Brad Lederman
Templestowe Lower,VIC
Summary
Organised and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Unit Manager, Cardio Thoracic Ward
Knox Private Hospital
10.2022 - 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.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- 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.
Graduate Nurse Coordinator
Knox Private Hospital
03.2017 - 10.2022
- Planning and implementing marketing strategies for bulk recruitment for 3 sites, Knox PH, Bellbird PH & Ringwood PH
- Planning, implementing and evaluating formal study days for 2 intakes of around 40 graduates each
- Management of learner rotations across all 3 campuses
- Retention post graduate year and ongoing development within the organisation
After Hours Hospital Coordinator
Warringal Private Hospital
01.2015 - Current
- The day to day running (after hours) of an acute private hospital responsible for but not limited to, liaising with various VMOs, wards & staffing, emergency response both clinically and facility, etc.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Nursing Officer, Australian Defence Force
Australian Defence Force
01.2013 - Current
- Extensive Leadership and accountability
- Ability to stay calm under pressure.
- Decision-making.
- Communication.
- Critical-thinking.
- Problem-solving
- Integrity.
- Interpersonal skills.
Clinical Placement Coordinator
Austin Health
01.2011 - 01.2012
- (EFT 0.6) Responsibilities:
- To coordinate the clinical placements across the three main Austin Health sites: Austin, Heidelberg Repatriation and Royal Talbot Sites
- To liaise with clinical areas and education providers to ensure access and demand for placements are managed appropriately
- To ensure a database for clinical placements is maintained and current
- To ensure clinical contracts are maintained and current
- To liaise with the Department of Health as required and to engage in statewide consultations on a needs basis
- To maintain a contemporary understanding of the curriculum and learning requirements of students placed at Austin Health
- To provide Clinical leadership through the management and recruitment, selection, appointment and orientation of sessional clinical teachers.
Clinical Nurse Educator
Numerous Universities
01.2005 - 01.2017
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Identified and assigned appropriate activities and projects to enhance student learning.
- Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
- Liaised with medical and nursing personnel to evaluate and improve teaching and nursing practices.
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Coordinated with clinicians to develop and coordinate student assignments.
Clinical Nurse Educator
Austin Health
01.2005 - 01.2017
- Supporting up to 8 students at a time on clinical placement focusing on-
- Negotiating rosters,
- Allocation of patients
- Allocation of work loads
- Conflict resolution
- Safe practice
- Adhering to policies and procedures
- Providing theoretical and practical education in a supportive environment
- Working closely with the unit managers and staff across all wards to build a rapport
- Liaise with management regarding safe practice issues and hospital policies
- Liaise with Education Providers regarding safe practice, learning objectives, hospital policies and procedures
- Responsible for clinical placement reporting and assessment
- Supporting, orientating, and mentoring other clinical educators, particularly new to the role or Austin Health
- Share the values of Austin Health: Integrity, Accountability, Respect and Excellence
- Critical Care Nurse
- Warringal PH (bank) & ASEPS nurse agency (EFT 0.4)
- Responsibilities:
- To undertake the full care of patients in a critical care areas (including ICU, Coronary Care and Emergency Department) of public and private hospitals throughout metropolitan Melbourne
- Competent in advanced cardiac life support, including invasive ventilation, pressure monitoring, cardiac pacing, balloon pump, heamo filtration, ECMO etc
Graduate nurse Coordinator
06.2012 - 11.2012
- Responsibilities:
- To coordinate the 105 graduate nurses working at Austin health across 3 campuses for 2012
- To liaise with clinical areas and hospital senior management to ensure access and demand for placements are managed appropriately
- To coordinate the application, interview process and final selection of the 2013 graduate nurses selected for places at Austin health
- To provide Clinical leadership through the management and recruitment, selection, appointment of graduate support nurses
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Warringal Private Hospital ICU
01.2002 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse
Warringal Private Hospital ICU
01.2000 - 01.2002
Education
Officer Training, Australian Defence Forces
Duntroon Military Academy
Canberra01.2014
Graduate Diploma - Critical Nursing / Cardio Thoracic
Melbourne University
2000
Bachelor of Science/Nursing - undefined
Latrobe University
1998
Skills
- Staff Development
- Establish Policies
- Nursing Staff Support
- Evidence-Based Teaching
- Educational Leadership
- Support Networks
Timeline
Nurse Unit Manager, Cardio Thoracic Ward
Knox Private Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Graduate Nurse Coordinator
Knox Private Hospital
03.2017 - 10.2022
After Hours Hospital Coordinator
Warringal Private Hospital
01.2015 - Current
Nursing Officer, Australian Defence Force
Australian Defence Force
01.2013 - Current
Graduate nurse Coordinator
06.2012 - 11.2012
Clinical Placement Coordinator
Austin Health
01.2011 - 01.2012
Clinical Nurse Educator
Numerous Universities
01.2005 - 01.2017
Clinical Nurse Educator
Austin Health
01.2005 - 01.2017
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Warringal Private Hospital ICU
01.2002 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse
Warringal Private Hospital ICU
01.2000 - 01.2002
Officer Training, Australian Defence Forces
Duntroon Military Academy
Graduate Diploma - Critical Nursing / Cardio Thoracic
Melbourne University
Bachelor of Science/Nursing - undefined
Latrobe University
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