Cathi Ford
Nurse/Trainer
Aberglasslyn,NSW
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Trainer and Assessor
Transformational Institute
03.2024 - Current
Cert IV Mental Health
Cert III Individual Support (Aged, Disability)
Cert III Health Service Assistance
First Aid
Insulin Management
Manual Handling
Trainer & Assessor
Aspire Training & Development
03.2023 - Current
- Trainer and Assessor
- Cert III Individual Support
- CPR and First Aid
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Manual Handling
Trainer & Assessor
Stridelearning
06.2023 - Current
- Cert III Individual Support
Independent Support Worker
ihelpsupport
11.2022 - Current
- Sole trader
Support Worker
Homewise Health
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Home Care Service
Food & Beverage Attendant
Kirkton Park Hotel
04.2022 - 07.2023
Weekend Host
Sydney Drug & Alcohol Detox & Rehabilitation
02.2023 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse
John Hunter Hospital
06.2015 - 09.2021
- Full time, Part time, & Casual, Direct inpatient nursing care
Registered Nurse
John Hunter Hospital
08.1989 - 09.2021
- Direct Client Care, Inpatients
Registered Nurse
Allstaff Health
08.2010 - 06.2015
- Casual / Part time
Registered Nurse
John Hunter Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2011
- Part time- Nephrology/ Gastroenterology Ward
Registered Nurse
John Hunter Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Part time Direct Inpatient Nursing care
Registered Nurse
Hunter Nursing Agencies
01.2001 - 01.2000
- Casual Part time Various areas/ Hospitals
Registered Nurse
John Hunter Hospital
01.1991 - 01.1999
- Transplant and Dialysis Units
Registered Nurse
Apex Nursing Agency/ Manchester Royal Infirmary
01.1998
- Various Areas/ Cardiothoracic Unit
Registered Nurse
Townsville General Hospital
09.1988 - 05.1990
- Full time, Nurse Bank/ Various areas
Registered Nurse
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
01.1986 - 01.1988
- Nurse Bank, Various areas
Registered Nurse
Prince Henry Hospital
01.1987
- Associate Charge Nurse, Acute Medical Unit
Registered Nurse
Wythenshawe Hospital
01.1984 - 01.1985
- Coronary Care Unit
Registered Nurse
St. Andrew's Hospital
01.1983 - 01.1984
- Acute Medical/ ICU/CCU
Education
Nurse Training -
South Manchester School of Nursing
Bachelor of Adult Education (Vocational) -
University of Technology Sydney
01.2013
TAA40104 - Certificate IV in Training And Assessment
WEA Hunter
Newcastle, NSW12.2011
Post Basic Course in Renal and Transplantation Nursing -
Royal Newcastle Hospital
01.1990
Registered Nurse -
United Kingdom Central Council of Nursing Midwifery and Health Visiting (UKCC)
01.1983
Certificate III Individual Support
Transformational Institute
Broadmeadow, NSWCertificate 4 Mental Health
Transformational Institute
Broadmeadow, NSWSkills
Face to Face Training and
On Site assessment
Classroom Management
Clinical skills
Clinical Procedural Skills
As per RN scope of practice List A- including First Aid/CPR, Advanced Life support, Intensive Care Nursing, Coronary Care Nursing, Haemodialysis, Renal Nursing, Transplant Nursing, Oncology Nursing, Emergency Department Nursing, Venepuncture, Central Venous access Devices. Personal care, pre & post-operative care, general medical care and more.
Additional Information
Previously registered in Queensland and Victoria- records not kept as over 32 years have passed. Non-practicing registration since May 31 2022 due to retirement from active Nursing career. Registered Nurse List A July 2023 to current.
Registration History
1989, 1, A, NSW
Nmw
NMW 0001301800
Explanation Of Gap
Personal Circumstances lead to my retirement from Acute Care Nursing and transitioning to Support work and Training and Assessment
References
Jo Dearing
Aspire Training and Development
M 0400 663 470
e jdearing@aspire-trainibg.com.au
P (02) 49569960
2/33_37 Pendlebury Road
Cardiff
NSW 2285
Tracey Quinn
Registered Nurse
Newcastle Transplant Unit
John Hunter Hospital
Hunter New England Health
Tracey.Quinn@health.nsw.gov.au
Timeline
Trainer and Assessor
Transformational Institute
03.2024 - Current
Trainer & Assessor
Stridelearning
06.2023 - Current
Trainer & Assessor
Aspire Training & Development
03.2023 - Current
Support Worker
Homewise Health
02.2023 - 07.2023
Weekend Host
Sydney Drug & Alcohol Detox & Rehabilitation
02.2023 - 04.2023
Independent Support Worker
ihelpsupport
11.2022 - Current
Food & Beverage Attendant
Kirkton Park Hotel
04.2022 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse
John Hunter Hospital
06.2015 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse
Allstaff Health
08.2010 - 06.2015
Registered Nurse
John Hunter Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2011
Registered Nurse
John Hunter Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2005
Registered Nurse
Hunter Nursing Agencies
01.2001 - 01.2000
Registered Nurse
Apex Nursing Agency/ Manchester Royal Infirmary
01.1998
Registered Nurse
John Hunter Hospital
01.1991 - 01.1999
Registered Nurse
John Hunter Hospital
08.1989 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse
Townsville General Hospital
09.1988 - 05.1990
Registered Nurse
Prince Henry Hospital
01.1987
Registered Nurse
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
01.1986 - 01.1988
Registered Nurse
Wythenshawe Hospital
01.1984 - 01.1985
Registered Nurse
St. Andrew's Hospital
01.1983 - 01.1984
Nurse Training -
South Manchester School of Nursing
Bachelor of Adult Education (Vocational) -
University of Technology Sydney
TAA40104 - Certificate IV in Training And Assessment
WEA Hunter
Post Basic Course in Renal and Transplantation Nursing -
Royal Newcastle Hospital
Registered Nurse -
United Kingdom Central Council of Nursing Midwifery and Health Visiting (UKCC)
Certificate III Individual Support
Transformational Institute
Certificate 4 Mental Health
Transformational Institute
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