Benjamin Crook

• Responsibilities as a Transitional a Nurse Practitioner:

(Total hours 539 hours) (Clinical 100%, 0% non-clinical time)

• Clinical Domain
• - Conduct thorough medical, medication, and physical assessments to inform clinical decision-making.
• - Work autonomously within the emergency department’s Fast-Track and paediatric models of care, under the supervision of an ED Staff Specialist (EDSS).
• - Consult complex patient groups including those with mental health needs, multiple comorbidities, language, or socioeconomic barriers, as well as pregnant women, children, and older adults.
• Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to formulate individualized care plans.
• - Perform a range of clinical procedures to manage acute illnesses and injuries, including:
• Joint reductions
• Plaster application and removal
• Suturing and local/regional anaesthetic blocks
• Incision and drainage of abscesses
• Wound debridement and dressing management
• Utilized customized patient teaching tools to support patients.
• Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
• Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive patient care plans, optimizing patient recovery times.
• - Develop pharmacological and non-pharmacological management plans with the Emergency staff specialist, tailored to individual needs and clinical symptoms.
• - Collaborate and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external specialists to optimize patient care.
• - Coordinate safe and appropriate patient pathways with the EDSS, including referral, admissions, and appropriate discharges home or to designated facilities.
• - Request and interpret diagnostic tests (POCT, pathology, ultrasound, x-ray, CT) in collaboration with the EDSS.
• - Liaise with specialist teams for continuity of care, medical advice for treatment plans, and immediate referrals for urgent interventions.
• - Prescribe and manage pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments informed by diagnostic outcomes.
• - Using UpToDate and ETG to safely prescribe medications that tailor individual treatment needs based on clinical and historical information.
• - Provide discharge planning with prescriptions, summaries, and safety-netting.
• - Escalate and recognise deteriorating patients whose conditions change or need specialised intervention, monitoring and management.
• - Determines clinical significance from a person’s clinical history and formulates a differential diagnosis that integrated in evidence-based research.
• - Performs and displays comprehensive approach to include cultural safety got all patients including patients from diverse cultural, and mental health backgrounds.
• - Review patient pending results from previous shifts and take responsibility for escalating abnormal results to the patient and their general practitioner.

Education Domain

• - Provide Patient education surrounding treatment, diagnosis, management, presentation, and safety netting for returning symptoms or worsening of conditions.
• - Working alongside nursing staff and providing education, clinical support, shared experience, and demonstration of advanced skills in both adults and paediatric areas.
• - Responsible for bedside teaching and presenting at the emergency nurses fast track course (district SESLHD) teaching on topics such as ophthalmology, ENT, paediatrics, and musculoskeletal emergency presentations.
• - Responsible for the development of simulation training for emergency nurses.
• - Completed Masters of Nurse Practitioner at the University of Newcastle 2024.
• - Provide education to SRMO/REG and assist with Simulation and training on Wednesday with DEMT in emergency.
• - Attending the NP Education days and SRMO/Reg teaching.
• - Panel for new graduate interviews and mentorship of new nurses in Emergency.
• - Panel expert in the critical care program course, involve in the teaching of the postgraduate students and sign of their clinical exams logs for the post graduate in emergency nursing.

Leadership and Support of system domains

• - Contribution to the developed of the redesign of the Emergency models of care including the implementation of the Sahara model to address the Cat 3 and 4 in the emergency department. Having a NP and staff specialist treating and reviewing these patients in 2-hour time window.
• - Promotes the NP pathway and role within the emergency department to patients, colleagues and management in a professional manner.
• - Mentoring CNS and helping with applications for approval and review in our emergency department.
• - Attending NP network meetings to discuss system and clinical issues affecting clinicians and patient care.
• - Attending the leadership forum and reviewing systems
• - Involved in the clinical leadership within the emergency department including mentorship of CNS.

