Catherine Benn
Australia
Summary
As a dedicated and hardworking Registered Nurse, I bring a diverse skill set honed through progressive careers and a robust educational background in occupational health. My professional attitude is complemented by a wealth of experience in educating individuals on disease prevention. I am known for my strong analytical abilities, clear communication, and leadership skills, all of which I leverage to deliver exceptional healthcare services. My commitment to excellence and continuous improvement is at the core of my approach to nursing, making me an asset to any healthcare team.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SHES Advisor - Health
Orica
10.2024 - Current
- Liaised between employees with health concerns and supervisors, maintaining medical confidentiality to communicate work status and coordinate return to work accommodations.
- Maintained detailed records of employee health data, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and facilitating data-driven decision making on workplace wellness initiatives.
Registered Staff Nurse, Perioperative Care
NSW Health
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Proficient in perioperative nursing, ensuring optimal patient care and safety during surgical procedures
- Ranging from endoscopy to obstetrics and orthopaedics
Occupational Health Nurse
Biosymm
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Managed a FIFO (Fly-In, Fly-Out) role, swiftly addressing a backlog of400 overdue medical examinations
- Diligently identified, referred, and escalated individual workers' healthcare needs, upholding compliance standards
Registered Nurse
Coal Services Pty Ltd
01.2021 - 09.2023
- Completing medical surveillance onsite and in an office setting for clients and triaging as appropriate
- Completing drug and alcohol and influenza immunisations
Triage Specialist
Employees Mutual Limited
04.2020 - 12.2020
- Identified care needs of individual workers and employers and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations, and procedural costs, deciphering where the claim belonged.
Registered Nurse
Calvary Mater Newcastle
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- 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.
Registered Nurse
Estia Health Tuncurry
04.2017 - 06.2018
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Tour Coach Driver
Withers
06.2013 - 03.2017
- Driving, providing commentary, organising excursions for international and local tour parties
Emergency Call taker | Dispatcher
New Zealand Fire Service
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Dealt successfully with individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds
- Handled incoming calls efficiently to improve customer satisfaction.
- Assisted callers by providing accurate information and resolving inquiries.
Education
Master of Public Health - Occupational and Environmental Health
Monash University
Melbourne, VIC07-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Institute of Technology At Taranaki
Taranaki, NZ12-2015
Skills
- Risk assessment
- Clinical judgment
- Hazard identification
- Workplace safety
- Client communication
- Analytical thinking
- Compliance knowledge
- Problem solving
Certification
- Spirometry | The Spirometry Training Company | 2022 August
- Drug and Alcohol Tester | The Drug and Alcohol Institute | 2021 March
- Audiometry | Intercity Hearing | 2022 October
- CPR
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - AHPRA
- ANZSOM member
- First Aid Certification
Timeline
SHES Advisor - Health
Orica
10.2024 - Current
Registered Staff Nurse, Perioperative Care
NSW Health
02.2024 - 08.2024
Occupational Health Nurse
Biosymm
09.2023 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse
Coal Services Pty Ltd
01.2021 - 09.2023
Triage Specialist
Employees Mutual Limited
04.2020 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse
Calvary Mater Newcastle
08.2018 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse
Estia Health Tuncurry
04.2017 - 06.2018
Tour Coach Driver
Withers
06.2013 - 03.2017
Emergency Call taker | Dispatcher
New Zealand Fire Service
01.2008 - 01.2013
Master of Public Health - Occupational and Environmental Health
Monash University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Institute of Technology At Taranaki
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