Bernadette Pringle
Glen Alpine,Australia
Summary
Accomplished Senior Assessor and Clinical Nurse Consultant with a proven track record at South Western Sydney Local Health District, excelling in risk assessment and effective communication. Demonstrated success in mentoring staff and leading quality improvement initiatives, showcasing exceptional teamwork and problem-solving aptitude. Achieved over 95% in exceeding departmental KPIs, reflecting a strong commitment to professional ethics and client consultation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Assessor - AN ACC
South Western Sydney Local Health District
01.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Australian National Aged Care Classification Model
- Conducting individual assessments and applying clinical judgement using the 9 validated assessment tools to evaluate a resident’s physical, cognitive and behavioural abilities, as well as their mental health
- Gathering the necessary information required to complete an assessment through communication with staff and residents, observation, review of resident notes and care plans
- Preparation and presentation of case studies to the wider team
- Mentoring and training of new staff members
- Contribute to quality improvement initiative’s
- Adhering to and exceeding mandatory KPI’s set by the department
- Australian National Aged Care Classification Model
Senior Assessor - ACAT
South Western Sydney Local Health District
01.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Aged Care Assessment Team
- Provide comprehensive aged care assessments and care co-ordination to clients, in accordance with the Aged Care Act (1997) and relevant guidelines
- Conduct thorough assessments to determine eligibility for Commonwealth Subsidised Aged Care Services including residential care, residential respite, home care packages and flexible care (including transitional aged care and short-term restorative care)
- Provision of information and referral to appropriate services available to meet the Client’s needs
- Provide consultation to team members and other services providers involved in aged care about the role of the Aged Care Assessment Team
- Liaise with a range of internal and external clientele and service providers to provide continuity of care that is individualised and holistic
- Provide information and education to client’s and their carer’s regarding available services, treatments and future care planning
- Complete and maintain accurate and timely health records
- Collect statistical data as designated by the service
- Aged Care Assessment Team
Conjoint Associate Lecturer
Western Sydney University
01.2017 - Current
- Company Overview: School of Medicine
- School of Medicine
Clinical Nurse Specialist (L2)
ISLHD - Illawarra
01.2022 - 01.2023
Clinical Nurse Consultant
SWSLHD – Liverpool
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Coordination of care for older patients within the emergency department to improve their safe discharge
- Provide expert clinical advice to patient’s carers and other health care professionals within the aged care specialty
- Develop, facilitate, implement and evaluate care management plans for patients with complex health needs
- Provision of leadership that facilitated the ongoing development of clinical practice by role modelling the skills required of an expert clinician in the clinical setting and being a leader in the ongoing review of clinical practice
- Contribution to the management of clinical processes e.g
- Models of care, maps, clinical pathways, policy, procedures and guidelines
- Initiation of research and quality improvement strategies
- Collaboration and contribution to the development and delivery of specialty related education programs
- Participation in formal processes for the strategic and operation planning for the clinical service
- Leadership of a small team, inclusive of allied health specialties
- Provide operational oversight of the team, including compliance with work, health and safety, monitoring of compliance with healthcare records and oversight of quality and safety
- Provide ongoing supervision, mentoring and clinical advice to the nursing workforce, including contribution of staff performance appraisals
- Facilitation of regular team meetings/teleconferences to address issues arising, share experiences and clinical expertise (including case study discussions)
- Foster and maintain an effective communication framework that facilitates an information flow between team members and the hospital, particularly regarding patient flow, out of the department
- Participate in evaluation activities and formal audit activities as required
- Preparation of Staff rosters
Education
Statement of Attainment - My Aged Care - Advanced Assessment Practice
Australian Dept of Health and Aged Care
01.2023
Graduate Certificate - Palliative Care
Australian College of Nursing
01.2020
Associate degree - Dementia Care
University of Tasmania
01.2017
Certificate IV - Training & Assessment
01.2008
Graduate Diploma - Aged Care
NSW College of Nursing
01.1998
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Western Sydney
01.1994
Skills
- Boundary determination
- Owner relations
- Collaboration
- Database management
- Confidentiality
- Teamwork
- Multitasking skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Risk Assessment
- Effective communication
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Communication Skills
- Time management abilities
- Negotiation
- Data collection
- Team collaboration
- Reliability
- Report writing
- Documentation review
- Adaptability
- Self motivation
- Professional ethics
- Client consultation
Affiliations
- New South Wales Nurses and Midwives Association (NSWNMA)
- Foundation Member Gerontological Alliance of Nurses Australia (GANA)
- Australian College of Nursing (ACN)
- Palliative Care Nurses Australia (PCNA)
- Aged Health Network – Agency for Clinical Innovation
- Frailty Community of Practice – Agency for Clinical Innovation
- End of Life and Palliative Care Network - Agency for Clinical Innovation
- Australasian Delirium Association
- NSW Justices Association
References
- Leanne Borg, ACAT Team Leader - SWSLHD Aged Care Assessment Team, 0439 808 168, leanne.borg@health.nsw.gov.au
- Lorena Castillo-Zamora, ANACC Team Leader - SWSLHD AN-ACC Team, 0458720803, Lorena.Castillo-Zamora@health.nsw.gov.au
Secondments
- Clinical Stream Manager, SWSLHD, 01/01/21
- Clinical Nurse Consultant (ASET), Campbelltown Hospital, 01/01/19
- Clinical Co-Ordinator, Triple I Hub (Intake and Referral Centre), 01/01/18
- Clinical Nurse Consultant (ASET), Campbelltown Hospital, 01/01/17
- Clinical Nurse Consultant (Aged Care), Campbelltown Hospital, 01/01/16
- Co-coordinator Reslink Program, SSWLHD - Macarthur, 01/01/02
- Aged Care Liaison Nurse, Campbelltown Hospital, 01/01/01
- Discharge Planner, Campbelltown Hospital, 01/01/01
Registrations
Registered Nurse (Division 1), Australian Health Professionals Regulatory Agency (APHRA)
Accomplishments
- Published research article: October 2023, Australasian Journal of Ageing. Care in the Community: A COVID-19 initiatige to reduce hospital re-presentations among community – dwelling people
Timeline
Senior Assessor - AN ACC
South Western Sydney Local Health District
01.2023 - Current
Senior Assessor - ACAT
South Western Sydney Local Health District
01.2023 - Current
Clinical Nurse Specialist (L2)
ISLHD - Illawarra
01.2022 - 01.2023
Clinical Nurse Consultant
SWSLHD – Liverpool
01.2020 - 01.2022
Conjoint Associate Lecturer
Western Sydney University
01.2017 - Current
Statement of Attainment - My Aged Care - Advanced Assessment Practice
Australian Dept of Health and Aged Care
Graduate Certificate - Palliative Care
Australian College of Nursing
Associate degree - Dementia Care
University of Tasmania
Certificate IV - Training & Assessment
Graduate Diploma - Aged Care
NSW College of Nursing
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Western Sydney
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