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Chelsea Buonaccorsi

Hervey Bay,QLD

Summary

Highly skilled and experienced Registered Nurse and Midwife with over 20 years in nursing, including leadership roles as a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Complex Care Co-ordinator, and Acting Clinical Nurse Manager. Expertise in infection control, hand hygiene, diabetes education, and midwifery, with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality patient care and fostering a positive team culture. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, drive process improvements, and implement evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes. Adept at staff development, resource management, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. Passionate about mentoring and supporting nursing teams to achieve excellence in clinical practice.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Nurse Specialist, Cancer Care Services

St. Stephens Hospital
Hervey Bay, QLD
02.2019 - Current
  • Acting Clinical Nurse Manager
  • Infection Control Standard Co-ordinator
  • Comprehensive Care Standard Co-ordinator
  • Cancer Care Co-ordinator
  • Manage telehealth clinics
  • Liaison with Oncology and Heamatology specialists
  • Manage and organise nursing staff for Oncology services
  • Roster Development
  • Accredited hand hygiene auditor
  • Provide excellence in clinical services
  • Encourage a warm and compassionate atmosphere for patients receiving chemotherapy and other relevant treatments
  • Provided patient counselling and health education
  • Competent navigation of information technology systems
  • Evaluate and act upon results and outcomes in partnership with other health care professionals
  • Cultivate a safe working environment for staff and patients
  • Provide evaluation and feedback through auditing and data collection.

Clinical Nurse Facilitator

St Stephens Hospital
Hervey Bay, QLD
09.2024 - 12.2024

• Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to student nurses during clinical placements.

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee student nurse orientation and training sessions.

• Act as a liaison between academic institutions, clinical staff, and students to ensure a seamless learning experience.

• Evaluate student performance, provide constructive feedback, and maintain accurate documentation.

• Foster a positive learning environment that promotes professional growth and development.

• Assist in the creation and delivery of educational materials, workshops, and skills demonstrations.

• Monitor compliance with clinical policies, procedures, and safety protocols.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment of clinical practice with curriculum goals.

• Address student concerns, resolve conflicts, and provide emotional support as needed.

• Communicate student progress and concerns to faculty and preceptors.

Registered Nurse Cancer Care

QLD Health
Hervey Bay, QLD
02.2022 - 04.2024
  • Completed chemotherapy administration as dictated by physician's instructions on each patient's chart.
  • Counselled patients and provided listening ear and emotional support.
  • Completed initial examinations and intake questions for each appointment.
  • Helped patients feel comfortable and supported during treatments for different types of cancer and patiently answered diverse questions.
  • Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

RM and Diabetes Educator

Wide Bay Hospital & Health Service
Hervey Bay, QLD
12.2013 - 03.2021
  • Assisted in many successful births and provided post-partum counselling to increase happiness and health of newborns and mothers.
  • Developed the Gestational Diabetes Clinic and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvements.
  • Acted as Complex Care Co-ordinator and managed telehealth services.
  • Antenatal Educator

RN and RM

Gippsland Southern Health Service
Leongatha, VIC
09.2009 - 12.2013
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized emergency patients and determined next course of action.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
  • Completed Graduate Diploma in Midwifery, Monash university.
  • Participated in over 50 successful births over 2 years for registration.

RN, Neonatal Intensive Care

Royal Brisbane And Women's Hospital
Brisbane, QLD
08.2008 - 09.2009
  • Assessed, evaluated and cared for neonate and paediatric patients.
  • Followed all policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.

RN and Diabetes Educator

Gove District Hospital
Nhulunbuy, NT
06.2006 - 08.2008
  • Completed Certificate in Diabetes Education, Deakin University.
  • Developed the first Diabetes Clinic in East Arnhem Land
  • Aboriginal health care and education co-ordinator.
  • Acted Nurse Unit Manager

RN and ANUM

Gippsland Southern Health Service
Korumburra, VIC
01.2002 - 06.2006
  • Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers.

Graduate RN

Epworth Hospital
Melbourne, VIC
01.2001 - 01.2002
  • Completed chemotherapy administration as dictated by physician's instructions on each patient's chart.
  • Counselled patients and provided listening ear and emotional support.
  • Completed initial examinations and intake questions for each appointment.
  • Helped patients feel comfortable and supported during treatments for different types of cancer and patiently answered diverse questions.
  • Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Education

Advanced Life Support -

UCH, Education Department
St Stephens Hospital
04.2024

Certificate - Antineoplastic Drug Administration Course

EviQ Education
Sydney, NSW
06.2024

Certificate - Oncology Basics

EviQ Education
Sydney
04.2020

Bachelor of Science - Midwifery

Monash University
Gippsland, VIC
12.2011

Associate of Science - Diabetes Educator

Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC
08.2007

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Australian Catholic University
Melbourne, VIC
2000

High School Diploma -

Newhaven College
Phillip Island, VIC
1996

Skills

  • Excellence in clinical care
  • Cancer Care Co-ordination
  • Hand Hygiene Accredited
  • ADAC competent
  • Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
  • Medical Laboratory Procedures
  • Prioritizing and time management
  • Cultural awareness
  • Patient Management
  • Health Promotion
  • Education and assessment
  • Nurse Leadership
  • Staff Development
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Clinical Quality Improvement

Hobbies

  • Health and fitness
  • Reading anything romantic
  • Movie buff

Timeline

Clinical Nurse Facilitator

St Stephens Hospital
09.2024 - 12.2024

Registered Nurse Cancer Care

QLD Health
02.2022 - 04.2024

Clinical Nurse Specialist, Cancer Care Services

St. Stephens Hospital
02.2019 - Current

RM and Diabetes Educator

Wide Bay Hospital & Health Service
12.2013 - 03.2021

RN and RM

Gippsland Southern Health Service
09.2009 - 12.2013

RN, Neonatal Intensive Care

Royal Brisbane And Women's Hospital
08.2008 - 09.2009

RN and Diabetes Educator

Gove District Hospital
06.2006 - 08.2008

RN and ANUM

Gippsland Southern Health Service
01.2002 - 06.2006

Graduate RN

Epworth Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2002

Advanced Life Support -

UCH, Education Department

Certificate - Antineoplastic Drug Administration Course

EviQ Education

Certificate - Oncology Basics

EviQ Education

Bachelor of Science - Midwifery

Monash University

Associate of Science - Diabetes Educator

Deakin University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Australian Catholic University

High School Diploma -

Newhaven College
Chelsea Buonaccorsi