Bridget Hogarth
Dalby,QLD
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Health Clinical Nurse
Jandowae MPHS
09.2019 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up support to patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
- Streamlined workflow processes, improving overall efficiency within the unit.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
- Served as a patient advocate, ensuring individual needs were met and concerns addressed promptly.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores through consistent delivery of compassionate and culturally competent care.
Relief Pool Director of Nursing Facility Manager
Darling Downs Health
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Developed strong relationships with community organizations, promoting the pool as a valuable resource for local residents.
- Implemented budget control measures to reduce operational costs without compromising service quality or safety standards.
- Fostered a positive environment by addressing member concerns promptly and professionally, leading to high retention rates among patrons.
- Oversaw daily operations including staffing, scheduling, programming, and financial management, maintaining smooth operation of the facility at all times.
- Supported risk management efforts by conducting regular safety audits and addressing any identified hazards in a timely manner.
Practice Nurse
Inglewood Medical Centre
11.2018 - 01.2022
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive health education and promoting preventive care.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by implementing streamlined documentation practices and routine assessments.
- Delivered high-quality patient care with strong attention to detail in administering medications, treatments, and wound care.
- Reduced waiting times for patients, conducting triage assessments and prioritizing cases based on urgency.
- Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
Clinical Nurse Community
Darling Downs Health
09.2015 - 09.2019
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up support to patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
- Streamlined workflow processes, improving overall efficiency within the unit.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
- Provided wound care to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Served as a clinical resource to staff, patients and families.
Registered Nurse
Millmerran MPHS
01.1989 - 09.2019
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- 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.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Clinical Care Coordinator
Millmerran Centenary Retirement Village
03.1988 - 09.2015
- Streamlined communication between multidisciplinary healthcare teams for improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Maintained thorough documentation of all clinical interventions, ensuring accurate records for continuity of care and regulatory compliance.
- Facilitated timely access to appropriate healthcare services by assessing patient needs and coordinating referrals to specialists.
- Promoted patient-centered care by actively involving patients and their families in treatment decisions and goal-setting processes.
- Improved efficiency in case management tasks through the implementation of evidence-based best practices and standardized procedures.
- Conducted regular audits of clinical processes, identifying areas for improvement and driving continuous quality improvements across the organization.
- Assisted in the development of protocols for complex case management, leading to improved outcomes for high-risk patient populations.
- Served as a liaison between patients, providers, insurers, and community resources to ensure optimal service delivery throughout the continuum of care.
- Assisted in developing and implementing staff training programs, promoting a culture of continuous learning and professional development among clinical team members.
- Coordinated, monitored, assigned, and documented patient and clinical care activities.
- Built strong relationships with patients and families for optimized care satisfaction.
- Upheld quality assurance procedures to maintain patient safety and satisfaction.
Education
No Degree - Immunisation Endorsement
Cunningham Centre
Toowoomba04.2019
No Degree - Certificate IV in Front Line Management
Lasa
Brisbane01.2012
No Degree - Registered General Nurse
Princess Alexandra Hospital
Brisbane08.1985
Skills
- Disease Prevention
- Patient Examination
- Infection Control
- Medication Administration
- Phlebotomy
- Quality Assurance
- Vital Signs Documentation
- Team Supervision
- Care Planning
- Conflict Resolution
- Pain Management
- Quality Improvement
- End-of-Life Care
Timeline
Relief Pool Director of Nursing Facility Manager
Darling Downs Health
01.2023 - 01.2025
Community Health Clinical Nurse
Jandowae MPHS
09.2019 - Current
Practice Nurse
Inglewood Medical Centre
11.2018 - 01.2022
Clinical Nurse Community
Darling Downs Health
09.2015 - 09.2019
Registered Nurse
Millmerran MPHS
01.1989 - 09.2019
Clinical Care Coordinator
Millmerran Centenary Retirement Village
03.1988 - 09.2015
No Degree - Immunisation Endorsement
Cunningham Centre
No Degree - Certificate IV in Front Line Management
Lasa
No Degree - Registered General Nurse
Princess Alexandra Hospital
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