Caitlin Visca
Frankston South,Vic
Summary
Considerate expert with passion for providing excellent patient care. Skilled in collaborating with healthcare teams to identify and implement patient-centered strategies to improve care quality and outcomes. Dedicated to promoting patient education and advocating for evidence-based practice.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Consultant
Monash Health
01.2020 - Current
- Provided expert consultation for complex cases, ensuring comprehensive assessments and appropriate interventions were delivered.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing guidance to clinical staff.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall standard of patient care - Lead Researcher for Partnered Care Survivorship Care Plan project.
- Developed educational materials and conducted in-service trainings to enhance clinical staff knowledge on various health topics.
Associate Nurse Manager- Preadmission Services
Monash Health
04.2018 - 10.2023
- Evaluated emerging trends in nursing practice to identify areas where improvements could be made or best practices adopted within the department.
- Improved patient care by effectively managing nursing staff and coordinating interdisciplinary team collaboration.
- Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff, providing constructive feedback to promote continuous improvement in care delivery.
- Opportunity to be Nursing Unit Manager of Preadmission's Services for over 6 months
Registered Nurse - Colorectal and Gastroenterology
Monash Health
10.2011 - 04.2018
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Served as preceptor for around 15 nursing students and graduate nurses during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Promoted to Clinical Nurse Specialist 2017
Graduate Registered Nurse
Eastern Health
02.2010 - 08.2011
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by effectively communicating with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing compassionate and comprehensive care to patients in various clinical settings.
- Developed strong assessment skills through regular monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic findings to inform decision-making regarding treatment plans.
Education
Graduate Certificate In Cancer Sciences - Nursing
University Of Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC11.2020
Graduate Certificate in Stomal Therapy - Nursing
Australian College of Nursing
Sydney, NSW07.2015
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing
RMIT University
Bundoora, VIC11.2009
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Healthcare management
- Quality Improvement
- Ethical Practice
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Advanced nursing practice
- Clinical Leadership
- Patient Education
- Care Coordination
Affiliations
- Cancer Nurses Society of Australia
Professional Development
- Developing Skills for Nurse - Led Practice Change Workshop delivered by the VCCC Alliance Nurse Led Research hub May 2023
- ICH Good Clinical Practice E6 (R2) delivered by Global health Network Completed May 2023
- ilead People Program delivered by Monash Health Completed December 2018
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
HybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCareer advancementCompany CulturePersonal development programsWork from home optionLanguages
English
Advanced (C1)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Clinical Nurse Consultant
Monash Health
01.2020 - Current
Associate Nurse Manager- Preadmission Services
Monash Health
04.2018 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse - Colorectal and Gastroenterology
Monash Health
10.2011 - 04.2018
Graduate Registered Nurse
Eastern Health
02.2010 - 08.2011
Graduate Certificate In Cancer Sciences - Nursing
University Of Melbourne
Graduate Certificate in Stomal Therapy - Nursing
Australian College of Nursing
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing
RMIT University
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