Bridget Patterson
Bentleigh,VIC
Summary
Dedicated Aesthetic Registered Nurse trained in Foundation & Advanced Anti-Wrinkle and Dermal Filler Treatments.
With over 14 years’ clinical acute experience, committed to patient safety and comfort before, during and following procedures. Organized and dependable successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Primarily worked in major tertiary hospitals and within large multi-disciplinary teams. Committed and passionate about establishing positive therapeutic relationships and providing the best quality patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Consultant (Community Nurse)
The sisters of Good Samaritan
08.2023 - Current
- The primary role of the Health Care Consultant is to provide nursing care as a senior member of the Health and Wellbeing (HWB) Team which delivers a coordinated and proactive response to the changing health and wellbeing needs, responding effectively to the complexity of the health needs and aging of the Sisters across the congregation to support each Sister to participate in the life and mission of the congregation.
Registered Nurse - Casual Bank Nurse
The Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne
02.2020 - Current
- The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) is the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and its care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.
Injury Management Consultant
MedHealth (cogent thinking)
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Cogent thinking is a division of health management within MedHealth
- Cogent thinking delivers workplace health, wellbeing and productivity solutions tailored to each customers business requirements.
Telehealth Clinician
Aspen Medical
07.2020 - 08.2023
- Aspen Medical is an Australian-owned, multi award-winning, global provider of innovative healthcare solutions across a diverse range, clients in the Defense, Mining, Oil and Gas, Government and Humanitarian sectors
- Aspen Medical is a global provider of guaranteed, innovative and tailored healthcare solutions across a diverse range of sectors - providing from a single paramedic to a full spectrum solution.
Paediatric Liaison Nurse- Hotel Quarantine
Alfred Health
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Responsible for the assessment, care and management of all paediatric residents/patients while in hotel quarantine (health hotels and complex medical care hotels)
- Coordinated services, between medical and non-medical staff
- Hybrid role.
Registered Nurse Team Leader- Hotel Quarantine
Alfred Health
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education
- We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory, to inpatient and home and community based services
COVID19 Workforce- Registered Nurse
YNA
04.2020 - 08.2020
- Attending to the nursing needs of quarantined guests
- Symptom assessment at hotel and pop up swab clinics
- This position is in conjunction with the Department of Health and Human Services.
Telehealth Clinician
Health Direct Australia
03.2020 - 04.2020
- Healthdirect Australia is a national, government-owned, not-for-profit organisation
- It delivers a range of innovative services to provide every Australian with access to trusted health information and advice, when and where they need it.
Staff Nurse 1
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH&RC) – A2 unit paediatric surgical care
09.2017 - 11.2019
- KFSH&RC is a major tertiary referral hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- It is accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) and the Magnet Recognition Program (American Nurses Credentialing Centre ANCC).
Registered Nurse
Sugarglider Ward –Medical Care, The Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne
09.2013 - 09.2017
- Sugar Glider Medical Care is a specialist medical unit where a multidisciplinary team cares for children and infants with a diverse range of acute and chronic illnesses.
Education
Cosmetic Injectables - Foundation & Advanced
Derma Medical
Melbourne09.2023
Graduate certificate in Nursing Practice (Paediatrics) -
University of Melbourne
01.2016
Bachelor of Nursing/ Bachelor of Commerce (major finance) -
Deakin University
01.2013
Skills
- Anti- Wrinkle & Dermal Filler Foundation & Advanced Treatments
- Aesthetic consultation abilities
- Adherence to safety protocols
- Facial anatomy comprehension
- Treatment Preparation
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Time Management
- Relationship Building
Affiliations
- Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation - member
- AHPRA Registration - Registered Nurse 2023
Professional Development
- CF 101 Workshop, Australasian Cystic Fibrosis Conference, 08/2017
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation HLTAID001, St Johns Ambulance, 01/18/2020
- Tuesdays @ 2, Royal Children’s Hospital, Ongoing
- Accredited Nurse Immuniser, South Australia health, Ongoing
- Foundation and Advanced training in the use of Botulinum Toxin treatments and Dermal Fillers, Derma Medical, 09/09/2023
Referencesavailable
Available on request
Timeline
Health Care Consultant (Community Nurse)
The sisters of Good Samaritan
08.2023 - Current
Injury Management Consultant
MedHealth (cogent thinking)
03.2023 - 08.2023
Paediatric Liaison Nurse- Hotel Quarantine
Alfred Health
09.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse Team Leader- Hotel Quarantine
Alfred Health
08.2020 - 09.2021
Telehealth Clinician
Aspen Medical
07.2020 - 08.2023
COVID19 Workforce- Registered Nurse
YNA
04.2020 - 08.2020
Telehealth Clinician
Health Direct Australia
03.2020 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse - Casual Bank Nurse
The Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne
02.2020 - Current
Staff Nurse 1
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH&RC) – A2 unit paediatric surgical care
09.2017 - 11.2019
Registered Nurse
Sugarglider Ward –Medical Care, The Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne
09.2013 - 09.2017
Cosmetic Injectables - Foundation & Advanced
Derma Medical
Graduate certificate in Nursing Practice (Paediatrics) -
University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Nursing/ Bachelor of Commerce (major finance) -
Deakin University