Research domain

• - Currently involved in an audit of intubations in the emergency department and the development of an new airway checklist to include video recording of all intubations for quality and teaching.
• - Keep up to date with current practices and new research findings through reading UpToDate and listening to emergency medicine podcast.
• - Conduct regular case discussions with medical supervisors and review medical management and treatment in line with current guidelines and practices.
• - Currently the editor of the Neck and thoracic trauma chapter for the Prescribed text “Emergency and Trauma Care for Nurses and Paramedics”.
• - Evidence based application by utilising resources such as UptoDate, Therapeutic Guidelines or the Australian Medication Handbook

Responsibilities as a Clinical Nurse Educator

(Clinical 95 %, 5% non-clinical time)

Clinical domain:

• - Demonstrated advanced clinical assessment capability through the completion of comprehensive medical and medication histories, alongside full and focused physical examinations to inform differential diagnoses and clinical reasoning.
• - Applied advanced diagnostic decision-making by requesting and interpreting point-of-care testing, pathology and radiological investigations under approved protocols or verbal orders, integrating results into timely care plans.
• - Initiated and evaluated evidence-based pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions in accordance with clinical findings, scope of practice and collaborative consultation with senior medical officers.
• - Safely managed complex and vulnerable patient populations including paediatrics, older adults, pregnant women, individuals presenting with mental health concerns, patients with multiple co-morbidities, and people from culturally, linguistically and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds
• - Exercised high-level collaborative practice by partnering with senior medical officers to develop, refine and implement safe, person-centred treatment plans across diverse clinical presentations.
• - Performed a wide range of advanced clinical procedures including plastering, suturing, wound gluing, nitrous oxide administration, port access and peritoneal dialysis, supporting effective management of acute illness and injury.
• - Delivered care across multiple emergency service streams including triage, clinical initiatives nursing, acute treatment areas, resuscitation, fast track and paediatric emergency, ensuring adaptable and responsive practice in dynamic environments.
• - Performed procedures to manage a range of illnesses and injuries, such as plastering, suturing, gluing, administering nitrous oxide, port access and central line access.
• Directly cared for patients at least 136 hours each month to maintain currency on clinical techniques.- Assessing and training staff through all areas of the emergency department.

Education Domain

• - Instructor for Kids resus, DETECT jr and detect Adults, ECAT and HIRAID.
• Organized and led professional development workshops for nursing staff to improve patient safety and care quality.
• Promoted integration of cultural competence into nursing practices, improving patient satisfaction and care.
• Optimized clinical skills training modules to address gaps in nursing practice, elevating patient care standards.
• Pioneered peer mentoring program for nurses, fostering supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Reduced medication errors and improved patient safety through targeted educational programs.
• Boosted nurse competency with hands-on training sessions in latest healthcare technologies and practices.
• Promoted patient safety by leading quality improvement initiatives within the nursing department.
• Developed comprehensive competency assessments, effectively measuring nursing staff knowledge and skill levels.
• Facilitated workshops and training sessions to improve nurses' competencies in evidence-based practices.
• - Instructor for CVAD workshops, Critical care program simulation and resuscitation training days.
• - Currently mentoring emergency nurses to operate in the Advance practice role which includes 1:1 buddy shift with myself, clinical examine patients, ordering pathology/radiology test and interpreting results.
• - Responsible for BLS teaching for medical and nursing staff.
• - Responsible to teaching the Triage course, Introduction to emergency and Fast Track courses taught for other hospital staff in the district of SESLD.
• - Responsible for the development of simulation training for emergency nurses.
• - Provide education to SRMO/REG and Assit with Simulation and training on Wednesday with DEMT in emergency.
• - Responsible for the roll out of the ECAT protocols which include greater diagnostic and medication responsibility include antibiotic stewardship.
• - Responsible for the roll out of new equipment including ventilators, HFNP, humidification equipment, fluids warmers and LUCAS machine.
• - Provide patient education surrounding their diagnosis, treatments and ongoing care.
• - Utilising technology to facilitate engaging and efficient education
• - Manage the emergency departments education page online for all teaching, videos and update clinical information for nursing staff.
• - Currently Completing ALS instructor training for 2026 at SESLHD.
• - EDVPM (Emergency violence and prevention management) trainer.
• Streamlined onboarding processes for new hires, resulting in decreased time to full productivity.

Research domain

• - Contribution to the developed of the redesign of the Emergency models of care including the implementation of the ARTIC model. The Model won the CORE award for patient safety. The ARCTIC model, reduced Triage 2 wait times by 80% and improved access to patients by early senior medical and nursing staff interventions.
• - Currently involved in a audit of intubations in the emergency department and the development of an new airway checklist to include video recording of all intubations for quality and teaching.
• Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
• - Evidence based application by utilising resources such as UptoDate, Therapeutic Guidelines or the Australian Medication Handbook
• - Keep up to date with current practices and new research findings through reading UpToDate and listening to emergency medicine podcast.
• - Conduct regular case discussions with medical supervisors and review medical management and treatment in line with current guidelines and practices.
• - Currently the editor of the Neck and thoracic trauma chapter for the Prescribed text “Emergency and Trauma Care for Nurses and Paramedics”.

