Catrina Walker
Williamstown,SA
Summary
Results-driven and dedicated nurse and educator with clinical expertise and 20 years of experience as a registered nurse. Possessing proven history of successfully developing curriculum and promoting individualised training and teaching methodologies to meet learning needs. Offering expertise in emergency and critical care and knowledgeable in general nursing duties. A highly motivated individual who seeks to improve patient care by supporting clinical staff to deliver best practice and person centred care. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary professionals, able to work in a dynamic environment and wiling to learn and undertake study/ professional development to improve clinical understanding and best practice. I have post graduate qualifications in Critical care and Emergency nursing. I have experience in tertiary teaching of undergraduate and post graduate nursing students.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE - EMERGENCY
GAWLER HEALTH SERVICE/ BAROSSA HILLS AND FLEURIEU LOCAL HEALTH NETWORK
01.2020 - Current
- Providing patient centred immediate care to patients from diverse demographic areas and disease processes in the emergency environment
- Partnering with a team of health professionals including both enrolled and registered nurses to achieve overall well-being of all patients in a critical situation
- Attending Code Blue / rapid response calls within the hospital
- Implementing and initiating treatment of deteriorating patients
- Improving delivery of patient care through reviewing and implementing improvements to clinical approaches
- Evaluating patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and supporting patient flow
- Teaching with the education team through the ENAME program for Rural Support Service.
CASUAL LECTURER- NURSING
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA / ADELIADE SA
01.2021 - Current
- Supplying clinical and practical teaching to undergraduate students in a simulated hospital environment
- Assessment of student performance within a simulated clinical situation
- Identifying training needs and providing additional training programs to meet identified gaps
- Meeting KPI's set out by the University of South Australia academic standards.
ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT INSTRUCTOR
AUSTRALIAN RESUSCITIATION COUNCIL/ AUSTRALIAN RESUSCITATION TRAINING
01.2019 - Current
- Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
- Improved learning outcomes by tailoring teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles.
INTERPROFESSIONAL CLINCIAL EDUCATOR
FLINDERS UNIVERSITY Academic level B
01.2023 - 07.2024
- In this role my responsibilities are to provide simulated emergency situations in alignment with course outlines for medical students undertaking their 3rd year rural placement
- These are high fidelity simulations that provide the students to utilize current and developing knowledge in alignment with LHN policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
REGISTERED NURSE- INTENSIVE CARE
LYELL MCEWIN HOSPITAL/ NORTHERN AREA LOCAL HEALTH NETWORK
01.2006 - 01.2020
- Providing patient centred care to critically unwell patients from diverse demographic areas and disease processes
- Partnering with a team of registered nurses to achieve the overall well-being of all patients
- Attending Code Blue / rapid response calls within the hospital
- Implementing and initiating treatment of the deteriorating patient with the ICU (Intensive Care Unit) registrar and supporting ward nurses
- Improving delivery of patient care through reviewing and implementing improvements to clinical approaches with best practice research
- Evaluating patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and supported patient flow
- Collaborating across disciplines
- Troubleshooting and setting up of equipment.
Education
Graduate Diploma - Emergency Nursing -
UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA
12.2024
Graduate Diploma – Critical Care Nursing -
FLINDERS UNIVERSITY
01.2018
Bachelor of Nursing -
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA
01.2002
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively
- Clinical supervision
- Clinical safety
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Clinical education
- Continuing Education
- Curriculum Creation
- Lesson Planning
- Learning Management Systems
- Group and individual instruction
- Strong clinical judgment
- Multitasking abilities
- Organization and Time management
- Critical thinking
- Cultural awareness
References
- Rachael Kirkbride, Nurse Unit Manager, (Emergency) Gawler Health Service, Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network. Rachael.kirkbride@sa.gov.au
- Amy Burnley, ANUM,(Emergency),\ Gawler Health Service, Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network.
amy.brook2@sa.gov.au
- Ammie Threadgold, Emergency Nurse Educator/ ENAME lead educator, SA Regional Clinical App Project Manager, Nursing and Midwifery Education Rural Support Services.
ammie.threadgold@sa.gov.au
Certification
Advanced Life Support 2
Paediatric Life Support
Neonatal Advanced Life Support
PRacticle Obstetric MultI Professional Training (PROMPT)
Mental Heath Frist Aid
Management of Actual or Potential Aggression (MAPA)
Hobbies
Junior Basketball Coach
U15's football assistant manager
Timeline
INTERPROFESSIONAL CLINCIAL EDUCATOR
FLINDERS UNIVERSITY Academic level B
01.2023 - 07.2024
CASUAL LECTURER- NURSING
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA / ADELIADE SA
01.2021 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE - EMERGENCY
GAWLER HEALTH SERVICE/ BAROSSA HILLS AND FLEURIEU LOCAL HEALTH NETWORK
01.2020 - Current
ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT INSTRUCTOR
AUSTRALIAN RESUSCITIATION COUNCIL/ AUSTRALIAN RESUSCITATION TRAINING
01.2019 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE- INTENSIVE CARE
LYELL MCEWIN HOSPITAL/ NORTHERN AREA LOCAL HEALTH NETWORK
01.2006 - 01.2020
Graduate Diploma - Emergency Nursing -
UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA
Graduate Diploma – Critical Care Nursing -
FLINDERS UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Nursing -
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Advanced Life Support 2
Paediatric Life Support
Neonatal Advanced Life Support
PRacticle Obstetric MultI Professional Training (PROMPT)
Mental Heath Frist Aid
Management of Actual or Potential Aggression (MAPA)
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