Claire Munch
Alabny,WA
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Nurse Manager with extensive experience, excelling in interdisciplinary collaboration and patient advocacy. Proven track record in staff development and budget management, enhancing clinical quality and optimizing patient care. Adept at strategic planning and effective communication, leading teams to achieve high standards in healthcare delivery.
Dedicated and knowledgeable Registered Nurse offering many years of hands-on patient care experience, as well as solid record of accomplishment in management roles. Broad-based history includes medical-surgical, ICU,ED and Aged Care work. Focused on delivering high-quality services to support patients dealing with issues. Positive and upbeat with good listening skills and compassionate nature. Skilled at building patient trust, organizing supplies, and managing crisis situations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Manager
WACHS
Albany Health Campus I Surgical Ward, WA
02.2023 - Current
- Facilitated interdisciplinary collaboration among physicians, nurses, therapists, pharmacists.
- Evaluated performance of staff nurses, contributing to professional development.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by conducting audits on a regular basis.
- Conducted regular meetings with the nursing team to discuss new initiatives or changes in practice guidelines.
- Completed comprehensive physical evaluations to prioritize treatments and make effective nursing assignments.
- Provided guidance and support to nursing staff members.
- Collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services.
- Assisted in budgeting process for clinical departments while maintaining cost effectiveness.
- Reviewed incident reports related to clinical operations and implemented corrective action plans when necessary.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Collaborated with management teams in order to implement and evaluate programs and services.
- Provided strong leadership and guidance to nurses.
- Delegated clinical and managerial responsibilities to staff.
Clinical Nurse Manager
WACHS
Gnowangerup Health Service, WA
11.2020 - 02.2023
- Responsible for the effective and efficient operational management of Gnowangerup Hospital including care, assessment, planning, case management and delivery of health care to complex clients
- Also provides a specialist clinical consultant and educational service to clients, carers and primary health care providers
- Provided strong leadership and guidance to nurses, students, clerical and support staff
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services
- Assessed and evaluated performance of staff and built educational initiatives to enhance competency of teams and individual professionals at clinical and operational levels
- Delegated clinical and managerial responsibilities to staff
- Maintained quality care systems, and NSQHS standards
- Handled probationary and annual performance evaluations for all staff
- Collaborated with management teams in order to implement and evaluate programs and services
- Pursued opportunities and leveraged expertise to optimize patient care, improve outcomes and optimize performance of nursing team members
CN and ACNM - ED/ACUTE/AGED CARE
WACHS
Wheatbelt, WA
11.2018 - 11.2020
- Collaborated with physicians and staff in other disciplines
- Carried out comprehensive care focused on patient needs and meeting care goals
- Followed up on diagnostic tests to verify completion and obtain results for treatment planning
- Triaged patients' issues based on stated symptoms, basic assessments and documented vitals
- Assessed healthcare needs of patients by conducting health evaluations
- Analysed, collected and recorded patient health data
- Performed examinations on patients and asked thorough questions to best determine medical conditions and illnesses
- Maintained patient records and verified patient privacy and clinical compliance to minimize data breaches
- Coordinated services between multiple departments to keep procedures and testing on track
- Used dynamic communication, effective leadership to liaise between management, clinical staff and community
- Created comprehensive medical histories to facility continuity of care
- Supervised team of 38 nurses in delivery of care
- Consulted with healthcare clients on nursing procedures and policies, implementing changes for improvement
- Made strategic decisions to better allocate resources
- Researched and implemented quality improvements, enabling more thorough patient screenings
- Resolved staffing issues by recruiting and hiring top-level talent
CN and ACNM - ICU/CCU/INFECTION PREVENTION COORDINATOR
Healthscope
Sydney, NSW
04.2008 - 11.2012
RN - ICU, CCU
St John Of God
Perth, WA
04.2004 - 03.2008
RN - ACUTE MEDICAL/SURGICAL
WACHS
Kimberly, WA
01.2003 - 03.2004
RN - ACUTE MEDICAL/SURGICAL NURSING
NSW health
Sydney, NSW
06.2000 - 12.2002
RN
NHS
Aberdeen, Scotland
09.1998 - 12.1999
Education
Graduate Certificate - Healthcare And Leadership
University of Notre Dame Australia
Perth, WA12-2022
Graduate Certificate - Infection Prevention
Australian College of Infection Prevention
Australia09-2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen, Scotland09-1998
Skills
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Budget management
- Patient advocacy
- Team leadership
- Staff development
- Patient assessment
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Strategic planning
- Evidence-based practice
- Clinical leadership
- Nursing assignment
- Care coordination
- Clinical quality improvement
- Geriatric care
- Infection control
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Manager
WACHS
02.2023 - Current
Clinical Nurse Manager
WACHS
11.2020 - 02.2023
CN and ACNM - ED/ACUTE/AGED CARE
WACHS
11.2018 - 11.2020
CN and ACNM - ICU/CCU/INFECTION PREVENTION COORDINATOR
Healthscope
04.2008 - 11.2012
RN - ICU, CCU
St John Of God
04.2004 - 03.2008
RN - ACUTE MEDICAL/SURGICAL
WACHS
01.2003 - 03.2004
RN - ACUTE MEDICAL/SURGICAL NURSING
NSW health
06.2000 - 12.2002
RN
NHS
09.1998 - 12.1999
Graduate Certificate - Healthcare And Leadership
University of Notre Dame Australia
Graduate Certificate - Infection Prevention
Australian College of Infection Prevention
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Robert Gordon University
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