Charlotte Rae
Mansfield,QLD
Summary
Diligent Clinical Nurse with demonstrated success. Responsive and agile to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse - Cardiothoracic Unit
Princess Alexandra Hospital
09.2023 - Current
- Provide a strong team commitment through open, effective communication and active participation in the development and achievement of the unit goals
- Managed staff scheduling efficiently to ensure adequate nurse coverage during shifts without compromising quality of care provided.
- Work collaboratively with patients, their families and the broader health care to achieve desired outcomes by utilising best nursing practice and innovation
- Provide advanced planning and coordination in the clinical management of patient care, identifying, anticipating and prioritising need and working with the interdisciplinary to achieve patient and unit goals within the required timeframe.
- Direct and supervise registered nurses, enrolled nurses, assistant in nursing, nursing students, visiting nurses and other delegated nursing staff within the unit
- Provide leadership and assist in managing the performance appraisal and development of clinical nursing staff, monitoring their clinical capability and act in the role of preceptor and mentor
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that resulted in measurable improvements in key performance indicators related to patient safety and satisfaction.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
- Utilised advanced assessment skills to identify early indications of deterioration in a patient''s condition, enabling prompt intervention when needed.
- Advanced knowledge in Cardiothoracics
Registered Nurse - Cardiothoracic Unit
Princess Alexandra Hospital
10.2014 - 04.2017
- Responsible for up to 7 acute patients
- Completed all mandatory cardiothoracic modules; rhythm analysis, pacing and advanced life support
- Completed all mandatory competences; removal of lines and tubes using sterile and aseptic techniques including removal of central venous lines, cardiac drains, intercostal catheter, indwelling catheters and epicardial pacing wires
- Analyse, treat and care for patients in regular, irregular and life-threatening cardiac rhythms
- Work closely with in-charge, floor coordinator, case manager, doctors and multidisciplinary teams to ensure efficient and best practice for all patients and families
- Preceptor to students
- Worked within the roles of Floor Co-ordinator, Incharge, Acting Clinical Nurse, Case Manager and Clinical Facilitator
- Provide high quality evidence base care to patients
- Provide pre-op education and post-op care to patients receiving cardiac bypass surgery, valve surgery and thoracic surgery.
Case Manager - Cardiothoracic Unit
Princess Alexandra Hospital
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Assist in organising patient admission; ensuring all pre-operative tests are ordered and undertaken
- Assist in organising patient discharges; ensuring patients have the correct home environment, provide education to ensure patient safety and well-being at home, and construct discharge paperwork for patients
- Arrange appointments and facilitate Pre-Admission Clinic where patients are provided with superior education in regards to their pending surgery using
- Provide evidence-based practice in wound dressing to ensure healing.
- Complete phone follow up reviews on patients
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Clinical Facilitator - Cardiothoracic Unit
Princess Alexandra Hospital
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Maintained accurate documentation of clinical activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and providing essential data for quality improvement initiatives.
- Facilitated hands-on training sessions for nursing staff, increasing their confidence in performing complex procedures and improving overall quality of care.
- Analyse staff exams and provide feedback and educational support
- Developed educational materials for staff and present through in-services
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based clinical practices and providing staff education on clinical procedures.
- Mentored new healthcare professionals, fostering an environment of continuous learning and professional growth.
- Coordinated, managed and implemented auditing projects and prepared for evaluation.
Registered Nurse
Integrated Clinical Oncology Network (ICON)
04.2017 - 09.2018
- Responsible for up to 40 patients (outpatients, inpatients, simulation/planning)
- Sound knowledge of Radiation Therapy, Side Effects, and Management
- Provide education to patients and their family/friends receiving Radiation Therapy
- Analyse, treat and care for patients undergoing Radiation Therapy
- Proficient with treating and dressing radiation skin reactions
- Work closely with registered nurses, nurse unit managers, radiation therapist, administration staff, doctors and multidisciplinary teams to ensure efficient and best practice for all patients and families
- Attended Radiation Oncology Module 1 and 2 at the Peter McCallum Cancer Centre in Melbourne
- Attended the Preceptorship Program at Northlakes ICON
- Participated in professional development activities and presented in-services.
Registered Nurse - PNP and Cardiothoracic Unit
Princess Alexandra Hospital
03.2014 - 04.2017
- Completed the six-month graduated program and completed all necessary and mandatory competencies for registered nurses
- Cared and managed patients under the following specialties: renal, respiratory, cardiac, orthopaedic, neurosurgery, haematology, transplant, colorectal, oncology, urology, vascular, plastics, gastroenterology, palliative, general medical and surgical as well as infectious diseases patients
- Confidently directed self around different ward environments daily
- Worked within graduated nurse scope of practice
- Gained exceptional time management and communication skills.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Griffith University
Brisbane, QLD11.2013
Skills
- Advanced Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- Team Leader
- Case Manager
- Clinical Facilitator
- Digital Hospital Super User
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 06/03/92
References
- Tania Cox, Nurse Unit Manager, Cardiothoracic Unit, tania.cox@health.qld.gov.au, 07 3176 7359
- Kirstie Foy, Associate Nurse Unit Manager, Cardiothoracic Unit, kirstie.foy@health.qld.gov.au, 07 3176 7359
Timeline
Clinical Nurse - Cardiothoracic Unit
Princess Alexandra Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Clinical Facilitator - Cardiothoracic Unit
Princess Alexandra Hospital
11.2021 - 02.2022
Case Manager - Cardiothoracic Unit
Princess Alexandra Hospital
10.2020 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse
Integrated Clinical Oncology Network (ICON)
04.2017 - 09.2018
Registered Nurse - Cardiothoracic Unit
Princess Alexandra Hospital
10.2014 - 04.2017
Registered Nurse - PNP and Cardiothoracic Unit
Princess Alexandra Hospital
03.2014 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Nursing -
Griffith University
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