Cheryl Black
Lake Cathie,NSW
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
After Hours Virtual / Remote CNE PPT
Centre For Rural Education Simulation And Training
01.2022 - Current
- Supporting Rural nurses within the 36 WNSWLHD facilities Afterhours and weekends in virtual capacity utilising videoconferencing equipment.
- Providing Ad-Hoc in-services and information to staff as required for their clinical needs on a day to day basis.
- Debriefing with staff after clinical incidents, or busy shifts and encouraging self reflection and critical thinking to develop nursing skills and quality improvement of nursing practice
- Assessing competency using Videoconferencing equipment/ Pexip and MS Teams platforms
- Delivering virtual education via Pexip and MS Teams
- Educating staff about new or updated policies, and assisting staff to find policies on the intranet.
- Working collaboratively with Critical Care/ Emergency CNC to develop/ design and review eLearning and workshop content for Triage workshops and Advanced Life Support workshop.
- Assisting staff to access education resources to assist clinical practice
- Delivering Triage Workshop to Rural Nursing Staff and virtually supporting novice triage staff until they feel confident.
- Delivering Face to Face Advanced Life Support Workshops to Rural Nurses, and assessing ALS competency annually.
- Delivering Face to Face Resus4Kids (soon to be KidsResus) short practical workshop
Registered Nurse-Emergency/ Acute Rural
Cobar Hospital, Western NSW LHD
05.2017 - Current
- Provide patient centred care approach during all encounters; advocate and ensure that patients and their carers are informed to make appropriate and educated decisions regarding their treatment options.
- In charge of ward/ ED after hours
- ECAT trained
- Advanced Life Support Team Leader skills, and advanced nursing skills to commence timely treatment to patients in the absence of Medical officer.
- Triage
- Assessment, monitoring and treatment of ED patients
- Utilisation of Virtual Care / Critical care camera support and telehealth to escalate patients care or get patient assessed by appropriate health professionals.
- Working as part of multidisciplinary team- some virtually to coordinate patients health care in partnership with the patient & carer for optimal health outcomes.
- Educating patients to increase health literacy to improve health outcomes by using techniques such as Teach Back.
- Venepuncture & Cannulation
- PoCT Super-user- performing Point of care pathology; maintaining stock; training new staff in use of PoCT; responsible for quality control checks.
- Procurement, stock expiry checks, and maintain budget.
- .Pharmacological stock control and antimicrobial stewardship.
- Assisting with QARS audits.
- Deliver holistic and ethical nursing care that protects an individuals dignity, culture, beliefs and values
- Communicates effectively and respectfully with individuals, family members, health care team, management, and key stakeholders.
- Documents patient care using electronic and paper based records in concise & contemporaneous manner in accordance with medico-legal requirements.
- Follow policy, pathways, procedures and guidelines of NSW Health as well as LHD; Practice in accordance with the Nurses & Midwifery Board Standards of Practice.
- Adhere to Work, Health and Safety regulations to provide safe environment to all. Identify risks, report any incidents, or near miss events. Eliminate or manage appropriately. Participate and contribute in WHS meetings.
- Follow infection control policies, utilise appropriate PPE, and prioritises hand hygiene.
- Immunisation provider- assists with mass (eg Covid-19) and school vaccination clinics, as well as opportunistic vaccination
Virtual Outreach Triage Support CNE 0.4 FTE
Organisational Development Unit
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Supporting newly trained triage staff in 12 rural facilities via telehealth
- Perform triage documentation audits to measure results of project
- Educating staff in Triage- delivering Triage workshops and Ad-Hoc in-services
- Identifying gaps in staff knowledge and practice & assisting staff to develop skills required.
- Working as part of team to deliver pilot Virtual Triage service
Clinical Nurse Educator 0.2FTE
Cobar Hospital, Western NSW Local Health District
09.2014 - 02.2022
- Provide clinical education and competency assessment to all nursing staff at Cobar Hospital-both planned training as well as ad hoc learning opportunities.
- Provide clinical leadership, and mentorship by modelling CORE values of Local Health District, and working in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia professional standards & adhering to policies and guidelines.
- Collaborate with Managers, Organisational Development Unit, Clinical Nurse Consultants, and Nursing staff to plan training to meet NSQHS accreditation requirements, as well as ensuring patient safety at all times.
- Orientate new staff to facility
- Design, develop, and collate evaluations from facility based training days
- Development of individualised development plans for nursing staff to obtain necessary skills and knowledge to work safely and supported in rural facility.
- Collate data- maintain training records, spreadsheets, run reports from My Health Learning- to identify gaps & keep Managers as well as staff informed about current education requirements.
- Supervise and facilitate student placements.
- Provide FLECC assessments.
- Review policies and update staff on changes.
- Provide simulation training such as mock arrests, deteriorating patient simulations including medical locums, and paramedic staff.
Network Clinical Nurse Educator- Secondment
Organisational Development Unit
03.2019 - 10.2019
- Covering several rural facilities within the LHD to deliver education to nursing staff including mandatory training and competency assessment; FLECC assessments; ALS education and assessment; Resus4kids; Deteriorating patient Masterclass; updates on evidence based best practice, and policy changes; opportunistic clinical education depending on clinical situations or presentations; simulation training.
- Mentor & support facility CNE's
- Work collaboratively with Regional Nurse Educator as well as each site managers to plan and develop training that fulfills skill gaps, and action plans arising from QARS audits, IIMS, and RCA's.
Nurse Manager
Cobar Hospital, Western NSW LHD
07.2015 - 05.2017
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Conflict resolution and complaints management by using open disclosure, transparency, and using respectful and calm manner when investigating.
