification of care required to align with contemporary nursing assessment and application of individual comprehensive patient care and ready to help team achieve goals.
Confident and proficient in conflict resolution, leadership and management of how of patient throughout the department and supporting the NUM in this process.
Excellent knowledge of policies and procedures to facilitate patient journey and reduce mused care and harm to patients. Escalation processes within SALHN and stakeholders to optimise patient outcomes.
Role in shift coordination and collaboration with executive, SAAS and hospital coordinators to expedite patient movement and flow. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organisational skills.
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Dedicated nursing leader with excellent unit management skills. Proficient in quality, cost and care standards focused on maximizing resources and patient satisfaction.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acting Associate Nurse Unit Manager Team B
SALHN
2023.08 - Current
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Worked as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
- Managed and supported NUM with nurses and nursing activities by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
Clinical Nurse
SALHN
2022.11 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Shift Coordination, Triaging and Resuscitation proficient roles
- Leadership and coordination of staff
- Clear knowledge of departmental and institutional protocols
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
- Identified clinical risks and took appropriate preventative actions.
- Monitored clinical staff performance and provided feedback.
Acting Associate Nurse Unit Manager
SALHN
2022.11 - 2024.04
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
- Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives.
- Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
SALHN
2014.01 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Nurse Consultant Priority Care Centre
SALHN
2020.09 - 2021.04
- Worked autonomously along side health care professionals to see, treat and discharge patients presenting to the PCC.
- Researched related literature regarding issues at hand.
- Reviewed medical records and summarised patient assessment and treatment.
- Observed and reported on independent medical evaluations.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Referral acceptance from SAAS and LHN’s to facilitate treatment and department demands
- Consultation with Medical professionals to devise plans for patient treatment
- Reporting data and presentation statistics.
- Referred patients to specialist for treatment and arranged transport to facilitate care.
Casual Academic Tutor
Flinders University, Nursing And Midwifery
2016.03 - 2023.12
- Helped students prepare for tests and exams by providing guidance, motivation, and encouragement.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
- Created special handouts, study guides, and enrichment materials to boost student knowledge.
- Enabled underachieving students to reach target attainment levels by providing individualized coaching and activities.
- Taught students remotely using online video chat platform and other delivery channels.
- Created tailored lesson plans and study guides to teach and assist students in area of study.
- Conducted group tutoring sessions to help students engage active learning and critical thinking skills.
- Responded to email and telephone requests to provide students with specific information.
- Conducted practical and written assessments, feedback, sim scenarios and exam vigilation analysis
- Supported students in laboratory sessions to assess and learn practical nursing skills across the undergraduate nursing degree from 1st to 3rd year
PARTY Program Coordinator SA
SA Health
2022.07 - Current
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external partners to facilitate program operations.
- Collaborated with other program coordinators to achieve consistency in program objectives and services.
- Delivery of trauma content and education to school based students on trauma, rehabilitation and safe drug and alcohol choices
- Created and delivered program training and education to keep participants knowledgeable about program and provide necessary skills to participate productively.
- Monitored programming trends to keep content relevant and up-to-date.
Education
P.A.R.T.Y Program Coordinator
Clinical Nurse
Flinders Medical Centre Emergency Clinical Nurse-
01.2014
TPPP Registered Nurse Program -
Flinders Medical Centre
2014
Bachelor of Nursing Undergraduate - undefined
University of South Australia
2013
Acting OHSW Coordinator ASO4 -
OHSW
2012
OHSW Enrolled Nurse Vaccinations -
Repatriation General Hospital 2012
Enrolled Nursing -
Noarlunga Health Services2006-2013
Royal Adelaide Hospital
Staff Development, Royal Adelaide Hospital
1996
Enrolled Nurse Conversion Course -
Royal Adelaide Hospital
1996
Certificate 3 and 4 Community Services and Aged Care -
TAFE
11.1996
Skills
- Self-motivated professional
- Collaboration
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Customer Service
- Active Listening
- Decision Making
- Interpersonal Communication
- Adaptability
- Multitasking abilities
- Computer proficiency
- Leadership
- Conflict management and resolution
- Calm Under Pressure
- Dependable and Responsible
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Analytical Thinking
- Supervision and leadership
- Critical Thinking
- Quality Assurance
Accomplishments
Emotional resilience training- guest speaker SA Health Symposium 8/5/24
Certification
Graduate Certificate Emergency Nursing
HMIMMS disaster management
CLAMP leadership course
R4kids trainer
Basic Life Support Trainer
Infection Control assessor
EMST course 2022
Additional Information
Amy Fisher
Clinical Nurse ED/ SALHN Operations Centre
Nursing Director Operations SALHN
Flinders Medical Centre
Amy.Fisher2@sa.gov.au
Emma Armstrong
Associate Nurse Un it Manager Team A
Emergency Department
Flinders Medical Centre
Emma.armstrong@sa.gov.au
Matthew English
Flow Coordinator Emergency Department/ SALHN Operations Centre
Nursing Director Operations SALHN
Emergency Department
Flinders Medical Centre
Matthew.English@sa.gov.au
Helena Cursaro
Nurse Educator NUM
Emergency Department
Flinders Medical Centre
Helena.cursaro@sa.gov.au
Timeline
Acting Associate Nurse Unit Manager Team B
SALHN
2023.08 - Current
Clinical Nurse
SALHN
2022.11 - Current
Acting Associate Nurse Unit Manager
SALHN
2022.11 - 2024.04
PARTY Program Coordinator SA
SA Health
2022.07 - Current
Nurse Consultant Priority Care Centre
SALHN
2020.09 - 2021.04
Casual Academic Tutor
Flinders University, Nursing And Midwifery
2016.03 - 2023.12
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
SALHN
2014.01 - Current
P.A.R.T.Y Program Coordinator
Clinical Nurse
Flinders Medical Centre Emergency Clinical Nurse-
TPPP Registered Nurse Program -
Flinders Medical Centre
Bachelor of Nursing Undergraduate - undefined
University of South Australia
Acting OHSW Coordinator ASO4 -
OHSW
OHSW Enrolled Nurse Vaccinations -
Repatriation General Hospital 2012
Enrolled Nursing -
Noarlunga Health Services2006-2013
Royal Adelaide Hospital
Staff Development, Royal Adelaide Hospital
Enrolled Nurse Conversion Course -
Royal Adelaide Hospital
Certificate 3 and 4 Community Services and Aged Care -
TAFE
Graduate Certificate Emergency Nursing
HMIMMS disaster management
CLAMP leadership course
R4kids trainer
Basic Life Support Trainer
Infection Control assessor
EMST course 2022
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