Claire Dalgleish
Currimundi,QLD
Summary
Hardworking and reliable Registered Nurse with 12 years experience in Operating theatres. Offering Anesthetic as well as Instrument and Circulating nurse skills. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance patient outcomes. Seeking casual employment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Kawana Private Hospital
, Queensland
2019.01 - Current
- Predominantly employed as an instrument and circulating nurse specializing in Plastic and Dental surgery while also helping fill anesthetic shifts as needed.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital
, Queensland
2019.01 - 2021
- Working as an anesthetic nurse for all lists except cardiac.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Caloundra Private Day Hospital (Ramsay Health)
, Queensland
2018.01 - 2019.01
- Continued to work as an anesthetic and recovery (PACU) nurse in Queensland
- Also worked in admissions and assisting the surgeon with endoscopic procedures.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Box Hill Hospital
, Victoria
2015.01 - 2018.01
- Continued to work as an anesthetic and recovery (PACU) nurse in the public sector
- Started my training as an instrument and circulating nurse. Specialized in obstetrics and gynecology surgery with exposure to laparoscopic/general surgery, urology and bariatric procedures
- The department had 10 theatres, surgical admissions, endoscopy, a large day procedures unit, vascular lab and cardiac catheter lab, all of which I was able to work in
- There was also a large emergency department and ICU from which we would receive acute/trauma patients.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Knox Private Hospital
, Victoria
2013.01 - 2015.01
- Completed my Graduate year specializing in the operating theatres in 2013 and continued to work as an anesthetic and recovery (PACU) nurse
- The department had 10 theatres with a range of procedures including neurology, vascular, obstetrics, general, plastics, orthopedics, urology, pediatrics, cardiac and bariatric surgery.
PCA/AIN
Aged Care facility & Nursing Agency
2009.01 - 2012.01
- Provided me with solid foundations in patient centered care as well as unique awareness of family and community factors that contribute to overall wellness.
Education
Master of Nursing Practice -
Deakin University
01.2017
Bachelor of Nursing -
RMIT University
01.2012
Certificate III in aged care and home and community care -
Employ Ease
01.2009
VCE -
Wantirna Secondary College
01.2006
Skills
- Excellent patient advocate
- Efficiently organizes time and workload
- Compassion, care, integrity and empathy for my patients, families and coworkers
- Familiar with both paper and electronic documentation
- Assertive and self-driven
- Experience to manage stress and maintain performance under pressure while remaining calm and positive
- Critical thinker, attentive and resourceful member of the team
- Constant reflection on best practice and patient centered outcomes
- Multitasking with clear communication and responsible delegation
- Ability to adhere to procedures and protocols across a variety of health sectors
- Teamwork and Collaboration skills
- Basic Life Support trained
Certification
- Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a registered nurse RN1
- Registered member of nurses union
- Hold a full Australian driver’s license
References
Please contact me for references
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Kawana Private Hospital
2019.01 - Current
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital
2019.01 - 2021
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Caloundra Private Day Hospital (Ramsay Health)
2018.01 - 2019.01
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Box Hill Hospital
2015.01 - 2018.01
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Knox Private Hospital
2013.01 - 2015.01
PCA/AIN
Aged Care facility & Nursing Agency
2009.01 - 2012.01
Master of Nursing Practice -
Deakin University
Bachelor of Nursing -
RMIT University
Certificate III in aged care and home and community care -
Employ Ease
VCE -
Wantirna Secondary College
- Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a registered nurse RN1
- Registered member of nurses union
- Hold a full Australian driver’s license
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