- Worked at least 16-24 hours per week as floor registered nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
- Roster creation & management via HealthRoster
- Staff recruitment, interview panelist, and formal reference checking
- Perform QARS audits for NSQHS and develop action plans to address gaps.
- Contribute to accreditation processes.
- Manage budget for nursing department
- Investigated & managed IIMS
- Discharge planning, End of life planning, and family meetings to collaboratively work with patients, carers, key stakeholders, as well as multidisciplinary team to strive for positive outcomes.
- Performance management
- On-call after hours for escalations of care, emergencies.
- Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Maintain data collection for Key performance Indicators such as BTF, Pressure injury, and Falls.
Teacher-Cert III & Cert IV HSA
Western Institute Of TAFE
02.2013 - 12.2014
- Developed lesson plans to cover units of competency
- Implementing & delivery of training
- Assessment of both theory & practical competency in both classroom and workplace
- Record keeping
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
Women's Health Nurse
Cobar Hospital
02.2003 - 11.2006
- Conducted well women's clinics in Cobar & Nyngan- cervical screening, breast examinations, DV screening, menopause education, contraceptive education.
- Health promotion and educating community members- completing needs assessment and community profile.
- Planning, implementing and evaluating these programs.
- Delivery of personal development, sexual health, love bites programs to schools.
- Sexual health screening, and contact tracing.
- Pregnancy counselling, and coordinating referral to appropriate care.
Registered Nurse-Surgical Ward
Dubbo Base Hospital
04.1996 - 12.1996
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Managed Central lines
- Monitored and managed patients on Patient Controlled Analgesia
- Wound care
- Cared for patients with surgical drains and underwater chest drains
- Administered Blood transfusions
- Clinically cared for all patients post-operatively
Registered Nurse
Moree Plains District Hospital
04.1995 - 04.1996
- Included care of High dependency patients, paediatric patients, medical patients, patients experiencing alcohol and drug withdrawals, and palliative care.
- Worked in-charge of 20 bed ward.
- Gained insight in Indigenous health, and cultural awareness.
Registered Nurse- New Graduate Program
Ryde Hospital
07.1993 - 07.1994
- Developed skills in assessment, time management, and general nursing care in transitional support program
- Included rotations to Emergency department, Orthopaedics, and Medical/Surgical ward.
Education
Certificate - Advanced Life Support Instructor
Australian College of Critical Care Nurses (ACCCN)
03.2022
Post Graduate Certificate- Acute Care Nursing
University of New England
Armidale, NSW12.2018
TAE 40110-Certificate IV Training & Assessment
Fortress Training
06.2013
Remote XRay Operator Course
University of Newcastle
Tamworth Base Hospital, NSW2011
Post Graduate Certificate in Women's Health
NSW College of Nursing
06.2003
Health Certificate in Sexual & Reproductive Health
Family Planning Clinic
Sydney, NSW2002
Immunisation For Registered Nurses
NSW College of Nursing
2002
Skills
- Extensive rural experience
- Confident & competent
- Reliable
- Motivated
- Approachable & friendly manner
- Prioritises safe patient care
- Mentor & leader
- Experienced CNE
Additional Information
AHPRA -Current registration -NMW0001311850
Working With Children Check-WWC1417763E (Exp 03 Aug, 2027)
EPA licence- Remote xray operator- 5022641
NSW Driver's licence number-4546FE
Referees
Tegan Jones, Nurse Manager Deteriorating Patient & Virtual Education
Centre for Rural Education, Simulation and Training (CREST), People & Culture Directorate
Western NSW Local Health District
M: 0488 521 124
E: tegan.jones1@health.nsw.gov.au
Genie McMullen, Clinical Nurse Educator
Cobar Health Service, Western NSW Local Health District
M: 0421 419 429
E: Regina.McMullen@health.nsw.gov.au
E: Geniemc_us@yahoo.com
Timeline
After Hours Virtual / Remote CNE PPT
Centre For Rural Education Simulation And Training
01.2022 - Current
Virtual Outreach Triage Support CNE 0.4 FTE
Organisational Development Unit
01.2022 - 06.2022
Network Clinical Nurse Educator- Secondment
Organisational Development Unit
03.2019 - 10.2019
Registered Nurse-Emergency/ Acute Rural
Cobar Hospital, Western NSW LHD
05.2017 - Current
Nurse Manager
Cobar Hospital, Western NSW LHD
07.2015 - 05.2017
Clinical Nurse Educator 0.2FTE
Cobar Hospital, Western NSW Local Health District
09.2014 - 02.2022
Teacher-Cert III & Cert IV HSA
Western Institute Of TAFE
02.2013 - 12.2014
Women's Health Nurse
Cobar Hospital
02.2003 - 11.2006
Registered Nurse-Surgical Ward
Dubbo Base Hospital
04.1996 - 12.1996
Registered Nurse
Moree Plains District Hospital
04.1995 - 04.1996
Registered Nurse- New Graduate Program
Ryde Hospital
07.1993 - 07.1994
Certificate - Advanced Life Support Instructor
Australian College of Critical Care Nurses (ACCCN)
Post Graduate Certificate- Acute Care Nursing
University of New England
TAE 40110-Certificate IV Training & Assessment
Fortress Training
Remote XRay Operator Course
University of Newcastle
Post Graduate Certificate in Women's Health
NSW College of Nursing
Health Certificate in Sexual & Reproductive Health
Family Planning Clinic
Immunisation For Registered Nurses
NSW College of Nursing
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