Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Qualifications
Personal Information
References
Timeline
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Caroline Rex

Sutherland,NSW

Summary

Experienced Registered Nurse with progressive career history in acute and community patient care, triage and case coordination in fast-paced environments. Proven skills in managing complex care patients and high-stress situations. Consistently exceptional care of patients through empathetic communication, a respectful attitude and excellent patient-centred care.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Case Manager/ Registered Nurse

Southcare - The Sutherland Hospital
09.2019 - Current
  • Case Manager/Registered Nurse Coordinating and attending at-home care in the Sutherland Shire area.
  • Currently managing the Southcare Clinic for mobile and at-risk clients.


This role has included but is not limited to:

  • Facilitator/Team Leader 2020-2021
  • Southcare Pharmacy In-Charge 2020-2021
  • Case management in the community and clinic setting
  • Specialised wound care.
  • IV and Infuser medication administration and management
  • PICC management
  • Port Management
  • All Drain management
  • Liaising with specialists and team, Allied Health and GP's.

Secondment

SOS The Sutherland Outreach Service
10.2021 - 12.2021
  • 8 week secondment to the SOS team within the Southcare community department.
  • This Outreach service is a rapid response community team that attends referrals to vulnerable patients.



Casual Position

Southcare - The Sutherland Hospital
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • RCCP – Respiratory Continuing Care Program.
  • Community Nurses

Regional Manager/ Scheduling and Planning Manager

Regal Home Health
01.2019 - 09.2019

Manager role included:

  • Regional Manager/Scheduling and Planning Manager of nurse and client’s rosters and care.
  • RN and AIN Recruitment
  • Client services and delivery
  • Implementation and education of new scheduling system and program

Registered Nurse

Kirrawee Family Medical Practice
05.2014 - 01.2019

Practice Nurse role managing care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, working collaboratively with the GPs, Specialists and Allied Health team.


Assessment experience included:

  • Chronic Disease Management and Care Plans
  • Team care Arrangements,
  • Cognitive Health Assessments
  • Home Health Assessments/ 75+ Health Assessments
  • Diabetes Annual Cycle of Care Plans


Clinical experience included:

  • Triage of patients
  • Practice management
  • Wound care, Drug and Alcohol Management
  • Community Services liaising and management.


Regional Manager/ Community Registered Nurse

Regal Home Health
03.2012 - 01.2019

Regional Southern Area Manager role included:

  • Roster and Run Management of Nurses and Patients in a WFH role.
  • Clinical Management - Chronic and Acute Care
  • University Clinical Placement Facilitator
  • Medication administration and monitoring
  • Continence, IDC and SPC care and education
  • Wound management
  • Diabetes management and education
  • Liaising with Specialists, GP’s, and Allied Health Care Professionals.

Registered Nurse

Private at Home Nursing Care
03.2011 - 03.2012

Private position for an at-home client who required Dementia and Palliative care.

DVA Manager

Alliance Health
03.2010 - 03.2011
  • Position created in March 2010 for the Department of Veteran Affairs clients as business expanded.
  • Coordinated care and allocation of nurses for clients for at-home community DVA clients.
  • RN, EEN and AIN recruitment and management.


Registered Nurse

Alliance Health
03.2008 - 03.2010

Casual and then PPT position with the role moving from hospital based position to a community nursing position.

Manager/ Diverse Therapist

Laser Therapy Clinic
01.2007 - 03.2008

Clinic treatment with acupuncture/alternative medicine and laser therapy for clients with addictions, and for the treatment of pain, anxiety and stress.

Registered Nurse

The Wollongong Hospital
03.2003 - 10.2006
  • Perioperative Unit – Temporary PT Contract
  • Overflow Ward – Temporary PT Contract
  • Emergency Department Casual Pool

Registered Nurse

The Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
01.2000 - 04.2004
  • NSW New Graduate Nurses Rotation Program - PFT
  • Gynae/Breast Surgical Oncology – PFT
  • Casual Pool Position

Education

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW
1998

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of Tasmania
Hobart, TAS
1995

Skills

  • Direct Acute and Chronic Nursing Care
  • Team Collaboration
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Wound Care
  • Patient Assessment
  • Client Advocacy

Qualifications

  • Southcare Community Nurses Team Leader 2021-2022
  • Diabetes Essentials Certificate – Diabetes Australia/Public Health Network 2017
  • Diabetes Education and Management Certificate – Australian College of Nursing 2015
  • Pain Management Certificate – Australian College of Nursing 2015
  • NSW New Graduate Nurses Rotation Program 2000 - 2001


Personal Information

Date of Birth: 04/14/74

References

  • Katherine Dooley NUM, Southcare - The Sutherland Hospital, 02 94507540
  • Sarah Dickensen CNC, Southcare - The Sutherland Hospital, 02 94507540
  • Dr Colin Metz - Former Owner/General Practitioner, Kirrawee Family Medical Practice, 0424155828
  • Dr Daniel Yeo - General Practitioner, Kirrawee Family Medical Practice, 0433572788

Timeline

Secondment

SOS The Sutherland Outreach Service
10.2021 - 12.2021

Case Manager/ Registered Nurse

Southcare - The Sutherland Hospital
09.2019 - Current

Casual Position

Southcare - The Sutherland Hospital
09.2019 - 03.2020

Regional Manager/ Scheduling and Planning Manager

Regal Home Health
01.2019 - 09.2019

Registered Nurse

Kirrawee Family Medical Practice
05.2014 - 01.2019

Regional Manager/ Community Registered Nurse

Regal Home Health
03.2012 - 01.2019

Registered Nurse

Private at Home Nursing Care
03.2011 - 03.2012

DVA Manager

Alliance Health
03.2010 - 03.2011

Registered Nurse

Alliance Health
03.2008 - 03.2010

Manager/ Diverse Therapist

Laser Therapy Clinic
01.2007 - 03.2008

Registered Nurse

The Wollongong Hospital
03.2003 - 10.2006

Registered Nurse

The Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
01.2000 - 04.2004

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of Sydney

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of Tasmania
Caroline Rex