Leadership and Support of system domains

• - Mentoring CNS and helping with applications for approval and review in our emergency department.
• - Review IMMS and clinical issues
• - Policy development
• - Nominated for emergent leader in Sutherland hospital
• - Addresses Gaps in knowledge with over 140 nursing staff and supports them to achieve success in the progression to becoming a successful emergency nurse.
• - Responsible for the certification and sign of various competency skills in the emergency department including port access, IDC insertion male/female, NGT insertion adults/paeds, ventilation, Artline monitoring, BIPAP/CPAP and HFNP.

Responsibilities

Casual Academic a Level A Lecturer

Clinical Domain

• Adapted teaching methods teaching and assessing basic life support.
• Demonstrating clinical skills such as cannulation, insertion. of nasogastric tube, catheters,access central lines, medication administration and wound dressing.
• - Supervised undergraduate nursing students across all year levels during preparing for clinical placements, fostering safe practice and professional development.
• Designed and marked written and practical assessments, ensuring alignment with learning outcomes and academic standards.
• - Delivered Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) training to ensure competency in emergency response skills
• Assess clinical skills in alignment with the NMBA standards of practice.
• Update students with the current practices in NSW health to ensure they meet standards for practices as future registered nurses.
• - Supported students in applying theoretical knowledge to clinical practice, including providing access to up-to-date emergency protocols and practical guidance.
• Scheduled lab and practical sessions for students to increase subject understanding and to help gain clinical confidence/competency.

Education Domain

• - Delivered face-to-face teaching, including tutorials and laboratory sessions, using current, evidence-based content to support undergraduate nursing learning.
• Evaluated student performance through assessments, maintaining consistent grading standards.
• - Tailored educational approaches based on individual learning needs and managed student workloads to optimise performance and confidence.
• - Completed assessment, feedback and reporting responsibilities to monitor progress and maintain academic quality.
• - Developed structured lesson plans and teaching sessions to meet curriculum requirements and enhance learning experiences.
• Facilitated engaging lectures and discussions, promoting critical thinking among students.
• Developed course materials and resources to enhance student learning experiences.
• Assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and implementing individualized interventions when necessary.
• Boosted student engagement through the implementation of group activities and collaborative projects.
• Collaborated with fellow lecturers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected subject matter across various fields of study.
• Held weekly office hours to work with struggling students one-on-one and increase GPAs.
• Graded assignments according to strict institutional policies and upheld guidelines for academic integrity.
• Maintained interdisciplinary study as guiding principle, establishing partnerships with faculty in other departments to draw parallels with other subjects.
• Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
• Implemented instructional technologies in course delivery to engage and educate students.
• Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
• Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
• Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
• Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
• Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.

Research Domain

• Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
• - Applied research-informed teaching strategies and implemented evidence-based innovations aimed at improving both patient care and student outcomes.
• Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
• Mentored new faculty members, sharing insights on effective instructional techniques and classroom management strategies from evidence based literature and experience.
• Implemented feedback mechanisms to continuously refine teaching methodologies for improved outcomes.

Leadership Domain

• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
• - Provided academic advice and guidance to support student progression, confidence and career development.
• Remained accessible as resource for students during ample office hours, encouraging questions and providing academic advice and tutoring.
• Reached out to struggling students to identify areas of confusion and rectify issues before exams.
• Collaborated with faculty to assess curriculum effectiveness and implement improvements.
• Conducted research projects contributing to academic knowledge in the field of study.

• Trauma Coordination & Advanced Clinical Leadership

• Standard 1 Assess using diagnostic capability
• Undertake comprehensive daily ward rounds to assess trauma patient status, refine care plans and complete accurate documentation, including the Tertiary Survey, to guide ongoing diagnostic reasoning.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations. Participate as an active member of the Trauma Team during activations, contributing to rapid assessment, prioritisation and evidence-informed clinical decision-making in high-acuity settings.
• Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
• Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
• Attend Trauma "required" and "standbys" in the emergency department and provide expert emerhecny care to patients in a critical condition.
• Assessed and provided primary, secondary and tertiary care to patients in hospital care inline with current literature.

