Chantal Ryder
Kangaroo Point,QLD
Summary
I am a highly motivated, resilient, and dependable Registered Nurse with experience in Perioperative and Emergency Department settings. As an active military reservist with over 26 years of service, I bring strong leadership, communication, and time management skills to every role. I take pride in being a positive, collaborative team member with a proactive, can-do attitude. I am currently seeking casual opportunities to further develop my clinical expertise and contribute to high-quality patient care.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - PACU
St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital - Day Surgery Centre
05.2025 - Current
- Post- Anaesthetics Care Unit (PACU)
- Adults & Paediatrics
- Casual
Registered Nurse - PACU
Westside Private Hospital -Montserrat Day Hospital
01.2023 - 04.2025
- Post-Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU)
- Permanent- Part time & Casual
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2023
RN Graduate Nurse Program
- Emergency Department
- Post-Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU)
- Anaesthetics (5 week cross-training)
Warrant Officer
Royal Australian Air Force
03.1999 - Current
- Defence Interviewer - ADF Careers Brisbane (2023-Current)
- Operations Manager, Human Performance Analyst & Line Operations Safety Auditor (2018 - 2023)
- Senior Instructor - Cabin Crew Training (2016 - 2017)
- Safety and Assurance Team Leader - (2010 - 2015)
- ADF Gap Year Instructor - (2009 - 2010)
- RAAF Linguist Student - (2009 - 2009)
- RAAF Cabin Crew - (2003 - 2008)
- RAAF Logistics Specialist (1999 - 2003)
Education
Registered Nurse
AHPRA
Nursing And Midwifery BoardBachelor of Nursing -
Griffith University
Nathan, QLD Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) -
Griffith University
QLD12-2029
Skills
- ED, PACU & Anaesthetics experience
- ALS/PALS Qualified
- Adults & Paeds
- Critical thinking
- Patient assessment
- Safe medication administration
- Patient centred care
- Solid interpersonal and communications skills
- Highly effective time-management skills
Nursing Skills
Military Skills
- Strong leadership
- Teamwork
- Safety and Assurance leader
- Line operations safety auditing
- Human performance analyst
- Project management
- Drafting & implementation of policies and procedures
- Mentoring and management skills
- Motivation, resilience and reliability
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to make decisions under pressure
Accomplishments
- Awarded the 'Griffith Award for Academic Excellence' 2019, 2020 & 2021
- Awarded the Operational Service Medal (Operation OKRA - Greater Middle East Region, 2015)
- Awarded the Defence Long Service Medal and Second Clasp for 20 years military service
- Awarded the Australian Active Service Medal - (Operation CATALYST- Iraq, 2003)
Referees
Laura Gogan
Clinical Nurse - PACU
Westside Private Hospital
lgogan@montserrat.com.ao
0481 562 286
Renee Cupo
Registered Nurse
Brisbane South Private Hospital
renez79@hotmail.com
0466 107 137
Timeline
Registered Nurse - PACU
St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital - Day Surgery Centre
05.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse - PACU
Westside Private Hospital -Montserrat Day Hospital
01.2023 - 04.2025
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2023
Warrant Officer
Royal Australian Air Force
03.1999 - Current
Registered Nurse
AHPRA
Bachelor of Nursing -
Griffith University
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) -
Griffith University