Christine Hayes
Chatswood
Summary
Dedicated team leader at Northern Beaches Hospital with extensive experience in a clinical role. Completed postgraduate studies through UTAS and Healthscope to broaden knowledge and expertise. Objective is to further advance clinical knowledge and develop leadership skills. Enthusiastic about setting and achieving new goals, embracing innovative challenges, and excelling in new opportunities. Eager to mentor and share knowledge with the next generation of nurses.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE
NORTHERN BEACHES HOSPITAL
01.2019 - Current
- I have worked on 4B since January 2019, and have developed sound skills in management of patients with complex cardiovascular conditions. I am also proficient in management of patients with complex respiratory conditions, patients requiring more intensive monitoring and care, as well as patients with mental health and surgical requirements.
- I often work as the Team Leader on shifts, and direct bed flow on the ward, staff allocation, staff and student education and ward audits.
Clinical Nurse Facilitator
HEALTHCARE AUSTRALIA
01.2016 - 10.2018
- Mentored Bachelor of Nursing students from Western Sydney University, University of Technology Sydney, TAFE NSW and the University of New England
- My duties included assessment of clinical and written skills, teaching sessions, counselling, and improvement of English literacy skills for my students
- Placements were across most major Sydney hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
REGISTERED NURSE
HEALTHCARE AUSTRALIA
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Utilised critical thinking skills to prioritise nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Provided support for patients' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Education
Master of Nursing -
University of Tasmania
Online11.2024
Graduate Diploma in Cardiovascular Nursing -
University of Tasmania
Online01.2023
Graduate Certificate in Cardiovascular Nursing -
University of Tasmania
Online01.2022
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Technology, Sydney
Sydney, NSW01.2009
Skills
- Medication administration including inotropes
- Prioritisation of clinical needs and rapidly-changing clinical conditions
- Cannulation and venepuncture
- Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
- Staff allocation
- Bed flow management under direction of the ADON
- Complex wound management
- Management of CVADs, PICCs, Portacaths, IDCs, UWSDs, HFNP, Bellovac drains and NGTs
- CPR, ALS, BLS
- Mentorship of new graduate nurses and nursing students
- Staff education
References
Jo Hayward.
Nurse Unit Manager 4B
Ph. (02) 9105 5420.
Pippa Parkes
Acting Nurse Unit Manager 4B
Email: pippa.parkes@healthscope.com.au
Ph. 0403 333 087
Raymart Suzara
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Email: raymart.suzara@healthscope.com.au
Ph. 0450 155 002
Eadon Seifried
After Hours Nurse Unit Manager
Email: eadon.seifried@healthscope.com.au
Ph. 0423 497 109
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
German
Limited Working
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE
NORTHERN BEACHES HOSPITAL
01.2019 - Current
Clinical Nurse Facilitator
HEALTHCARE AUSTRALIA
01.2016 - 10.2018
REGISTERED NURSE
HEALTHCARE AUSTRALIA
01.2012 - 01.2016
Master of Nursing -
University of Tasmania
Graduate Diploma in Cardiovascular Nursing -
University of Tasmania
Graduate Certificate in Cardiovascular Nursing -
University of Tasmania
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Technology, Sydney
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