• Standard 2: Plans care and engages others
• Coordinate multidisciplinary trauma care by consulting with medical, surgical and nursing specialties to ensure cohesive, patient-centred care across the trajectory of injury management.
• Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
• Achieved positive Patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.
• Advocated for Patients rights when interacting with external agencies or institutions, ensuring fair treatment at all times.
• Provided crisis intervention support for patients experiencing emergencies, using appropriate techniques to de-escalate situations safely.
• Contributed to team discussions and case conferences actively, sharing insights and expertise with colleagues to optimize patient support strategies.
• Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to patients.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address client needs and formulate tailored support strategies.
• Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
• Streamlined case documentation procedures, reducing processing time and increasing efficiency.
• Trained new case managers, raising team's overall competency and service delivery standards.
• Facilitate safe and timely patient referrals and transfers across NSW, aligning clinical needs with statewide trauma service capability and ensuring continuity of care.

• Standard 3: Prescribes and implements therapeutic interventions
• Provide senior clinical leadership in collaboration with Nurse Unit Managers to support the delivery of high-quality trauma care and ensure adherence to evidence-based practice.
• Deliver structured trauma education and targeted in-service sessions to nursing staff within the Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit and designated wards, including after-hours sessions according to service demand.
• Mentor and educate staff to strengthen trauma assessment capability, clinical decision-making and the safe application of trauma management principles.
• Lead the development, implementation and scheduled review of trauma clinical pathways to optimise care consistency and ensure alignment with contemporary best-practice recommendations.
• Administered emergency care to trauma patients in high-pressure environments.
• Monitored vital signs and assessed patients' conditions for timely interventions.
• Strengthened patient advocacy efforts by actively participating in hospital-wide committees focused on improving quality of care and overall patient experience.
• Enhanced patient safety by adhering to evidence-based practices, regularly evaluating protocols, and participating in quality improvement initiatives.
• Reduced medical complications by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for critically ill patients.
• Increased patient satisfaction scores by fostering trusting relationships with patients and their families through compassionate care and empathetic communication.
• Expedited patient flow through the trauma bay by efficiently triaging incoming cases according to severity and prioritizing treatment accordingly.
• Prevented long-term disability in Trauma Patients with rapid assessment of neurological deficits and initiation of prompt interventions per established guidelines.
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians inline with current guidelines and Health polices.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviours and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.

Responsibilities as an Emergency Registered Nurse ;

• Regular shifts in all areas of Emergency Department and Trauma: Triage, acute, sub-acute, Emergency Medical Unit, Paediatrics, Resuscitation and Extended Practise Nursing.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Implemented infection control measures to ensure safety and compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Conducted assessments to evaluate patient health status and identify potential complications early.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Fast tracking patients through the Emergency Department: ordering x-ray’s, taking bloods, flagging acutely deteriorating patients to medical staff
• Nursing tasks including: Airway management (O2 therapy, ventilation), Cardiac monitoring, IV insertions, IV analgesia, abdominal & respiratory assessments
• Ventilation training, precepting new staff
• Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
• Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
• Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
• Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
• Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
• Answered deteriorating patient codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
• Promoted a safe and supportive environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to infection control protocols, maintaining equipment, and following safety guidelines.
• Contributed to the creation of a positive work culture within the Emergency Department by actively participating in team-building activities, offering constructive feedback, celebrating successes, and fostering a sense of camaraderie among colleagues.
• Facilitated smooth transitions of care by effectively communicating pertinent information during hand-offs and discharge planning.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall effectiveness and efficiency of emergency nursing care delivery within the department.
• Enhanced patient outcomes by delivering prompt and accurate care in life-threatening situations.
• Facilitated patient recovery with comprehensive post-treatment follow-up instructions.
• Administered emergency medications to stabilize patients, improving chances for recovery.
• Provided critical support in mass casualty incidents, demonstrating ability to perform under pressure.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to plan and implement patient care strategies.
• Contributed to improvement of patient care procedures through feedback and participation in departmental meetings.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
• Looking after acutely unwell trauma patients
• Training:
• Advanced life support training completed 2016
• EPN (Advanced Practice ) training completed September 2012
• Resuscitation training completed December 2012
• Extended Practise Nurse training completed 2012, have been teaching the course since 2017.
• ECG interpretation
• Trauma Team training