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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Continuing Professional Development
References
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Christine Williams

Gerogery,NSW

Summary

As a Registered nurse with 10+ years of experience in public and private hospitals and as a Clinical Research nurse in Oncology. I provide a personalised approach to a wide variety of patients and go the extra mile to ensure quality care. With a strong dedication for patient advocacy, I aspire to provide the highest quality care to my patients and demonstrate a strong clinical skillset in and out of the hospital setting. With the privilege and opportunity to work in many fields of nursing has given me the ability to gain and expand my knowledge and continue to enhance ongoing professional development in a career I am most passionate about. With experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments, efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care, and the necessary and valuable skills in the areas of empathy, kindness and compassion proven through the professional nursing care that I provide, believe I have the essential skills and requirements to fulfill this position.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Ramsay Health
11.2018 - Current
  • Casual Border Cancer Hospital
  • Inpatient Ward and Day Oncology Unit
  • Chemotherapy and medication administration
  • PICC, PORT and IVC access, care and management.
  • Analyse and assess each patient’s condition to establish the continuing care plan, appropriate action, and management of adverse events/reactions.
  • Wound assessment and management
  • Provide clinical and professional advice and refer patients to Allied health and Palliative Care for further assessment and engagement.

Senior Clinical Research Nurse/Study Coordinator

Border Medical Oncology Research Unit (BMORU)
11.2018 - 02.2024
  • Conduct clinical research in accordance with TGA, IHC, GCP and the NHMRC National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Research Involving Humans.
  • Make clinical and professional autonomous decisions on a daily basis.
  • Provide clinical and professional advice relating to the conduct of clinical research to the multidisciplinary team.
  • Analyse and assess each patient’s condition to establish the continuing care plan, appropriate action, and future participation in the study in consultation with the treating doctor and/or physician.
  • Communicate with other relevant external providers, such as pharmacy, radiology, pathology and other institutions regarding the patient’s treatment plan and trial requirements.
  • Liaise with the involved providers to ensure all biological samples are collected, processed, stored as per the clinical trial protocol requirements.

Registered Nurse

Ramsay Health
11.2016 - 11.2018
  • Permanent/Part time Border Cancer Hospital
  • Inpatient Ward and Day Oncology Unit
  • Chemotherapy and medication administration
  • PICC, PORT and IVC access, care and management.
  • Analyse and assess each patient’s condition to establish the continuing care plan, appropriate action, and management of adverse events/reactions.
  • Wound assessment and management
  • Provide clinical and professional advice and refer patients to Allied health and Palliative Care for further assessment and engagement.

Registered Nurse and I/C

Albury Wodonga Health
03.2014 - 11.2016
  • Permanent/Part time at Albury Campus
  • Surgical Wards
  • Orthopedics and Gen Surg.

Registered Nurse and I/C

Murrumbidgee Health
03.2013 - 06.2015
  • Casual employment at Culcairn Health service
  • A&E, Acute and Nursing Home

Registered Nurse

Albury Wodonga Health
01.2013 - 03.2014
  • Casual employment throughout various wards

Registered Nurse

Albury Wodonga Health
05.2013 - 10.2013
  • Post Graduate Towong Rural Collaborative Program.
  • Wodonga campus, Tallangatta, and Corryong Health Services.

Senior Buyer/Purchasing Officer

Drivetrain Systems International
01.1997 - 01.2009
  • Quality Control and Assurance
  • Purchasing officer, resource seeking nationally and internationally, cost reduction, monitoring of exchange rates, reporting, coordinate meetings and monitoring metal and iron stocks and prices.

Education

Immunisation for Health Practitioners Certificate -

Australian College of Nursing
01.2021

Post Graduate Certificate in Oncology Nursing -

University of Tasmania
01.2018

Bachelor of Nursing -

Charles Sturt University
01.2012

Additional Education -

Corryong High School
01.1989

Certificate IV in Human Resources -

Certificate in Medical Terminology -

Certificate III in Finance (Accounts Clerical) -

Certificate in Manufacturing and Engineering -

01.2002

Skills

  • Safe, accurate and timely Medication and IV administration
  • Direct and holistic Patient Care and education
  • Patient Assessments
  • Critical thinking utilising evidence based practise
  • Accurate and timely documentation and management
  • PICC, PORT, Central line and IVC access and management
  • Attention to detail
  • Teamwork, delegation and leadership
  • Infection control and wound management

Certification

  • NSW Drivers License, Class C – 8633FU
  • Current working with Children check – NSW & Victoria
  • Registered with APHRA – NMW0001778443

Continuing Professional Development

  • Intravenous Cannulation Learning Package
  • Venipuncture & Blood Collection Learning Package
  • Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Education Package
  • Oncology Study Day
  • FLEC
  • ILS
  • Orthopedic Management
  • Diabetes Management
  • Global Pain Day
  • VACC Therapy
  • Mental Health First Aid 2-day clinic
  • Transfusion reactions
  • PICC skills station
  • Pain Buster
  • Renasys Negative Pressure & PICO
  • Wound Dressing
  • Occupational Violence Awareness
  • Graduate Nurse Study Days
  • Clinical Handover
  • Pressure Injury Prevention Module 3
  • Negative Pressure (VAC) Therapy
  • Patient No Lift
  • Infection Control
  • CPR
  • Bloodsafe – Clinical Transfusion
  • Basic Life Support
  • Detect – Junior and Adult
  • Medications Administration Package
  • RESUS4Kids
  • Suicide risk assessment
  • The Deteriorating Patient
  • Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
  • Management of the patient with a haematological malignancy study day.

References

  • Dr Caroline Lum, Oncology Consultant and Senior Research Associate, 0428549484
  • Kendra Libchan, TBCH Inpatient ward NUM, 60641482
  • Nicole Webb, Colleague, 0411148840
  • Renae Davies, Colleague, 0405186787
  • Kim Clark, Colleague, 0417238499

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Ramsay Health
11.2018 - Current

Senior Clinical Research Nurse/Study Coordinator

Border Medical Oncology Research Unit (BMORU)
11.2018 - 02.2024

Registered Nurse

Ramsay Health
11.2016 - 11.2018

Registered Nurse and I/C

Albury Wodonga Health
03.2014 - 11.2016

Registered Nurse

Albury Wodonga Health
05.2013 - 10.2013

Registered Nurse and I/C

Murrumbidgee Health
03.2013 - 06.2015

Registered Nurse

Albury Wodonga Health
01.2013 - 03.2014

Senior Buyer/Purchasing Officer

Drivetrain Systems International
01.1997 - 01.2009

Immunisation for Health Practitioners Certificate -

Australian College of Nursing

Post Graduate Certificate in Oncology Nursing -

University of Tasmania

Bachelor of Nursing -

Charles Sturt University

Additional Education -

Corryong High School

Certificate IV in Human Resources -

Certificate in Medical Terminology -

Certificate III in Finance (Accounts Clerical) -

Certificate in Manufacturing and Engineering -

Christine Williams